Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Paddlesworth
Expert air source heat pumps for Paddlesworth: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
Air source heat pumps in Paddlesworth, done properly
A £2,500 grant is available for some air-to-air heat pumps, with conditions. It has to replace the fossil-fuel heating, cover the whole heating demand, be fitted by an MCS certified installer and be in a home; adding it alongside a boiler does not qualify. Common call-outs are for moving away from fossil-fuel heating and replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump, across air-to-air heat pumps, underfloor heating and radiator systems.
In a place like Paddlesworth, some homes are listed, because permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, so we check consent first.
The records are your system’s health record: a dated account of the work and the readings we took. If anything goes wrong later, it helps the next engineer and the manufacturer, so keep it safe.
- Where
- Paddlesworth (ME6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Costs
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Certified
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Pricing
- A fixed price before work begins
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Homes in Paddlesworth and heat pumps
Census 2021 figures found about 36% of households in terraced houses. In a terrace, the outdoor unit position and the MCS noise check need particular care.
Older homes near St Benedict's Church may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed. Starkey Castle, roughly 2.8 miles north-east, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings.
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Paddlesworth or further out, we cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Bromley, about 18 miles from Paddlesworth.
The closest recent job we can point to from Paddlesworth was on Station Road, Orpington (BR6), about 14 miles west: installing three Daikin cassette units in the main office area and a wall-mounted unit in the client meeting room.
Our working area takes in ME6, every street of it. Close to Paddlesworth, our area also takes in Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks (11 miles west).
Around Paddlesworth
Typical jobs here are in properties near The Holmesdale School and Leybourne Lakes Country Park, among other places. Paddlesworth’s nearest station is Snodland station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). Open spaces near Paddlesworth include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Nearby places to Paddlesworth
What else we do in Paddlesworth
What we do, step by step
The first job on site is protection: sheets over the floor and any furniture nearby and nothing is moved without asking you. After that, anything electrical is made safe and we start. It takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker, and we tidy up before we leave. For a village like Paddlesworth, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- 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.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
Before we arrive
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Let us know where we can park and unload
Ask for a quote
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Tell us the address and what you need, and simple jobs can often be priced without a visit.
Advice
FAQs for Paddlesworth
Can I fit a heat pump in Paddlesworth without planning permission?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. The Paddlesworth, Snodland Conservation Area is close to the centre of Paddlesworth. 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 Tonbridge and Malling council, which is typically the planning authority for Paddlesworth.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Paddlesworth?
Paddlesworth is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. The grant is £7,500 for an air source (air-to-water) heat pump and £2,500 for an air-to-air system that replaces the existing fossil-fuel heating. The installer applies, and we are MCS certified.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Every job is looked at first, either on a site survey or from pictures and details for simple jobs. Then you get a fixed-price quote.
Do you work on systems someone else installed?
Yes. We start with a proper look and tell you honestly what we find, including anything about the original installation that needs putting right. Any work is priced before it goes ahead.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes. You get a written record of each visit, and any work on the refrigerant circuit goes in the F-Gas records. File them with the system’s paperwork.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used and we’ll propose a schedule and quote for it. Leak checks required by the F-gas rules can be built in for larger systems.
How soon will you get back to me?
We reply to enquiries the same working day. If it’s an emergency, ring the 24/7 line instead.
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- The brand, model and parts involved
- How many units are involved
- The electrical supply and whether a new circuit is needed
Homes, offices, shops and public buildings are all priced the same way: what’s needed, how we reach it, the parts and the labour. Call for a fixed-price quote and we’ll explain each part.
Before you get in touch
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- A short video of any fault, such as a noise or a flashing light
- The outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits or would go
- Your consumer unit or fuse board
Need a price for air source heat pumps? Please ring us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and tell us about the job. We’ll talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.
Why act early in Paddlesworth
A sudden boiler failure rarely leaves room to plan a heat pump properly. Surveying and designing in advance means the system is sized right and any grant is applied for before you need the heat. Dealing with it now is normally simpler than a breakdown later.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we look at the job first, from pictures or on a survey, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why book with us
- F-Gas certified company
- MCS certified for heat pumps
- Listed on Checkatrade
- Enquiries answered the same working day
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is straightforward, and it helps at the next service:
- Book a yearly service
- Let the heat pump run steadily, as set up at handover
- Ask about the grant before you commit
Where we applied for a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, we keep you informed through the process since the grant goes through the installer.
Have the system serviced regularly. Your manufacturer’s warranty terms may say something about servicing.
From one of our customers
“Excellent service from start to finish. Two wall-mounted units installed in our home. Clean, tidy work: they protected all the floors and left no mess. The systems work brilliantly. Would highly recommend.”
Sarah M., East Grinstead