Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Pittswood, Kent
Our engineers work in Pittswood on MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- No space for a hot water cylinder
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Pittswood
Can I fit a heat pump in Pittswood without planning permission?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Historic England lists about 11 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Pittswood. A heat pump on a house can be permitted development if it meets the conditions, including the MCS noise check, but not within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit cannot face a road. Where necessary, we check with the planning department at Tonbridge and Malling council, normally the authority for Pittswood.
Do you cover smaller places like Pittswood?
Yes. Pittswood is within the area we cover across London and the South East. We are based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us across London and the South East. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
Who is responsible for leak checks?
Whoever operates the equipment, together with the technicians who service it. Systems below 5 tCO2e fall outside the set leak check intervals, while larger ones need checks at least every 12 months, or every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We can tell you which band your system falls into.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
For some brands, yes. Read the manufacturer’s terms, or send us the make and model and we will explain them, and book the service at the interval they recommend.
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. Send us the make and model, and any records you have.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
For air-to-water, it’s £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before any Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. Air-to-air prices are set after a survey, and we confirm the VAT on the quote.
Air source heat pumps in Pittswood, done properly
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers a £7,500 grant towards an eligible air-to-water installation, and as the installer we apply for it on your behalf. Not every home qualifies, so we check eligibility before you commit. Typical jobs include moving away from fossil-fuel heating and comparing heat pump types, on radiator systems, air-to-air heat pumps and air-to-water heat pumps.
In a place like Pittswood, some homes are listed, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
Looking after a system is mostly common sense: keep the outdoor unit clear, follow the manufacturer’s guidance on cleaning and book a service at the interval they recommend. It also keeps you on the right side of any warranty terms that ask for servicing.
- Location
- Pittswood (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Replies
- On the working day you ask
- Price
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What a heat pump looks like in Pittswood
About 75% of homes across Pittswood and its surrounding area date from 1945 to 1972, according to VOA council tax data, and the last census (2021) found about 86% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Whether the walls and loft have been insulated makes a real difference to the heat pump size for homes of that period. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Old Soar Manor lies about 2.6 miles north. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions. Older homes near St Mary's Church may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Pittswood is about 2 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover Pittswood for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of Kent. Our list for Kent has 922 entries and Pittswood is among them. For properties nearby, see our East Grinstead page (16 miles or so).
The closest recent job we can point to from Pittswood was on Beacon Road, Crowborough (TN6), about 14 miles south-west: installing a Mitsubishi Electric multi-split system serving four bedrooms and a large home office.
All of TN11 is within our area. From High House Lane and Ashes Lane to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Close to Pittswood, our area also takes in Parker's Green (1 mile south), Hadlow (1 mile east), Golden Green (2 miles south-east), Dunk's Green (2 miles north) and Roughway (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south) and Gravesend (14 miles north).
What’s near Pittswood
Typical jobs here are in properties near Hadlow Primary School and Three Squirrels pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Tonbridge station, roughly 3 miles south-west. A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Pittswood includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Rented and managed buildings
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit is written up, with F-Gas records wherever refrigerant work is involved, so you can show what was done and when.
Bigger systems bring extra duties: systems with an effective rated output over 12 kW need a TM44 inspection by an accredited energy assessor at least every 5 years. We arrange the inspection, get the system ready and put right anything it picks up.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same order: agree the plan on site, put the dust sheets down, do the work, check the system and explain it all to you. The visit itself takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. We agree a date with you and plan the visit to Pittswood so we arrive with what’s needed.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you’re hoping for.
- We survey the home room by room for heat loss, and check the emitters, hot water and outdoor unit position.
- A fixed-price quote follows, setting out the system, any grant that applies and the VAT.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Keep pets out of the rooms we’re working in
- Move furniture away from the wall where we’ll be working
Ask for a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs; others need a visit first. Bigger systems, commercial sites and awkward pipe routes are normally surveyed on site. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work is booked.
Related advice
How the job changes from property to property
Air-to-water heat pumps
An air-to-water heat pump heats water for your radiators or underfloor heating and your hot water cylinder. It replaces the boiler as the main heat source and we install it to MCS standards.
Outdoor unit position and planning
The outdoor unit needs a position with good airflow, a solid base and a sensible pipe route. Noise is part of the MCS 020(a) check, so we consider nearby homes too.
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
Our prices page gives typical ranges, and your quote is built on your job. The quote depends on:
- What electrical work the job needs
- The distance and route between the indoor and outdoor units
- Which make and model is being fitted or worked on
Homes, offices, shops and public buildings are all priced the same way: what’s needed, how we reach it, the parts and the labour. Ask for a fixed-price quote and we’ll explain each part.
What we need to know
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Where the property is and what kind of building it is
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
Want a quote for air source heat pumps? Please phone 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier with a few details about the property. We’ll talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.
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A customer’s words
“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