Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Radfield
Air source heat pumps, for Radfield and the surrounding area. Call for a fixed-price quote; we reply the same working day.
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
About our air source heat pumps in Radfield
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, so an add-on next to a boiler is not eligible. If the problem is deciding on the outdoor unit position and questions about listed buildings or conservation areas, we can sort it out.
Older and listed homes in villages like Radfield need extra care, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so we check consent first.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. 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.
- Place
- Radfield (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Enquiries
- We reply the same working day
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quote
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Each visit runs to the same pattern: agree the plan on site, put the dust sheets down, do the work, test what we’ve done 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. If a lane or gateway near Radfield is tight for a van, let us know and we’ll plan for it.
- We talk through your home, your current heating and what you want from a heat pump.
- On the visit we calculate what every room loses on a cold day, then check the radiators, room for a cylinder and outdoor unit options.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you are eligible for and the VAT explained.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- Commissioning, MCS certification and a handover of the controls finish the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
How to get a quote
For air source heat pumps in Radfield, phone us on 07833 053749. Let us know the type of property and what you need, plus some pictures if they’re to hand. We reply the same working day.
Advice
When it’s something else
Not every problem is solved by air source heat pumps, and we’d rather say so up front. It does not solve:
- Improving the building’s insulation
- Gas boiler work, such as disconnecting the old boiler, which needs a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Planning approval where permitted development does not apply
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.
Parts of the system we cover
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
Also near Radfield
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Radfield questions
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Radfield?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. Historic England lists about 8 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Radfield. On a house, an air source heat pump can often go ahead under permitted development, with an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 cubic metres and an installation that meets MCS 020(a), which includes a noise check. Those rights do not reach the grounds of a listed building, and conservation areas rule out walls or roofs facing a road. If that might affect you, we ask the planning department at Swale council, typically the authority for Radfield.
Will you come out to Radfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We’re based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
What’s the difference between air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps?
Air-to-water suits homes with radiators and a cylinder; air-to-air suits rooms that need heating and cooling. The survey helps decide. We install both types.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
An installation takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. The survey lets us set a firm programme, and you can phone us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form to book it.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
The manufacturer provides it, on its own terms. Some terms depend on regular servicing by a qualified engineer, so keep your service records.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes. Each visit is written up, and any work on the refrigerant circuit goes in the F-Gas records. Keep them with the manual and the warranty documents.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. From one rented home to commercial buildings, we work the same way: a look first, a fixed-price quote and written records.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Bigger systems bring extra duties: a TM44 inspection by an accredited energy assessor is required at least every 5 years for systems over 12 kW. We arrange the inspection, get the system ready and put right anything it picks up.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and public buildings book us too across Kent. Work can be phased by floor, zone or building around the people who use them.
Keeping the system healthy
Aftercare is straightforward, and it helps at the next service:
- Book a yearly service
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
- Ask about the grant before you commit
If anything doesn’t seem right after installation, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll talk it through. Annual servicing helps keep the system working well.
Leave space around the outdoor unit. Airflow is what it runs on so keep it unobstructed.
Homes in Radfield and heat pumps
The coast is only about 3 miles from Radfield. Salt air is hard on outdoor units, so a heat pump near the sea needs a sensible position and regular checks, and some models offer corrosion protection for coastal sites. The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures put about 35% of homes in and around Radfield before 1919, and about 69% 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. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
With Belmont House and Gardens about 4.9 miles south-east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump. If you live near Teynham station, the survey compares air-to-water and air-to-air for your home before anything is quoted.
Radfield is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From the centre of Radfield to the outskirts, we cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. In Kent alone we list 922 places and Radfield is among them. You can also see our page for Bromley, roughly 34 miles from Radfield.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. Places around Radfield that are also on our list: Bogle (1 mile south-east), Tonge Corner (1 mile north), Rodmersham (1 mile south-west), Lynsted (1 mile south) and Bapchild (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Radfield
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Sittingbourne Community College and Fox pub, among other places. The closest station to Radfield is Teynham station, roughly 0.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (2 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.9 miles west).
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