Kent · Heat pump installation
Sheerness air source heat pumps
For heat pump installation in Sheerness, one call is all it takes, from the first look to sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
About our air source heat pumps in Sheerness
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home with electricity running the compressor and fans. It works on the same principle as air conditioning, run the other way, and air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes simply called air conditioning. The work covers hot water cylinders, underfloor heating and radiator systems, and common reasons people get in touch are planning and permitted development questions and a boiler that’s getting old.
For a house near Sheerness, space outside is rarely the problem, so heat loss, radiators and the electrics are what we check.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: 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, because it helps with any later warranty question.
- Where
- Sheerness (ME12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Pricing
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Accreditations
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
The visit has three parts, a bit like a doctor’s appointment: diagnose, treat and sign off. First we check the system or the space against the plan, then we do the work, and finally we test, record and explain. Most of the time goes on the middle part, and that takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Send pictures of the space and the outside wall, and we can plan the work near Sheerness.
- We talk through your home, your current heating and what you want from a heat pump.
- A heat loss survey works out how much heat each room needs, and we look at the radiators, the cylinder space and where the outdoor unit could go.
- The price comes back fixed and in writing, with the grant and VAT shown line by line.
- Installation covers the outdoor unit, the indoor connections and the controls.
- Commissioning, MCS certification and a handover of the controls finish the job.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
Getting a quote
Some jobs can be priced from pictures, while others need a survey. Bigger systems, commercial sites and awkward pipe routes are normally surveyed on site. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work is booked.
Related advice
Homes in Sheerness and heat pumps
Sheerness is within about 1 mile of the coast. Near the coast, we choose the outdoor unit position with salt-laden wind in mind. Valuation Office Agency council tax records put about 51% of homes in and around Sheerness before 1919, and about 49% of households live in terraced houses, according to the 2021 Census. In older homes, the heat loss calculation is especially important, as solid walls and draughts change the size of heat pump needed. Terraced houses share walls with neighbours, which helps, but the outdoor unit position needs care with noise next door.
Homeowners near Sheerness-On-Sea station often ask whether a heat pump can take over from the boiler, and the heat loss survey answers that.
Sheerness is about 7 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in ME12, we can help with air source heat pumps. Sheerness is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Bromley is in our area too, about 32 miles from Sheerness.
Streets in the area include High Street, Granville Road and Millennium Way, and we cover them all. We work across the ME12 postcode area for air source heat pumps and the roads nearby. We also cover Blue Town (1 mile north-west), Halfway Houses (1 mile south-east), Queenborough (2 miles south), Rushenden (2 miles south-west) and Grain (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (7 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles south-east), Faversham (10 miles south-east) and Davington (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Sheerness
Around Sheerness, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey, Barton's Point Coastal Park and The Crown pub, among other places. Sheerness has its own railway station: Sheerness-On-Sea station. Well-known places in the area include Rose Street Cottage of Curiosities (under half a mile north).
What affects the quote in Sheerness
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Access, including height, roofs and ladders
- The distance and route between the indoor and outdoor units
Every job is different, so we price each one individually. The equipment, how we reach it, the route between units and the work needed all play a part.
Before you get in touch
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price a simple job. Send what you can of the following:
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
- The postcode and whether it’s a home, flat or business
- The make and model of the system, from the label
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but your quote is based on your job, because every property is different. After a look at the job, by photos or a survey, the price is fixed. To start, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or drop us a line.
FAQs for Sheerness
Is the heat pump grant available in Sheerness?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Sheerness is in England, where it applies. Whether your home qualifies, and for how much, depends on the type of heat pump and the heating it replaces. The installer applies, and we’re MCS certified.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Sheerness?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. There’s a conservation area, the Sheerness Mile Town Conservation Area, close to central Sheerness. 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 Swale council, typically the authority for Sheerness.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
That depends on the brand. Where servicing is a condition, a missed service could give the manufacturer grounds to refuse a claim, so we explain the terms on your quote.
Do you look at the job first?
Yes, always. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey tells us what the job needs and how to do it and the fixed price is built on it.
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’s the law, not just our preference, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
What warranty do I get?
Warranty is the manufacturer’s own, on its terms. Terms differ by brand, and we set them out on your quote.
Is Sheerness in your area?
Yes. Our engineers work in Sheerness, as part of our area across London and the South East. Our base is in East Grinstead, West Sussex.
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Other services in Sheerness
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Sheerness
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme has made people ask whether their home could qualify. Eligibility depends on the property, the system and the scheme rules, so we check before you commit.
If any of these sounds familiar, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- A boiler that’s getting old
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
Older homes near Parish Church of the Holy Trinity may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Comparing quotes
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
- What happens if the job turns out to be different on the day
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
What air conditioning won’t do
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
- Improving the building’s insulation
If you are not sure, just phone us on 07833 053749 or send an email and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Radiator systems
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
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