Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Oldbury, Kent
Heat pump installation, in Oldbury and nearby. Call for a fixed-price quote; we reply the same working day.
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Oldbury
For an air-to-water heat pump, the price is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme can provide £7,500 towards an eligible air-to-water system in England and Wales, and as the installer we apply for it on your behalf. Eligibility depends on the property, so we confirm it before anything is agreed. Typical jobs include radiators that may be too small for a heat pump and deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home, across air-to-air heat pumps, radiator systems and hot water cylinders.
Homes around Oldbury usually have room outside for a heat pump, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Warranty on the equipment is the manufacturer’s own, on the manufacturer’s terms, and we set them out on your quote. Each brand sets its own conditions, so we go through them with you rather than leave you to find the small print.
- Location
- Oldbury (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Pricing
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Response
- Same working day
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Oldbury questions
Is Oldbury within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. A few photos and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Oldbury?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. The centre of Oldbury is in the Oldbury Conservation Area. Heat pumps on houses are often permitted development, but listed buildings need consent and conservation areas restrict outdoor units facing a road. Where it’s needed, we check with the local planning authority (for Oldbury, usually Tonbridge and Malling council).
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. We work on systems fitted by other installers as well as our own from all the leading brands. Tell us the make and model and send any paperwork you have.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
A typical installation takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. The programme is planned to keep time without heating short, and we explain it in advance.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We offer maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system and the manufacturer’s terms need. Each visit is recorded and F-Gas records kept where they apply.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for problems that cannot wait for a planned visit. Call 07833 053749 and tell us what’s happened.
When will I hear back?
We reply to enquiries the same working day. If it’s an emergency, ring the 24/7 line instead.
Nearby places to Oldbury
What else we do in Oldbury
Air source heat pumps around Oldbury
About 73% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Historic houses such as Ightham Mote, about 1.9 miles south, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in. If your home is one of the older properties near Church of St Peter, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Oldbury is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Oldbury for air source heat pumps and across the rest of Kent. 922 places in Kent are on our list, large and small. Bromley, roughly 14 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Not far from Oldbury, a recent job of ours was on Station Road, Orpington (BR6), about 10 miles north-west: installing three Daikin cassette units in the main office area and a wall-mounted unit in the client meeting room.
Our engineers cover all of the TN15 postcode area for air source heat pumps and the roads nearby. From Oldbury Lane, Spring Lane and Sevenoaks Road to the smaller roads in between, nowhere is left out. Close to Oldbury, our area also takes in Ightham (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (1 mile west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east) and Stone Street (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west) and Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Oldbury
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Old House, Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and Wrotham School. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles east) and Ightham Court (0.8 miles north-east).
What affects the quote in Oldbury
The price is fixed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Access, including height, roofs and ladders
- One-off work versus a regular service cycle
- The electrical supply and whether a new circuit is needed
Height, access and the distance between the indoor and outdoor units can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before we start.
Before you get in touch
Good photos often save a visit. The most useful are:
- The address and the type of property
- The fuse board and where it is in the property
- Any previous service or F-Gas records
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your pictures and details. Then you get a fixed price before any work starts.
What air source heat pumps cannot fix
We won’t sell you work that does not address the problem, so here are the limits:
- A grant for a home that does not meet the scheme rules
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and we’ll tell you honestly.
Parts of the system we cover
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Radiator systems
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
What happens on the day
Think of the visit in three stages: look, put right and sign off. First comes a careful look at the system or the space, then the work itself, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. Most of the time goes on the middle part, which takes anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes. We agree a date with you and plan the visit to Oldbury so we arrive with what’s needed.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
How to prepare
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
Get a fixed-price quote
For air source heat pumps in Oldbury, ring us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, plus some pictures if they’re to hand. We reply the same working day.
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Keeping the system healthy
How well a system lasts depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Keep the MCS certificate with the manufacturer’s paperwork
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
The warranty on the heat pump is the manufacturer’s, on its own terms. We explain the terms for your brand, including any servicing conditions.
Do not cover radiators with furniture or heavy curtains, as the system relies on them giving out heat.
A customer’s words
“Very professional from the initial survey through to installation. The engineer explained everything clearly and the quote was exactly what we paid. Would not hesitate to recommend AirCon Doctor.”
David W., Haywards Heath