Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Ryarsh
Air source heat pumps, for Ryarsh and the surrounding area. Call for a fixed-price quote, and we’ll reply the same working day.
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- A boiler that is getting old
- Working out where a cylinder could go
How we handle air source heat pumps in Ryarsh
We install air source heat pumps in Ryarsh and across Kent, and we’re MCS certified. Air-to-water systems feed your radiators or underfloor heating and hot water cylinder, while air-to-air systems heat rooms directly through indoor units and can cool them too. We help you work out which suits your home. If you are dealing with questions about where the outdoor unit can go and ageing boilers that will need replacing, we can sort it out.
For a home around Ryarsh that’s off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027.
Each manufacturer sets its own warranty period. For instance, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years, and its longer extensions apply to its air-to-water units only. For any other brand, we explain the manufacturer’s terms on your quote.
- Location
- Ryarsh (ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Enquiries
- On the working day you ask
- Quote
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Wherever the system can be run before we leave, we run it and check it in operation. Then we show you what we’ve done and answer any questions, and anything that needs attention later is pointed out. The visit 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 agree a date with you and plan the visit to Ryarsh so we arrive with what’s needed.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- Cost, grant and VAT appear on one fixed-price quote.
- We install, commission and register the system under MCS.
How to prepare
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
Getting a quote
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but your quote is based on your job, because every property is different. Once we’ve looked at the job, from photos or on a survey, you get a fixed price. To start, phone 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
Advice
Nearby places to Ryarsh
Other services in Ryarsh
Air source heat pumps in Ryarsh: the local picture
VOA council tax data show about 31% of homes in and around Ryarsh were built in 2000 or later, and about 65% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Newer homes usually lose less heat, which tends to suit a heat pump well. Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Period properties close to Church of St Martin can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Ryarsh is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Ryarsh or further out, we cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Ryarsh is one of them. You can also see our page for Bromley, about 18 miles away.
Our nearest recent job to Ryarsh was on Station Road, Orpington (BR6), about 14 miles west: installing three Daikin cassette units in the main office area and a wall-mounted unit in the client meeting room.
Jobs in ME19 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether you’re on The Street, Old School Lane and Brick Gardens or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Addington (1 mile south-west), Trottiscliffe (2 miles west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Harvel (3 miles north-west) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks (9 miles west).
Around Ryarsh
Around Ryarsh, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Leybourne Lakes Country Park, The Holmesdale School and The Duke Of Wellington Public House. Ryarsh’s nearest station is West Malling station, about 1.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Ryarsh includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Seal draughts where you can
- Book a yearly service
- Clear leaves and debris from the outdoor unit
Once commissioned, we register the installation with MCS and give you the certificate. File it with the warranty documents, as you may need it later.
Keep insulation and draught-proofing in good order, as lower heat loss means the system has less to do.
Common problems we fix in Ryarsh
Extensions, renovations and loft conversions are a natural time to rethink the heating. It’s simpler to plan radiators, pipework and a cylinder while the builders are in.
The things we’re asked about most include:
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- No space for a hot water cylinder
Starkey Castle, roughly 4.6 miles north-east, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings.
What your quote should include
- What the manufacturer’s warranty covers and for how long
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
- Whether the electrical work is done by a registered contractor, such as NICEIC approved
What the work involves, system by system
Radiators and underfloor heating
Underfloor heating suits a heat pump’s lower flow temperature, and we can connect to it where it’s already in.
Hot water cylinders
An air-to-water heat pump heats hot water through a cylinder. The survey looks at where it can go particularly in homes with a combi boiler.
Ryarsh questions
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Ryarsh?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. The Ryarsh Village Conservation Area is close to the centre of Ryarsh. 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 the local planning authority (for Ryarsh, usually Tonbridge and Malling council) first.
Is the heat pump grant available in Ryarsh?
Ryarsh is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. The grant is £7,500 for an air source (air-to-water) heat pump and £2,500 for an air-to-air system that replaces the existing fossil-fuel heating. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
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. Both are part of what we install.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
Certification shows a business is approved to work on systems that hold F gas refrigerant. In Great Britain, that certification is a legal requirement, not an optional extra, and we hold it.
Which accreditations do you hold?
As the law requires for refrigerant work, we’re an F-Gas certified company. NICEIC approval, MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership sit alongside it.
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
It can, for some brands. 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.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for problems that can’t wait for a planned visit. Ring 07833 053749 any time and explain the problem.
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