Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Upper Hardres
Air source heat pumps across Upper Hardres and nearby, from the first look to the final check with the price fixed before work begins.
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Upper Hardres
We begin with a room-by-room heat loss survey. That tells us how much heat the home needs, room by room so the system is sized to match. Guesswork leads to systems that are too big or too small. The work covers underfloor heating, air-to-water heat pumps and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, and the jobs we see most are checking emitters for a heat pump and deciding on the outdoor unit position.
In a place like Upper Hardres, some homes are listed, and permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. For example, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years, and its longer extensions apply to its air-to-water units only. For any other brand, we explain the manufacturer’s terms on your quote.
- Location
- Upper Hardres (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Accreditations
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Response
- We reply the same working day
- Pricing
- A fixed price before work begins
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Owner checks or an engineer?
Before you call us about a fault, a few checks can save a visit: check the mode, the set temperature, the remote’s batteries and the breaker. If a breaker trips again after you reset it, leave it off and phone us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line.
Never try to top up, release or handle refrigerant yourself. The law requires anyone working on equipment containing F gas to hold the right qualifications, and the company to be certified, and escaping refrigerant can cause cold burns. If you suspect a leak, switch the system off and call us.
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Heat pumps in Upper Hardres: local notes
The Upper Hardres Court Conservation Area lies close to the centre of Upper Hardres, within about a third of a mile. In the mile around Upper Hardres’s centre, 2 conservation areas have been designated. About 5 listed entries lie within half a mile of central Upper Hardres, Church of St Peter and St Paul (grade I) among them. For a heat pump, permitted development does not 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 the local planning authority (normally Canterbury City council) where needed. Census 2021 figures found about 79% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. 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 Church of St Peter and St Paul, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. For air source heat pumps in and around Upper Hardres, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please give us a ring on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk. We work across London and the South East, Upper Hardres included. Count every place we list in Kent and you reach 922, with Upper Hardres on the list. The nearest of our city pages is Eastbourne, around 46 miles from Upper Hardres.
Jobs in CT4 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. From Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road to the smaller roads in between, nowhere is left out. Close to Upper Hardres, our area also takes in Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east) and Folkestone (10 miles south).
Near you in Upper Hardres
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to The Duck pub. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, about 3.9 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
What we do, step by step
Each visit runs to the same pattern: check the plan with you, protect the area, carry out the job, test what we’ve done and explain it all to you. The visit itself takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Photos of the existing unit help with repairs and servicing in Upper Hardres.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- The design covers the heat pump, emitters, hot water and outdoor unit.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
How to prepare
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
- Keep pets out of the rooms we are working in
- Let us know where we can park and unload
How to get a quote
Here’s what helps us quote: the address and the type of property, photos of the rooms or units, the brand and model of anything already fitted and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Then call 07833 053749 or drop us a line.
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Managing agents and facilities teams in Upper Hardres
Landlords, letting agents and managing agents book us, not only the people who live or work in the property. Tell us who the contact on site is and who should receive the paperwork and we’ll copy in whoever needs it.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the property, the work and the access arrangements and we’ll come back with a fixed-price quote.
When to call us in Upper Hardres
When a home is being extended or renovated, it’s a good moment to look at heat pumps. It’s simpler to plan radiators, pipework and a cylinder while the builders are in.
Reasons to give us a call include:
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
Sizing comes from the heat each room loses on a cold day, not from the size of the old boiler.
What your quote should include
- Why the equipment they’re quoting suits the job
- Whether extra work needs your approval first
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
Upper Hardres questions
Will you come out to Upper Hardres?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Upper Hardres?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Upper Hardres, if they qualify. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. The installer applies, and we’re MCS certified.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
As a guide, it takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. The programme is planned to keep time without heating short and agreed before work begins.
Do you protect the property while you work?
Protection goes down first: dust sheets over floors and anything close to the work. Holes and fixings are agreed with you, and we clean up afterwards when we finish.
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.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi and others. For a new system, we suggest the make and model that suit the property and tell you why.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
Air-to-water suits homes with radiators and a cylinder; air-to-air suits rooms that need heating and cooling, and we help you choose. Both are part of what we install.
What a customer said
“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