Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Springhead
Our engineers work in Springhead on heat pump installation. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
How we handle air source heat pumps in Springhead
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, so an add-on next to a boiler is not eligible. The work covers air-to-air heat pumps, hot water cylinders and radiator systems, and people most often call us about ageing boilers that will need replacing and finding a place for the outdoor unit.
Whether a home near Springhead has mains gas makes a difference to the grant. Until March 2027, homes on oil or LPG without mains gas can get an extra £1,500 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, for an air source or ground source heat pump.
We are an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work, with MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership. Refrigerant work is done by engineers who hold the F-gas qualifications the law requires.
- Where
- Springhead (DA11, DA10, DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Credentials
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Enquiries
- Same working day
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
Typical ranges are on our prices page, but every job is priced on its own. The quote depends on:
- The pipe route between the units
- What state the existing equipment is in
- The number of rooms, units or zones
What you pay reflects the actual work. That’s why we look at the job first, from pictures or on a survey, and why the quote is fixed before we start.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Wide photos of the room or the existing unit
- The rating plate or label on any existing unit
- Where the property is and what kind of building it is
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: 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.
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Questions from Springhead
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Springhead?
Springhead is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. The grant is £7,500 for an air source (air-to-water) heat pump and £2,500 for an air-to-air system that replaces the existing fossil-fuel heating. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Is the coast a problem for outdoor units in Springhead?
It can, as Springhead is within about 3 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on coils and fixings. The outdoor unit position, its fixings and regular servicing all help near the sea.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes. You get a written record of every visit, including F-Gas records for any refrigerant work. Keep them with the manual and the warranty documents.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
No, not the refrigerant side. The F-gas rules require certified companies and qualified engineers for it, and a new circuit is notifiable under Part P unless a registered electrician, such as a NICEIC approved contractor, does it.
How soon will you get back to me?
We reply to enquiries the same working day. For a breakdown that can’t wait, call our 24/7 emergency line.
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
For some brands, yes. Send us the make and model and we’ll tell you what the manufacturer expects, and book the service at the interval they recommend.
Which type of heat pump is right for my home?
Air-to-water suits homes with radiators and a cylinder; air-to-air suits rooms that need heating and cooling. The survey helps decide. We install both types.
What air source heat pumps cannot fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different answer:
- Disconnecting or servicing a gas boiler
- A grant for a home that does not meet the scheme rules
- Planning decisions, which rest with the council
Not sure which it is? You can call 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on in Springhead
- Underfloor heating
- Radiator systems
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-water heat pumps
Homes in Springhead and heat pumps
At about 3 miles from the coast, Springhead is close enough for sea air to matter. Coastal sites are worth mentioning at the survey, as salt air affects the outdoor unit and its fixings. About 64% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
If your home is listed, like Cobham College about 4.1 miles south-east, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work. Older homes near Parish Church of St Botolph may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Springhead is about 1 mile west of Northfleet, in Kent. Wherever you are in the DA11 postcode area, our engineers can take on air source heat pumps. Count every place we list in Kent and you reach 922, with Springhead on the list. For properties nearby, see our Bromley page, about 14 miles away.
The closest recent job we can point to from Springhead was on Station Road, Orpington (BR6), about 10 miles west: installing three Daikin cassette units in the main office area and a wall-mounted unit in the client meeting room.
Our engineers cover all of the DA11, DA10 and DA13 postcode area for air source heat pumps. Gwynn Road, Fleet Road and Roman Road and the roads off them are all inside our area. Close to Springhead, our area also takes in Painters Ash (1 mile south-east), Northfleet (1 mile east), Northfleet Green (1 mile south), Betsham (1 mile south-west) and Ebbsfleet Valley (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west) and Swanley (7 miles west).
Near you in Springhead
Typical jobs here are in properties near Saint George's Church of England School, The Six Bells pub and Northfleet School for Girls, among other places. The closest station to Springhead is Ebbsfleet International station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (2.5 miles west) and Gravesham Museum (2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Why act early in Springhead
If the emitters can’t give out enough heat, some rooms won’t get warm enough. The survey picks this up before installation. Planning ahead for a job near Springhead means we can arrive with everything needed.
The pipe route, the height of the units and how we reach them can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Why people in Springhead choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Listed on Checkatrade
- Diagnosis first, then a fixed price
- MCS certification for heat pump work
Read how installs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
How it works
Protection comes first: sheets over the floor and any furniture nearby and nothing is moved without asking you. After that, anything electrical is made safe and we start. The work on site takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker, and we tidy up before we leave. Around Springhead, access is typically simple, though gates and garden access are worth mentioning.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- We install, commission and register the system under MCS.
How to prepare
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is straightforward. Call or email with a few details and we will come back to you the same working day. If we need to see the property first, we book a survey at a time that works for you.
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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