Kent · Heat pump installation
Snargate air source heat pumps
Heat pump installation, in Snargate and nearby. Call for a fixed-price quote; we reply the same working day.
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
What you can do yourself, and what needs us
Never try to top up, release or handle refrigerant yourself. The law requires anyone working on equipment containing F gas to hold the right qualifications, and the company to be certified, and refrigerant lines can cause cold burns. A suspected leak is our job, not yours.
On air conditioning, the filters in the indoor unit are normally the one part owners can clean, if the manual says so. With the power off, they lift out, can be vacuumed or rinsed and must be fully dry before they go back. For a heat pump, the main owner jobs are a clear outdoor unit and sensible control settings.
About our air source heat pumps in Snargate
In England, an air source heat pump on a house can often go in under permitted development rights. The conditions include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³ and compliance with MCS 020(a), and the unit cannot be used solely for cooling or sit within the curtilage of a listed building. We check the rules for your property as part of the survey. If the problem is questions about listed buildings or conservation areas and working out whether radiators need upsizing, we can help.
Homes around Snargate typically have room outside for a heat pump, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Warranty on the equipment is the manufacturer’s own, on the manufacturer’s terms, and we explain those terms on your quote. Terms differ from brand to brand, and we are happy to talk you through them.
- Place
- Snargate (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Other services in Snargate
When it’s something else
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what air source heat pumps will not do:
- A grant for a home that does not meet the scheme rules
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
If in doubt, call us on 07833 053749 or email us and we will say what we think before booking.
What the work covers
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Radiator systems
How the job changes from property to property
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers England and Wales: £7,500 for air-to-water and ground source, and £2,500 for air-to-air in limited cases. The installer applies.
Heat loss surveys
The survey works out the heat needed room by room. It’s the basis for sizing the heat pump and the radiators.
Homes in Snargate and heat pumps
Historic England lists about 5 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Snargate, including Church of St Dunstan (grade II*). So the heat pump survey asks two extra questions here: is the home listed, and is it inside a conservation area? The 2021 Census found about 81% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
Sizing comes from the heat each room loses on a cold day, not from the size of the old boiler. Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Dunstan? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Snargate is about 8 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Properties in Snargate get the same service as everywhere we cover: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end. We cover 922 places across Kent. There’s also a page for Eastbourne, roughly 29 miles from Snargate.
Our nearest recent job to Snargate was on Mermaid Street, Rye (TN31), about 7 miles south-west: installing three Fujitsu wall-mounted units in guest bedrooms, with the outdoor units positioned in the hotel’s walled rear garden.
Short Lane and Snargate Lane and the roads off them are all inside our area. Our working area takes in TN29 in full. Close to Snargate, our area also takes in Brenzett (1 mile south-east), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (3 miles north-west), Hamstreet (3 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Snargate
Typical jobs here are in properties near Red Lion pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Romney 'castle' (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
The process
The visit goes in the diary at a time that works for you, and we keep you posted if anything changes. On arrival, the engineer compares the job with the survey, your pictures or the details you gave us. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, it 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 Snargate so we arrive with what’s needed.
- We talk through your home, your current heating and what you want from a heat pump.
- We survey the home room by room for heat loss, and check the emitters, hot water and outdoor unit position.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you’re eligible for and the VAT explained.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
Getting ready for the visit
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
Get a fixed-price 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, ring us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line.
Related advice
Questions from Snargate
Will you come out to Snargate?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Snargate?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Snargate is in England, where it applies. For an air-to-water heat pump the amount is £7,500; an air-to-air system can get £2,500 if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating outright, meets the home’s full heating demand and is not an add-on to a boiler. You don’t apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
We install and work on the leading makes, from Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin and Fujitsu to Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Tell us the make and model and we’ll take it from there.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
Not the refrigerant work. The F-gas rules require certified companies and qualified engineers for it, and a new electrical circuit is notifiable building work unless a registered competent person does it.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
As a guide, it 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. The programme is planned to keep time without heating short, and we explain it in advance.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting and managing agents, and businesses of every size in Snargate and across Kent. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
Check the manufacturer’s terms. Some warranty terms require the system to be serviced regularly by a qualified engineer, so it’s worth checking. Either way, keep a record of every service.
A customer’s words
“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”
James T., Crawley, office manager