Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Sevenoaks
We cover Sevenoaks for air source heat pumps. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
Air source heat pumps in Sevenoaks, done properly
Air-to-air heat pumps can qualify for a £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, but only in some cases. 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. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, hot water cylinders and underfloor heating, and people most often call us about not knowing whether a grant applies and comparing heat pump types.
Plenty of older homes in Sevenoaks can run on a heat pump, though some need bigger radiators or better insulation first. We work that out from a heat loss calculation.
Whatever the visit, you get a written record: commissioning details and F-Gas records for a new system, a note of the fault and the fix for a repair, or a service record. Keep it with the system’s paperwork so it’s to hand next time.
For landlords and property managers
Landlords, letting agents and managing agents book us, not only the people who live or work in the property. Let us know who will give us access and who the records should go to, and we’ll keep everyone informed.
Where a tenant occupies the property but the landlord owns the system, the lease or tenancy agreement normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the paperwork can go to both.
How the job changes from property to property
Air-to-water heat pumps
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 a £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant towards it and the installer applies.
Air-to-air heat pumps
Air-to-air heat pumps are now covered by permitted development rules in England, subject to conditions. Cooling-only units are not included, so check with the council.
Air source heat pumps in Sevenoaks: the local picture
Census 2021 figures found about 66% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
If your home is near Sevenoaks station and heated by a gas boiler, an air-to-water heat pump can replace it where the survey shows it suits. Period properties close to St John the Baptist can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Sevenoaks is about 19 miles south-east of London, in Kent. From the centre of Sevenoaks to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Sevenoaks among them. You can also see our page for Bromley, roughly 11 miles from Sevenoaks.
Our nearest recent job to Sevenoaks was on Station Road, Orpington (BR6), about 8 miles north-west: installing three Daikin cassette units in the main office area and a wall-mounted unit in the client meeting room.
Sevenoaks sits on or near the A21 and A25, which makes travel easy. Sevenoaks is among the bigger places we cover in Kent for air source heat pumps. Neighbouring places we cover include Riverhead (1 mile west), Kippington (1 mile south), Dunton Green (1 mile north-west), Bessels Green (1 mile west) and Chipstead (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south) and Gravesend (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Sevenoaks
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Rifleman pub, New Beacon School and Knole Academy, among other places. There’s a railway station in Sevenoaks itself: Sevenoaks station. Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Dryhill Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
We keep the work area tidy as we go, with dust sheets down and offcuts and packaging cleared up. Any holes, fixings or cable routes are agreed with you before we drill. On site, it takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Access to the outdoor unit position is the main thing to tell us about in Sevenoaks.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- A survey covers heat loss, radiators, hot water and where the outdoor unit could sit.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
How to prepare
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
How to get a quote
If you need air source heat pumps in Sevenoaks, ring 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, and send a few photos if you can. We reply the same working day.
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FAQs for Sevenoaks
Is a heat pump in Sevenoaks permitted development?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. Central Sevenoaks sits inside a conservation area. 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 don’t 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 Sevenoaks council, normally the authority for Sevenoaks.
Can you do air source heat pumps in Sevenoaks?
Yes. We work across London and the South East from our base in East Grinstead, and Sevenoaks is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us a line with a few details.
Do you protect the property while you work?
Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets before we start, and the area is kept tidy throughout. At the end, we clear up and show you what we’ve done.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Maintenance contracts are part of what we do, set at the interval the system and the manufacturer’s terms need. Each visit is written up and F-Gas records kept where they apply.
How does the warranty work?
The manufacturer provides it, on its own terms. Some brands make regular servicing a condition, so keep your service records.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting and managing agents, and businesses of every size in Sevenoaks and across Kent. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
Do you provide F-Gas records?
Yes. It’s the record a manufacturer or the next engineer will ask to see: a dated note of the work, with refrigerant details where they apply.
How we price air source heat pumps
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The brand, model and parts involved
- A single visit or a regular plan
- What we find on the survey or diagnosis
Whatever the property, the quote works the same way: what’s needed, how we reach it, the parts and the labour. Ask for a fixed-price quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- The paperwork from the last service, if you have it
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
- The outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits or would go
For a fixed-price quote, phone 07833 053749 or send an email and tell us about the property and what you need. Photos help a lot. You’ll hear back from us the same working day.
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What a customer said
“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