Kent · Heat pump installation
Speldhurst air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps in and around Speldhurst, from a site survey or diagnosis to sign-off and a fixed price agreed before we start.
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
How we handle air source heat pumps in Speldhurst
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 hot water cylinders, air-to-water heat pumps and radiator systems, and the jobs we see most are no space for a hot water cylinder and questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Speldhurst, so the design focuses on heat loss and radiators.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. Daikin, for example, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, with longer extensions only on its air-to-water heat pumps. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Where
- Speldhurst (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Price
- Fixed, in writing
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Heat pumps in Speldhurst: local notes
The last census (2021) found about 80% 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.
If your home is listed, like Penshurst Place about 2.1 miles north-west, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work. Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Mary the Virgin? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Speldhurst is about 2 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For air source heat pumps in and around Speldhurst, please call us on 07833 053749 for a fixed-price quote. We work across London and the South East, including Speldhurst. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for East Grinstead, roughly 10 miles from Speldhurst.
Not far from Speldhurst, a recent job of ours was on Beacon Road, Crowborough (TN6), about 7 miles south: installing a Mitsubishi Electric multi-split system serving four bedrooms and a large home office.
We cover every part of TN3 for air source heat pumps. Northfields, St Mary's Lane and Penshurst Road and the roads off them are all inside our area. Neighbouring places we cover include Bullingstone (1 mile south-west), Poundsbridge (1 mile west), Stockland Green (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (8 miles east).
Near you in Speldhurst
Around Speldhurst, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, The George And Dragon pub and Rose Hill School, among other places. The closest station to Speldhurst is Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.5 miles south-east. A little further out are Royal Victoria Place (2.4 miles south-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Speldhurst include Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the property, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed-price quote.
Where a tenant occupies the property but the landlord owns the system, the lease or tenancy agreement normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the paperwork can go to both.
Questions from Speldhurst
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Speldhurst?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. A conservation area takes in the middle of Speldhurst. A heat pump on a house can be permitted development if it meets the conditions, including the MCS noise check, but not within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit cannot face a road. Where necessary, we check with the local planning authority (for Speldhurst, typically Tunbridge Wells council).
Do you cover smaller places like Speldhurst?
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 work on commercial properties?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us across London and the South East. Let us know who the records should go to.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like water coming from a unit or a critical room overheating, call our 24/7 line and we will tell you what to do first.
How does the warranty work?
The manufacturer provides it, on its own terms. Some brands make regular servicing a condition so it’s worth keeping the service records.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We offer maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system and the manufacturer need. Each visit is written up and F-Gas records kept where they apply.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
Expect £8,000–£16,000 for an air-to-water system, with 0% VAT on homes, before the grant is taken off. Where you land depends on the size of heat pump, any radiators that need changing and the hot water cylinder, and air-to-air systems are priced after a survey.
What happens on the day
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, and electrical work is done by us as NICEIC approved contractors. On the day, both are in the same hands. On site, it takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. For a village like Speldhurst, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
Before we arrive
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
Get a fixed-price quote
Photos are enough for some jobs; others need a visit first. 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
When it’s something else
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Gas boiler work, such as disconnecting the old boiler, which needs a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Improving the building’s insulation
If you’re not sure, just ring us on 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Radiator systems
Places near Speldhurst
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Aftercare tips
Aftercare is straightforward, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Diary the next service
- Do not block radiators or indoor units with furniture
- Check what your manufacturer’s warranty asks of you
Handover includes the controls and how to get the best from a heat pump. Heat pumps tend to work best running steadily rather than in short bursts, and we will explain the settings for your home.
Leave space around the outdoor unit. Airflow is what it runs on so keep it unobstructed.
What a customer said
“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