Kent · Heat pump installation
Platt air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps, for Platt and the surrounding area. Ask us for a fixed-price quote; we reply the same working day.
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Platt
An air-to-water heat pump heats water to a lower temperature than a typical boiler, so radiators may need to be larger to give out the same heat. The survey shows which rooms are fine and which need changes and anything that needs changing is in the quote. If the problem is working out whether radiators need upsizing and deciding on the outdoor unit position, we can sort it out.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Platt, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Each manufacturer sets its own warranty period. Daikin, for instance, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Where
- Platt (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Pricing
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
To keep the system working properly:
- Seal draughts where you can
- Read the manufacturer’s warranty terms for your brand
- Keep radiators clear
Equipment warranties come from the manufacturer. We explain the terms for your brand, including any servicing conditions.
Keep radiators and indoor units unobstructed so the heat can get into the room.
Platt: your questions answered
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Platt?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Platt, if they qualify. It gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water or ground source heat pump, or £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump that replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the whole home’s heating need. The installer applies, and we are MCS certified.
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Platt?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. There’s a conservation area, the Platt Conservation Area, close to central Platt. 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 Tonbridge and Malling council, which is normally the planning authority for Platt first.
How much time does a heat pump install need?
As a guide, it 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 plan the work so you are without heating for as little time as possible and agreed before we start.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. Photos often do the job for simple work, while bigger systems and repairs that need testing get a visit.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
The heat loss survey answers that, room by room. Where a radiator is already large enough, it stays and any changes are in the quote.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
That depends on the brand. Where servicing is a condition, a missed service could give the manufacturer grounds to refuse a claim and we will tell you what your brand asks for.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. From one rented home to commercial buildings, we work the same way: a look first, a fixed-price quote and written records.
Homes in Platt and heat pumps
Census 2021 figures found about 73% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Homeowners near Borough Green & Wrotham station often ask whether a heat pump can take over from the boiler, and the heat loss survey answers that.
Platt is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Homes and businesses alike in Platt, we can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day and our emergency line runs 24/7. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Platt among them. The nearest of our city pages is Bromley, around 16 miles from Platt.
Not far from Platt, a recent job of ours was on Station Road, Orpington (BR6), about 12 miles north-west: installing three Daikin cassette units in the main office area and a wall-mounted unit in the client meeting room.
From St Mary's Close, Grange Road and Platt Common to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Jobs in TN15 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Platt, we cover Comp (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile west), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east) and Basted (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles west) and Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south).
Near you in Platt
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Wrotham School, The Blue Anchor pub and Wrotham School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 0.9 miles west. A little further out are Ightham Court (1.8 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (within half a mile south-east).
When to call us in Platt
People also ask about air-to-air heat pumps because they heat and cool. They warm rooms directly through indoor units and switch to cooling in warm weather. The grant only applies in some cases, so we check first.
Common reasons people call us include:
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Old Soar Manor lies about 1.9 miles south. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions.
Comparing quotes
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
- Whether the company is F-Gas certified, and whether you can check it
- Whether the manufacturer’s warranty depends on regular servicing
Honest limits
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Promising eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Planning decisions, which rest with the council
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
If in doubt, ring us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Underfloor heating
Nearby places to Platt
Also in Platt
What happens on the day
Each visit follows the same order: agree the plan on site, protect the area, carry out the job, check the system and explain it all to you. The visit itself takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Rural lanes and tight entrances are worth mentioning before a visit to Platt.
- We talk through your home, your current heating and what you want from a heat pump.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- A fixed-price quote follows, setting out the system, any grant that applies and the VAT.
- Installation covers the outdoor unit, the indoor connections and the controls.
- Commissioning, MCS certification and a handover of the controls finish the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Clear access to the fuse board
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
Getting a price
Some jobs can be priced from photos, while others need a survey. Bigger systems, commercial sites and awkward pipe routes are normally surveyed on site. Either way, the quote is fixed before anything goes ahead.
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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