Kent · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Warmlake, Kent
Air source heat pumps, in Warmlake and nearby. Ask us for a fixed-price quote; we reply the same working day.
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- A boiler that’s getting old
- No space for a hot water cylinder
What happens on the day
We keep the work area tidy as we go, with sheets down and mess cleared as we go. Any holes, fixings or cable routes are agreed with you before we drill. The visit takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Work in Warmlake is booked in advance at a time that suits you.
- First, a chat about the property and your goals for the heating.
- A survey covers heat loss, radiators, hot water and where the outdoor unit could sit.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know where we can park and unload
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
Get a fixed-price quote
VAT is set out clearly on every quote, with the rate that applies to your job. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. For a fixed-price quote, call us on 07833 053749.
Related advice
Air source heat pumps in Warmlake, done properly
Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures than most boilers which means some radiators may need upsizing. We check each radiator against the room’s heat loss, and the quote sets it out. If you’re dealing with finding a place for the outdoor unit and working out whether radiators need upsizing, we can help.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Warmlake, 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
- Warmlake (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Credentials
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Prices
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Quotes
- A fixed price before we start
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps in Warmlake: the local picture
About 6 listed entries lie within half a mile of central Warmlake, The Plough Inn (grade II) 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 planning team at Maidstone council, which usually handles Warmlake where necessary. The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures show about 47% of homes across Warmlake and its surrounding area were built in 2000 or later, and the 2021 Census found about 72% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Better insulated, newer homes are often a good match for a heat pump. Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
With Stoneacre about 2.1 miles north, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Warmlake is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Warmlake for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of Kent. We cover 922 places across Kent. The nearest of our city pages is East Grinstead, around 27 miles from Warmlake.
From Warmlake Orchard, Oast Gardens and Maidstone Road to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Jobs in ME17 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Five Wents (1 mile north), Sutton Valence (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile north) and Chart Sutton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east) and Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west).
Around Warmlake
In Warmlake, that means homes and buildings near The Plough Inn. Warmlake’s nearest station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (4.6 miles north) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north-east).
After we’ve gone
After the visit, a few habits help:
- Keep radiators clear
- Keep to regular servicing
- Use the settings explained at handover
If anything does not seem right after installation, call 07833 053749 or drop us a line and we will talk it through. A yearly service is a good habit.
Keep radiators and indoor units unobstructed so the heat can get into the room.
Common problems we fix in Warmlake
Many enquiries start with a question about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Eligibility depends on the property, the system and the scheme rules and we confirm it before you go ahead.
It’s time to call us if you’re dealing with:
- Comparing heat pump types
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
Older homes near Church of St Michael may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the manufacturer’s warranty depends on regular servicing
- If the figure could change on the day
- Whether testing, commissioning and paperwork are included
FAQs for Warmlake
Is the heat pump grant available in Warmlake?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Warmlake, if they qualify. Whether your home qualifies, and for how much, depends on the type of heat pump and the heating it replaces. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Do you cover smaller places like Warmlake?
Yes. Warmlake is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A few photos and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
Anything that involves the refrigerant needs an F-Gas qualified engineer from a certified company. That’s the law, not just our preference, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
Can you set up regular servicing?
Yes. Maintenance contracts are part of what we do, set at the interval the system and the manufacturer’s terms need. Every visit is recorded and F-Gas records kept where they apply.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns that can’t wait. Call 07833 053749 and tell us what’s happened.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting and managing agents, and businesses of every size across London and the South East. Let us know who the records should go to.
When will I hear back?
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.
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Landlords, agents and facilities managers
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 will keep everyone informed.
Portfolio owners often want one contractor and one number. Our area covers Greater London and the South East, so a run of properties can go into one programme and kept to a regular schedule.
A customer’s words
“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