Medway · Heat pump installation
Upper Halling air source heat pumps
Looking for air source heat pumps in Upper Halling? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, then sign it off with written records.
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
System by system
Radiators and underfloor heating
If radiators need upsizing, the quote lists them, so the work is clear.
VAT on heat pumps
HMRC says most air conditioning units are air source heat pumps, but each case depends on the facts, so we confirm the VAT on your quote.
Air source heat pumps in Upper Halling, done properly
An air-to-water heat pump heats water to a lower temperature than a typical boiler which means some radiators may need upsizing. We check each radiator against the room’s heat loss, and the quote sets it out. Common call-outs are for working out whether radiators need upsizing and choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air, across air-to-water heat pumps, hot water cylinders and underfloor heating.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Upper Halling, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Looking after a system is mostly common sense: keep the outdoor unit clear, follow the manufacturer’s guidance on cleaning and book a service at the interval they recommend. It also keeps you on the right side of any warranty terms that ask for servicing.
- Where
- Upper Halling (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Quotes
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Response
- Same working day
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Looking after your system
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Read the manufacturer’s warranty terms for your brand
- Keep the MCS certificate with the manufacturer’s paperwork
- Keep radiators clear
Once commissioned, we register the installation with MCS and give you the certificate. File it with the warranty documents for future reference.
Do not cover radiators with furniture or heavy curtains so the heat can get into the room.
FAQs for Upper Halling
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Halling?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. Send a few details and pictures, and we reply the same working day.
Can I fit a heat pump in Upper Halling without planning permission?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. Around 4 listed entries sit within 0.5 miles of central Upper Halling. Heat pumps on houses are often permitted development, but listed buildings need consent and conservation areas restrict outdoor units facing a road. Where it’s needed, we check with Medway council, which is normally the planning authority for Upper Halling.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. From one rented home to commercial buildings, we work the same way: a look first, a fixed-price quote and written records.
Are you F-Gas certified?
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.
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.
What VAT do I pay on a heat pump?
Not on a home installation at the moment: until 31 March 2027 the rate is 0% in residential accommodation, then 5%. Businesses and hotels pay the standard rate, and with air-to-air we confirm the VAT on the quote. This is general information, not tax advice.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant?
Not every home qualifies, so we check. Only one grant is available per property, it cannot replace a low-carbon system, and hybrids do not qualify, among other rules.
The process
Our engineers arrive at the time agreed with you and run through the plan before anything else. Dust sheets go down over floors and anything close to the work, and anything electrical is made safe before work starts. The work itself takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. Pictures of the space and where the outdoor unit could go let us plan the work in Upper Halling.
- We talk through your home, your current heating and what you want from a heat pump.
- On the visit we calculate what every room loses on a cold day, then check the radiators, room for a cylinder and outdoor unit options.
- A fixed-price quote follows, setting out the system, any grant that applies and the VAT.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
How to prepare
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
- Tell us about parking and loading
Getting a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the property is and what kind of building it is, photos of the rooms or units, the make and model of any existing system and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Once you have those, phone us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form.
Advice
When to call us in Upper Halling
People also ask about air-to-air heat pumps because they heat and cool. They heat rooms through wall, floor or ceiling units and switch to cooling in warm weather. Whether a grant applies depends on the scheme conditions.
Any of these is worth a proper look:
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
Older homes near Church of St John the Baptist may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
What your quote should include
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
- What paperwork you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether a new circuit is included and who certifies it
Heat pumps in Upper Halling: local notes
About 68% 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.
Starkey Castle lies about 1.7 miles north-east. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions.
Upper Halling is about 4 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Whatever kind of property you have in Upper Halling, we can help with air source heat pumps. You will hear back from us the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. Across Medway, we cover 68 places, and Upper Halling is one of them. There’s also a page for Bromley, roughly 18 miles from Upper Halling.
Not far from Upper Halling, a recent job of ours was on Station Road, Orpington (BR6), about 14 miles west: installing three Daikin cassette units in the main office area and a wall-mounted unit in the client meeting room.
Our engineers work on The Street, Browndens Road and Meadow Crescent and nearby roads. If your postcode is in ME2, you’re inside the area we cover. Close by, we work in Halling (1 mile north-east), Holborough (1 mile south-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile south), Wouldham (1 mile east) and North Halling (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (7 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east) and Rainham (8 miles east).
Near you in Upper Halling
In Upper Halling, that means homes and buildings near Black Boy pub, Holborough Marshes and The Holmesdale School. Upper Halling’s nearest station is Halling station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south) and St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
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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