Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in St Mary in the Marsh, Kent
Air source heat pumps across St Mary in the Marsh and nearby, from the first look to the final check with the price fixed before work begins.
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
Air source heat pumps in St Mary in the Marsh, done properly
Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures than most boilers which means some radiators may need upsizing. The survey shows which rooms are fine and which need changes and anything that needs changing is in the quote. The work covers radiator systems, air-to-air heat pumps and hot water cylinders, and common reasons people get in touch are working out whether radiators need upsizing and planning and permitted development questions.
Older and listed homes in villages like St Mary in the Marsh need extra care, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so we check consent first.
Any work on the refrigerant circuit is recorded: the work carried out, the refrigerant involved and the quantities. File them with the system’s paperwork, ready for the next service or a warranty query.
- Location
- St Mary in the Marsh (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Quotes
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Common questions in St Mary in the Marsh
Do you cover smaller places like St Mary in the Marsh?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in St Mary in the Marsh?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: St Mary in the Marsh is in England, where it applies. Air-to-water and ground source systems attract £7,500. Air-to-air gets £2,500, but only where it takes over from fossil-fuel heating and covers the whole home’s heating demand. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
Expect it to take several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. The cylinder, the radiators and the pipework make the biggest difference, and we confirm the timing with your quote.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
That depends on the room’s heat loss and the radiator’s size. We check them all during the survey, so the quote covers any changes.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine from all the leading brands. Send us the make and model, and any records you have.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always look before we price, on a survey, or from your photos and details where the job is simple. Then you get a fixed-price quote.
What accreditations do you have?
As the law requires for refrigerant work, we are an F-Gas certified company. We’re also NICEIC approved, MCS certified for heat pumps and Checkatrade members.
What happens on the day
The visit goes in the diary at a time that works for you, and we keep you posted if anything changes. When we arrive, we check the job against the survey or the photos you sent. Anything unexpected is raised with you before we go further. After that, it takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. A note on how to find the property and where to park makes a visit to St Mary in the Marsh easier.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
How to prepare
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
Ask for a quote
If you need air source heat pumps in St Mary in the Marsh, phone 07833 053749. Let us know the type of property and what you need, plus some photos if they’re to hand. Enquiries get a reply the same working day.
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Air source heat pumps in St Mary in the Marsh: the local picture
St Mary in the Marsh is within about 2 miles of the coast. For a heat pump near the sea, ask about any coastal protection option the manufacturer offers. About 85% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder. About 5 listed entries lie within half a mile of central St Mary in the Marsh, Church of St Mary the Virgin (grade I) among them. For a heat pump, permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit cannot go on a wall or roof facing a road, so we check with Folkestone and Hythe council, typically the planning authority here where needed.
Sizing comes from the heat each room loses on a cold day, not from the size of the old boiler. If your home is one of the older properties near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
St Mary in the Marsh is about 7 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Whatever kind of property you have in St Mary in the Marsh, our engineers can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day and our emergency line runs 24/7. Count every place we list in Kent and you reach 922, with St Mary in the Marsh on the list. For properties nearby, see our Eastbourne page (33 miles or so).
The closest recent job we can point to from St Mary in the Marsh was on Mermaid Street, Rye (TN31), about 10 miles south-west: installing three Fujitsu wall-mounted units in guest bedrooms, with the outdoor units positioned in the hotel’s walled rear garden.
Our working area takes in TN29, every street of it. Our engineers work on Wades Close, Rectory Road and Pickneybush Lane and nearby roads. Other places close to St Mary in the Marsh include St Mary's Bay (1 mile east), Newchurch (2 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles north-east), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in St Mary in the Marsh
Typical jobs here are in properties near Romney Warren Country Park and The Star Inn, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Romney 'castle' (2.5 miles south-west) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.5 miles west).
What owners can safely do
Some faults have simple causes you can check first: is the system in the right mode, is the set temperature sensible, are the remote’s batteries working and has the breaker tripped. If a breaker trips again after you reset it, leave it off and phone 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
Write down what you notice: error codes, noises, drips, smells or a drop in performance. It makes our diagnosis quicker, and a photo or a short video of the display is even better.
Why it’s worth doing now in St Mary in the Marsh
Replacing a boiler in a hurry when it breaks leaves little time to consider a heat pump. Planning ahead gives time for the heat loss survey, the design and the grant application while the old heating still works. An early booking makes the visit to St Mary in the Marsh easier to arrange.
Putting several jobs into one visit can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed price.
Why people in St Mary in the Marsh choose us
- An F-Gas certified company, as the law requires
- MCS certified for heat pumps
- Fixed-price quotes after a survey or pictures
- Clear warranty information from the manufacturer
Read what air conditioning costs and our accreditations and certificates.
System by system
Outdoor unit position and planning
Where the outdoor unit goes depends on airflow, access and the route into the house. Noise is part of the MCS 020(a) check, so we consider nearby homes too.
Air-to-air heat pumps
Air-to-air heat pumps are now covered by permitted development rules in England, subject to conditions. A unit used solely for cooling is not covered, so check with the council.
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