Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Tilmanstone, Kent
Expert air source heat pumps for Tilmanstone: a survey or diagnosis, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
About our air source heat pumps in Tilmanstone
Every installation starts with a heat loss survey. That tells us how much heat the home needs, room by room, so the heat pump and the radiators or indoor units can be sized properly. Sizing by rule of thumb is not good enough. The work covers underfloor heating, hot water cylinders and radiator systems, and common reasons people get in touch are questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and comparing heat pump types.
For a home around Tilmanstone that is off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump.
Some warranty terms depend on the system being serviced regularly by a qualified engineer. If that applies to your system, booking the service on time keeps the record straight and each visit is recorded.
- Place
- Tilmanstone (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Approvals
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air is easier with the facts. Air-to-water heats radiators and hot water, and can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air heats and cools rooms, and only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions, and we explain which fits your home. A dirty or faulty system works harder and costs more to run.
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 the price is fixed before we start.
What you get with us
- F-Gas company certification
- Checkatrade member
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
- We work on all the leading brands
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we’ll come back with a fixed-price quote.
If you look after several properties, we can quote and plan the work across all of them. Every address has its own paperwork, so each one has its own history.
Common questions in Tilmanstone
Will a heat pump in Tilmanstone need planning permission?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. The centre of Tilmanstone is in a conservation area. 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 needed, we check with the planning department at Dover council, typically the authority for Tilmanstone.
Will you come out to Tilmanstone?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Is there VAT on a heat pump?
For homes, 0% until 31 March 2027, under HMRC Notice 708/6, then 5%. For air-to-air systems, we confirm the VAT on your quote.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
Companies working on equipment that contains F gas must be certified by an approved body, and the engineers need their own qualifications. It’s how you know the refrigerant is being handled legally and safely.
How much time does a heat pump install need?
The work takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. The survey lets us set a firm programme, so phone us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line to arrange one.
How quickly will you reply?
On the same working day you contact us. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, with a fixed price before work starts.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Maintenance contracts are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system and the manufacturer need. Every visit is recorded, with F-Gas records where refrigerant work is involved.
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What we do, step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day. Just let us in and point us to the units, or to where they’ll be fitted, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and we explain what we have done. Visits to Tilmanstone are agreed with you in advance and planned so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
Getting a price
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, the quote is fixed before anything goes ahead.
Related advice
What air conditioning will not do
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- A grant for a home that does not meet the scheme rules
- Draught-proofing and insulation upgrades
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
If you are not sure, just phone us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Underfloor heating
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
Heat pumps in Tilmanstone: local notes
Census 2021 figures found about 85% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
With Goodnestone Park about 3.5 miles north-west, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump. Period properties close to Church of St Andrew can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Tilmanstone is about 4 miles west of Deal, in Kent. From the centre of Tilmanstone to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Tilmanstone among them. For properties nearby, see our Eastbourne page (53 miles or so).
Whether you are on Upper Street, Vicarage Lane and Chapel Road or a nearby road, we can help. Jobs in CT14 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Close to Tilmanstone, our area also takes in Elvington (2 miles west), Heronden (2 miles north), Chillenden (2 miles north-west), Barfrestone (2 miles west) and Hammill Park (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south) and Folkestone (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Tilmanstone
For rail, the closest station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Deal Castle (4.7 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (5.7 miles south).
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