Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Pollhill, Kent
Air source heat pumps in Pollhill from an F-Gas certified company, with the manufacturer’s warranty terms explained on your quote. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
- A boiler that is getting old
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
What happens if it’s left?
A sudden boiler failure rarely leaves room to plan a heat pump properly. Planning ahead gives time for the heat loss survey, the design and the grant application while the old heating still works. Booking before summer means the work in Pollhill is done before the hot weather.
What you pay depends on the type of system and how many units are involved, the access and what the work involves. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Why people in Pollhill choose us
- A 24/7 emergency line
- Covering London and the South East
- NICEIC approved electrical contractors
- A fixed price before any work starts
Take a look at how installs are priced or how to check a contractor.
About our air source heat pumps in Pollhill
Hot water from an air-to-water system is stored in a cylinder. Homes with a combi boiler may not have a cylinder, so finding space for one is part of the survey. With air-to-air, hot water has to come from something else. The work covers underfloor heating, air-to-air heat pumps and air-to-water heat pumps, and common reasons people get in touch are questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and checking emitters for a heat pump.
Homes around Pollhill normally have room outside for a heat pump, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
If a fault appears while the equipment is under the manufacturer’s warranty, tell us the make, model and installation date. We will explain how the manufacturer’s terms are likely to apply before anything chargeable is done.
- Place
- Pollhill (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Replies
- Same working day
- Quotes
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Pollhill
Some people want to move away from burning fossil fuels at home. A heat pump runs on electricity and takes heat from the outside air, which is why it fits that aim.
The things we are asked about most include:
- Comparing heat pump types
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 1.6 miles north-west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Before booking anyone
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
- Whether testing, commissioning and paperwork are included
- What records you get at the end
Questions from Pollhill
Will you come out to Pollhill?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. A few pictures and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Pollhill?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. Historic England lists about 21 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Pollhill. 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 planning department at Maidstone council, typically the authority for Pollhill.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
The refrigerant side has to be done by a qualified engineer working for an F-Gas certified company. That is a legal requirement, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We are happy to quote for the full job, supply to commissioning.
What’s the price of a heat pump installation?
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before the grant. Eligible homes in England and Wales can get £7,500 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, and we confirm eligibility before you commit.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
The work 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 confirm the timing after the survey, so call 07833 053749 or use the quote form to arrange one.
How quickly will you reply?
We reply to enquiries the same working day. For a breakdown that cannot wait, call our 24/7 emergency line.
Do you work on all makes?
The main ones, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. For new systems, we recommend a brand and model to suit the job and explain why.
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System by system
Outdoor unit position and planning
Under permitted development, the outdoor unit must be 1.5 m³ or less and must meet MCS 020(a) and not be used solely for cooling. It can’t be within the curtilage of a listed building.
Radiators and underfloor heating
At lower water temperatures, radiators give out less heat so we check them against each room’s heat loss.
Heat pumps in Pollhill: local notes
About 32% of homes in Pollhill and the neighbourhoods around it have been built since 2000, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and about 71% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
For a home near Harrietsham station, the survey looks at whether an air-to-water or air-to-air heat pump suits better.
Pollhill is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME17, we can help with air source heat pumps. Count every place we list in Kent and you reach 922, with Pollhill on the list. Bromley, roughly 30 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Our engineers cover all of ME17 for air source heat pumps and the streets around it. That includes properties on Horwood Way, Shrubwood Close and Parkfield Close and the roads around them. We also cover Harrietsham (1 mile east), Chegworth (1 mile north-west), Marley (1 mile east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile south) and Broomfield (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Pollhill
Typical jobs here are in properties near The Lenham School, Kiln Wood and The Roebuck Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harrietsham station, about 0.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (1.5 miles west).
What happens on the day
We book the visit for a day and time that suit you, and we keep you posted if anything changes. On arrival, the engineer compares the job with the survey, your photos or the details you gave us. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, it takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Photos of the room and the outside of the property help us plan a visit to Pollhill.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you’re hoping for.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you are eligible for and the VAT explained.
- Fitting day: the outdoor unit is placed, the indoor side connected and the controls set up.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
Get a fixed-price quote
To help us quote: the address and the type of property, a few pictures, the brand and model of anything already fitted and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Once you have those, phone us on 07833 053749 or email us.
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From one of our customers
“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”
James T., Crawley, office manager