Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Rodmersham
Expert air source heat pumps for Rodmersham: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- No space for a hot water cylinder
What affects the quote in Rodmersham
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Whether we need access equipment for high-level work
- Whether it’s a simple split or a larger system
- Which make and model is being fitted or worked on
Several rooms, units or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every unit or room you need covered and we’ll price it together.
What to send for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- Your consumer unit or fuse board
- A short video of any fault, such as a noise or a flashing light
- Your installation or service records
To help us quote: the address and the type of property, a few photos, the brand and model of anything already fitted and any symptoms, from error codes to drips. Then phone 07833 053749.
About our air source heat pumps in Rodmersham
An air-to-water heat pump heats water to a lower temperature than a typical boiler which means some radiators may need upsizing. The survey shows which rooms are fine and which need changes and anything that needs changing is in the quote. Typical jobs include finding a place for the outdoor unit and radiators that may be too small for a heat pump, on radiator systems, underfloor heating and air-to-water heat pumps.
In a place like Rodmersham, some homes are listed, 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
- Rodmersham (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Quotes
- Fixed, in writing
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Response
- We reply the same working day
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
System by system
Air-to-water heat pumps
The price for air-to-water is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. A £7,500 grant may be available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme for eligible homes, and we apply for it as the installer.
VAT on heat pumps
Installing an air source heat pump in a home is zero-rated until 31 March 2027, then 5% following HMRC’s rules on energy-saving materials. Businesses pay the standard rate.
FAQs for Rodmersham
Is Rodmersham within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. We’re based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Rodmersham?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Rodmersham, if they qualify. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. You don’t apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
What’s the price of a heat pump installation?
£8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) for air-to-water, before the grant. Your price depends on the survey, the emitters and the hot water, and you get a fixed-price quote.
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
For some brands, yes. Send us the make and model and we will tell you what the manufacturer expects, and book the service at the interval they recommend.
How does the warranty work?
Warranty is the manufacturer’s own, on its terms. Terms differ by brand, and we set them out on your quote.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets before work begins, and the area is kept tidy throughout. At the end, we clear up and show you what we’ve done.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
Companies working on equipment that contains F gas must be certified by an approved body, and each engineer needs the right qualifications too. It means the refrigerant in your system is handled legally.
Air source heat pumps in Rodmersham: the local picture
Rodmersham lies within about 3 miles of the sea. For a heat pump near the sea, ask about any coastal protection option the manufacturer offers. Valuation Office Agency council tax records date about 57% of homes in the Rodmersham area to the post-war years, 1945 to 1972, and Census 2021 figures found about 48% of households in terraced houses. Whether the walls and loft have been insulated makes a real difference to the heat pump size for homes of that period. Terraced houses share walls with neighbours, which helps, but the outdoor unit position needs care with noise next door. There are 2 conservation areas within a mile of the centre of Rodmersham. On the National Heritage List, around 6 entries fall within 0.5 miles of the middle of Rodmersham; Church of St Nicholas (grade I) is one. So the heat pump survey asks two extra questions here: is the home listed, and is it inside a conservation area?
Older homes near Church of St Nicholas may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed. Sizing comes from the heat each room loses on a cold day, not from the size of the old boiler.
Rodmersham is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Whether you are in the middle of Rodmersham or further out, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. In Kent alone we list 922 places and Rodmersham is among them. For properties nearby, see our Bromley page, about 33 miles away.
All of ME9 is covered, from busy streets to back roads. If you’re just outside Rodmersham, we cover Bapchild (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Highsted (1 mile west), Radfield (1 mile north-east) and Newbury (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Rodmersham
Around Rodmersham, our work takes us to homes and businesses near The Sittingbourne School and Cromers Wood and the streets around them. Rodmersham’s nearest station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-west).
Towns and villages near Rodmersham
Other services in Rodmersham
What happens on the day
We book the visit for a day and time that suit you, and we let you know if plans need to move. When we arrive, we check the job against the survey or the photos you sent. If something is different, we talk it through with you before carrying on. After that, it takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Photos of the existing unit help with repairs and servicing in Rodmersham.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- 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.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Tell us the address and what you need, and many jobs can be priced from that.
Related advice
When it’s something else
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Disconnecting or servicing a gas boiler
- Improving the building’s insulation
- Promising eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
If you are not sure, just ring us on 07833 053749 or send an email and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Radiator systems
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