Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Strood, Kent
Expert air source heat pumps for Strood: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- Comparing heat pump types
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- No space for a hot water cylinder
What owners can safely do
Keep a note of anything odd: an error code, a new noise, a drip, a smell or a change in how well the system heats or cools. It makes our diagnosis quicker, and a photo of the display helps even more.
Leave the units and pipework where they are. Disconnecting a system means dealing with refrigerant, which only a qualified engineer can do, and the electrical side needs a competent person. If you need something moved, we can quote for it.
Air source heat pumps in Strood, 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 the quote sets it out. If you are dealing with ageing boilers that will need replacing and plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump, we can sort it out.
Older and listed homes in villages like Strood need extra care, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so we check consent first.
We are an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work, MCS certified for heat pumps and a Checkatrade member. Our engineers hold the F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
- Place
- Strood (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Pricing
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Typical price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Strood
Other services in Strood
What happens on the day
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, while the electrical side is covered by our NICEIC approval. On the day, both are in the same hands. The work takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. We agree a date with you and plan the visit to Strood so we arrive with what’s needed.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- A survey covers heat loss, radiators, hot water and where the outdoor unit could sit.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
How to get a quote
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. Add the address and what you’d like done, and simple jobs can often be priced without a visit.
Related advice
FAQs for Strood
Is the heat pump grant available in Strood?
Strood is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. Whether your home qualifies, and for how much, depends on the type of heat pump and the heating it replaces. You do not apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Strood?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. A conservation area takes in the middle of Strood. 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 Strood, normally Ashford council).
Is Strood in your area?
Yes. We work in Strood and the rest of Kent, within the London and South East area we cover. To book, call us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
It’s the manufacturer’s, and the terms are theirs. 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, set at the interval the system and the manufacturer’s terms need. Each visit is written up, with F-Gas records where refrigerant work is involved.
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
Each manufacturer decides. Where servicing is a condition, a missed service could give the manufacturer grounds to refuse a claim, so we explain the terms on your quote.
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.
After we have gone
Every system needs looking after, and most of it is easy. A few tips:
- Find out the grant position at the survey
- Leave space around the outdoor unit
- Seal draughts where you can
Should you have questions after the install, phone 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we’ll talk it through. A yearly service is a good habit.
Don’t cover radiators with furniture or heavy curtains so the heat can get into the room.
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- The number of rooms, units or zones
- The distance and route between the indoor and outdoor units
- The equipment or parts the job needs
Our prices page shows typical ranges, but your price depends on the job in front of us. Call for a fixed-price quote, and we will talk you through it.
Before you get in touch
Good photos often save a visit. The most useful are:
- Wide pictures of the room or the existing unit
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
- The address and the type of property
Every quote starts with a look at the job, from a site survey or, where the job is straightforward, from photos and measurements. After that, we send a fixed price before any work starts.
Air source heat pumps in Strood: the local picture
About 69% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
If your home is one of the older properties near Parish Church of St Mary, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen. If your home is listed, like Smallhythe Place about 2.6 miles south-east, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Strood is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Properties in Strood get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we’ve finished. Strood is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for homes and businesses. Eastbourne, roughly 25 miles off, has its own page on this site.
The closest recent job we can point to from Strood was on Mermaid Street, Rye (TN31), about 8 miles south-east: installing three Fujitsu wall-mounted units in guest bedrooms, with the outdoor units positioned in the hotel’s walled rear garden.
You’ll find streets such as Rolvenden Hill and Tenterden Road, all of which are in our area. All of TN17 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Places around Strood that are also on our list: Rolvenden (1 mile south-west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south), West Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles north) and Broad Tenterden (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (11 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west) and Bearsted (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Strood
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Turners Field and Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include The C.M Booth Collection (1 mile south-west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north-west).
From one of our customers
“Very professional from the initial survey through to installation. The engineer explained everything clearly and the quote was exactly what we paid. Would not hesitate to recommend AirCon Doctor.”
David W., Haywards Heath