Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Perrywood
Looking for air source heat pumps in Perrywood? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, then sign it off with written records.
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
What happens on the day
Testing is the last part of the visit wherever the system can be switched on. Then we explain what was done and answer your questions, and anything that needs attention later is pointed out. The visit takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Pictures of the space and where the outdoor unit could go let us plan the work in Perrywood.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
How to prepare
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
Get a fixed-price quote
VAT is set out clearly on every quote, and the rate that applies to your job is stated. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. To get one, call us on 07833 053749.
Advice
Air source heat pumps in Perrywood, done properly
Installing an air source heat pump in a home is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027, then 5%. That follows HMRC Notice 708/6, and it does not apply to businesses. For air-to-air systems, we confirm the VAT on your quote. Please treat this as general information rather than tax advice. The work covers underfloor heating, air-to-air heat pumps and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, and the jobs we see most are replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump and questions about listed buildings or conservation areas.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Perrywood, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company and NICEIC approved for electrical work, with MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership. Refrigerant work is done by engineers who hold the F-gas qualifications the law requires.
- Where
- Perrywood (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps in Perrywood: the local picture
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures put about 39% of homes in and around Perrywood before 1919, and about 74% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Older homes can lose heat faster, so a room-by-room heat loss calculation, and sometimes insulation or larger radiators, comes before sizing a heat pump. Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Older homes near Church of St Mary may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Perrywood is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Our engineers cover Perrywood for air source heat pumps and across the rest of Kent. Our list for Kent has 922 entries and Perrywood is among them. There’s also a page for Bromley, roughly 40 miles from Perrywood.
All of ME13 is within our area, from busy streets to back roads. Close by, we work in Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (1 mile north-west), Shottenden (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Gushmere (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west) and Whitstable (8 miles north-east).
Around Perrywood
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The White Lion Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Selling station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.1 miles south-east).
After we’ve gone
Systems last better with the right care. We suggest:
- Check what your manufacturer’s warranty asks of you
- Use the settings explained at handover
- Ask about the grant before you commit
In cold, damp weather the outdoor unit runs a defrost cycle from time to time. It may give off steam or sound different for a few minutes, and that is normal.
Keep radiators and indoor units unobstructed, as the system relies on them giving out heat.
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Honest limits
Air source heat pumps can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It does not solve:
- Planning approval where permitted development doesn’t apply
- Tax advice on your own circumstances
- Improving the building’s insulation
If you are not sure, just call 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-air heat pumps
When to call us in Perrywood
Many people look at heat pumps when an oil, LPG or gas boiler is getting old. Planning the change before the boiler fails gives you time to survey, design and apply for any grant instead of making a rushed decision when the heating stops.
Customers typically contact us when they notice one of these:
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Belmont House and Gardens lies about 3.4 miles west. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions.
Before you book anyone
- Whether testing, commissioning and paperwork are included
- Whether you get F-Gas records where refrigerant is involved
- How extra work would be agreed if they find something unexpected
Questions from Perrywood
Is the heat pump grant available in Perrywood?
Perrywood 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. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Is a heat pump in Perrywood permitted development?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Historic England lists about 17 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Perrywood. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with Swale council, which is usually the planning authority for Perrywood first.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
The operator of the equipment, working with qualified engineers. Larger systems need regular checks: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We’ll work out which band applies to yours.
Will you make a mess?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and the area is kept tidy throughout. At the end, we clear up and show you what we have done.
Which type of heat pump is right for my home?
It depends on your home, your heating and whether you want cooling. Air-to-water can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions. We explain the options after the survey.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
The refrigerant side has to be done by a qualified engineer working for an F-Gas certified company. That’s a legal requirement, and it also matters for the manufacturer’s warranty. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
It varies from room to room. We check them all during the survey, so the quote covers any changes.
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