Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Swanscombe
Looking for air source heat pumps in Swanscombe? We look at the job first, give you a fixed-price quote and do the work at a time that suits you, finishing with proper records.
- A boiler that’s getting old
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Swanscombe
For an air-to-water heat pump, the price is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers a £7,500 grant towards an eligible air-to-water installation and the installer makes the application. Eligibility depends on the property, so we confirm it before anything is agreed. If the problem is checking eligibility for a heat pump grant and replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump, we can sort it out.
If your home near Swanscombe has no mains gas, the grant can be bigger. Homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas can get an extra £1,500 on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027.
Looking after a system is mostly common sense: clear space around the outdoor unit, the cleaning the manual describes and a service at the recommended interval. That also helps where the warranty terms ask for regular servicing.
- Where
- Swanscombe (DA9, DA10)
- Region
- Kent
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Pricing
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Replies
- We reply the same working day
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after your system
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Do not block radiators or indoor units with furniture
- Ask about the grant before you commit
- Seal draughts where you can
We show you how to use the controls and explain how a heat pump works differently from a boiler. Steady running suits a heat pump better than switching on and off, and we’ll explain the settings for your home.
Book a service every year. Check the manufacturer’s terms, as they may include servicing conditions.
Honest limits
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Promising eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Tax advice on your own circumstances
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Radiator systems
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
Air source heat pumps in Swanscombe: the local picture
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures show about 57% of homes across Swanscombe and its surrounding area were built in 2000 or later. Newer homes normally lose less heat, which tends to suit a heat pump well. About 23 listed entries lie within half a mile of central Swanscombe, Church of St Mary (grade II) among them. For a heat pump, permitted development doesn’t 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 Dartford council, typically the planning authority here where needed.
For a home near Greenhithe for Bluewater station, the survey looks at whether an air-to-water or air-to-air heat pump suits better.
Swanscombe is about 3 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Swanscombe gets the same approach as every job we take on: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Swanscombe is one of them. There’s also a page for Bromley, roughly 12 miles from Swanscombe.
Not far from Swanscombe, a recent job of ours was on Station Road, Orpington (BR6), about 9 miles south-west: installing three Daikin cassette units in the main office area and a wall-mounted unit in the client meeting room.
Our working area takes in DA9 and DA10, every street of it. You will find Swanscombe on the A206 and A226, so it’s easy for us to get to for surveys and visits. Nearby, we also cover air source heat pumps in Greenhithe (1 mile north-west), Stone (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile south), West Thurrock (2 miles north) and Darenth (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (3 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (4 miles east) and Northfleet (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Swanscombe
In Swanscombe, that means homes and buildings near Castle Hill Park, The Ebbsfleet Academy and The Pier Hotel. The closest station to Swanscombe is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Bluewater (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Swanscombe include Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
Questions from Swanscombe
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Swanscombe?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Swanscombe is in England, where it applies. It gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water or ground source heat pump, or £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump that replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the whole home’s heating need. You do not apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Is Swanscombe within the area you cover?
Yes. Swanscombe is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A few pictures and the postcode are enough to get things started.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
For air-to-water, the price is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before any grant. Eligible homes in England and Wales can get £7,500 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme though not every home qualifies.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
We find out during the survey. Rooms where the radiator is big enough stay as they are, and any that need upsizing are set out in the quote.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
F-Gas certification shows a company is approved to work on equipment containing fluorinated gases, such as the refrigerant in air conditioning and heat pumps. In Great Britain, that certification is a legal requirement, not an optional extra, and we hold it.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
The operator of the equipment, working with qualified engineers. Systems below 5 tCO2e fall outside the set leak check intervals, while larger ones need checks at least every 12 months, or every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We can tell you which band your system falls into.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and the area is kept tidy throughout. At the end, we clear up and show you what we have done.
What happens on the day
Where something has to be switched off during the work, we agree it with you first, so you can plan around it. For businesses, we can typically work room by room or zone by zone. On site, it takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. Tell us about any gates or steps at your property near Swanscombe when you book.
- It starts with a conversation about the home, the existing heating and your plans.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you are eligible for and the VAT explained.
- Fitting day: the outdoor unit is placed, the indoor side connected and the controls set up.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
Before we arrive
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
Getting a price
Published ranges are a starting point; the quote is built on your property, because no two buildings, rooms or systems are the same. After a look at the job, by pictures or a survey, the price is fixed. To start, phone 07833 053749.
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What we’re called out for in Swanscombe
Homes with electric heating sometimes look at heat pumps as an alternative. The survey tells you whether it’s practical and what’s involved, and we explain the grant position for your home.
Common reasons people call us include:
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
If your home is one of the older properties near Church of St Mary, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Comparing quotes
- Which brand and model they’re proposing, and why
- Which VAT rate the quote uses, and why
- Proof of F-Gas company certification
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From one of our customers
“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