Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Sheldwich
Looking for air source heat pumps in Sheldwich? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, finishing with proper records.
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
Air source heat pumps around Sheldwich
About 39% of homes in the Sheldwich area were built before 1919, according to VOA council tax data, and the 2021 Census found about 46% of households in terraced houses. Period properties can still suit a heat pump, but the design has to start from accurate heat loss figures. Terraced houses share walls with neighbours, which helps, but the outdoor unit position needs care with noise next door.
Period properties close to Church of St James can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. Historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens, about 1.6 miles west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Our engineers cover Sheldwich for air source heat pumps and across the rest of Kent. 922 places in Kent are on our list. We also work in Bromley, about 38 miles from Sheldwich.
From Ashford Road and Lees Court Road to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Here we cover the ME13 postcode area. We also cover the places around Sheldwich: Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east) and Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Sheldwich
Typical jobs here are in properties near The Abbey School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Selling station, about 2.6 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
About our air source heat pumps in Sheldwich
A £2,500 grant is available for some air-to-air heat pumps, with conditions. The system must replace the existing fossil-fuel heating and meet the home’s full heating demand, it must be installed by an MCS certified installer, and it must be in a home; adding it alongside a boiler doesn’t qualify. If the problem is checking whether planning permission is needed and working out whether radiators need upsizing, we can sort it out.
If your home in or near Sheldwich is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump, on top of the £7,500.
For a fault on a system that may still be under warranty, send us the make, model and installation date. We will tell you how the manufacturer’s warranty is likely to apply before any chargeable work goes ahead.
- Place
- Sheldwich (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Approvals
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Replies
- Same working day
- Pricing
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The brand, model and parts involved
- What state the existing equipment is in
No two properties are the same, so we price each one individually. The system, the access, the pipe routes and the parts involved all play a part.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- The paperwork from the last service, if you have it
- The rating plate or label on any existing unit
- The fuse board and where it is in the property
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the room or the existing unit, the outside wall or roof where the outdoor unit sits or would go, and the label on any existing unit. Tell us the address and what you need, and simple jobs can often be priced without a visit.
Why it’s worth doing now in Sheldwich
Permitted development rules can change, and conditions vary between properties. Checking the position for your home at the survey stage avoids surprises later, including conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions. Planning ahead for a job in Sheldwich means we can bring everything needed.
What you pay depends on the system and the number of rooms or units, how easy the units are to reach and the parts and time the job needs. You get a fixed price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why us?
- MCS certified heat pump installers
- A fixed price before any work starts
- One contact for properties across the South East and London
- Members of Checkatrade
Read what air conditioning costs or how to check a contractor.
Safe owner checks
For air conditioning, cleaning the indoor unit’s filters is the main job owners can do, if the manual says so. They come out, get a gentle clean and go back only when they’re dry. For a heat pump, the main owner jobs are a clear outdoor unit and sensible control settings.
Owners can handle the everyday basics: keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and clutter, check the settings and the remote, and follow the cleaning the manual describes. Opening up the units, the electrics and the refrigerant circuit are a job for us.
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How it works
Every visit follows the same order: agree the plan on site, protect the area, do the work, check the system and explain it all to you. On site, the work takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Seeing the property in photos first means the trip to Sheldwich can be planned properly.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- 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.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Preparing for the visit
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
How to get 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 pictures or on a survey, you get a fixed price. To get going, phone us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk.
Related advice
Common questions in Sheldwich
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Sheldwich?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. Central Sheldwich sits inside the Sheldwich Conservation Area. 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 Swale council, which is normally the planning authority for Sheldwich first.
Is Sheldwich within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Do you look at the job first?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what’s needed, where things go and what access we need and the fixed price is built on it.
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
It depends on the manufacturer’s terms. Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of the warranty, so check the terms or ask us. Either way, keep a record of every service.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us across London and the South East. Let us know who the records should go to.
Am I eligible for a heat pump grant?
Quite possibly. The scheme runs in England and Wales and pays £7,500 towards an eligible air-to-water or ground source heat pump, or £2,500 for an air-to-air system that meets stricter conditions. Until March 2027 there’s an extra £1,500 for air source or ground source heat pumps in homes on oil or LPG with no mains gas. The survey is where we check your home against them.
How quickly will you reply?
You’ll hear from us the same working day. If it’s an emergency, ring the 24/7 line instead.
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