Kent · Heat pump installation
Temple Hill air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps across Temple Hill and nearby, from the first look to the final check and a fixed price agreed before we start.
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Temple Hill
In England, an air source heat pump on a house can often go in under permitted development rights. The conditions include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³ and compliance with MCS 020(a), and the unit cannot be used solely for cooling or sit within the curtilage of a listed building. We look at the planning position for your home during the survey. The work covers hot water cylinders, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and radiator systems, and the jobs we see most are finding a place for the outdoor unit and wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating.
Older homes around Temple Hill can be draughty or have solid walls, so a proper heat loss calculation matters. Sometimes insulating first makes more sense.
Equipment warranty comes from the manufacturer, on its own terms, and we set them out on your quote. Terms differ from brand to brand, so we go through them with you rather than leave you to find the small print.
- Place
- Temple Hill (DA1, DA2, DA5)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Typical price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Quotes
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after your system
How well a system lasts depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Read the manufacturer’s warranty terms for your brand
- Store the MCS certificate and warranty documents together
- Book a yearly service
Now and then in cold weather, the outdoor unit defrosts itself. It may give off steam or sound different for a few minutes, and that’s normal.
Let the heat pump run steadily rather than switching it on and off as explained at handover.
Homes in Temple Hill and heat pumps
About 34% of homes in Temple Hill and the neighbourhoods around it have been built since 2000, according to VOA council tax data, and about 39% of households live in terraced houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. In a terrace, the outdoor unit position and the MCS noise check need particular care.
If your home is near Dartford station and heated by a gas boiler, an air-to-water heat pump can replace it where the survey shows it suits.
Temple Hill is about 1 mile north of Dartford, in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Temple Hill or further out, we cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Our list for Kent has 922 entries and Temple Hill is among them. We also work in Bromley, about 10 miles from Temple Hill.
Our nearest recent job to Temple Hill was on Station Road, Orpington (BR6), about 7 miles south-west: installing three Daikin cassette units in the main office area and a wall-mounted unit in the client meeting room.
Being close to the A226, Temple Hill is simple for us to get to. Local streets include Kent Road, Keyes Road and Bayly Road, all of which are in our area. We also cover Dartford (1 mile south), Hawley (2 miles south), Stone (2 miles east), Darenth (2 miles south-east) and Greenhithe (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east) and Swanley (4 miles south-west).
Around Temple Hill
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Central Park, The Leigh UTC and Stone Lodge School, among other places. Temple Hill has its own railway station: Dartford station. A little further out are Stone Castle (2.3 miles east) and Bluewater (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Temple Hill includes Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
Towns and villages near Temple Hill
Other services in Temple Hill
How the visit works
Wherever the system can be run before we leave, we run it and check it in operation. Then we show you what we’ve done and answer any questions, and anything that needs a follow-up is pointed out there and then. The visit takes anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes. Getting to the outside of the property matters more than parking in a place like Temple Hill.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
How to get a quote
Some jobs can be priced from pictures, while others need a survey. Multi-room systems, commercial buildings and anything with a long or hidden pipe route are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work is booked.
Advice
Before you call an engineer
On air conditioning, the filters in the indoor unit are typically the one part owners can clean, if the manual says so. With the power off, they lift out, can be vacuumed or rinsed and must be fully dry before they go back. For a heat pump, the main owner jobs are a clear outdoor unit and sensible control settings.
Do not move, re-route or disconnect units or pipework yourself. 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.
Temple Hill questions
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Temple Hill?
It depends on the property. The half-mile around the middle of Temple Hill holds about 18 listed buildings and structures. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with the planning department at Dartford council, usually the authority for Temple Hill first.
Is Temple Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Temple Hill is within the area we cover across London and the South East. We are based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Which brands do you work with?
The main ones, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. For a new system, we suggest the make and model that suit the property and tell you why.
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 electrical circuit is notifiable building work unless a registered competent person does it.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
It varies from room to room. We check them all during the survey, so the quote covers any changes.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For simple jobs, photos and a few details can be enough, while larger systems and faults that need testing are seen on site.
When will I hear back?
The same working day. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, with a fixed price before work starts.
What we’re called out for in Temple Hill
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme has made people ask whether their home could qualify. Whether you can get the grant depends on your home and the scheme conditions and we confirm it before you go ahead.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
Live in one of the older houses around St Edmunds Church? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
- Whether a new circuit is included and who certifies it
- How VAT is shown, and which rate applies
A customer’s words
“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