Kent · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Whetsted
One call covers MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for in Whetsted, from the first look to sign-off. An F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, on Checkatrade.
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
When something else is needed
A few issues sit outside what this work can do:
- A grant for a home that does not meet the scheme rules
- Gas boiler work, such as disconnecting the old boiler, which needs a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
Not sure which it is? You can give us a ring on 07833 053749 or send an email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Radiator systems
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Whetsted
Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures than most boilers, so radiators may need to be larger to give out the same heat. The survey shows which rooms are fine and which need changes, and the quote sets it out. Typical jobs include questions about where the outdoor unit can go and ageing boilers that will need replacing, across air-to-air heat pumps, underfloor heating and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas.
If your home in or near Whetsted is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027, on top of the £7,500.
Any work on the refrigerant circuit is recorded: the work carried out, the refrigerant involved and the quantities. Keep the records with the manual and the warranty documents, as a manufacturer or a future engineer may ask to see them.
- Place
- Whetsted (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Enquiries
- On the working day you ask
- Guide price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Pricing
- A fixed price before work begins
- Accreditations
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
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How the visit works
If the system has to be off for part of the visit, we tell you before work begins so it does not catch you out. In a business, work can often be done one area at a time. The work takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. For a place like Whetsted, the timing is set with you and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- Cost, grant and VAT appear on one fixed-price quote.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
Before we arrive
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
Getting a price
Some jobs can be priced from pictures, while others need a survey. Bigger systems, commercial sites and awkward pipe routes are normally surveyed on site. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work is booked.
Related advice
Questions from Whetsted
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Whetsted?
Whetsted is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Can I fit a heat pump in Whetsted without planning permission?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. A conservation area takes in the middle of Whetsted. 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 the local planning authority (for Whetsted, typically Tunbridge Wells council).
How long does a heat pump installation take?
Expect it to take from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. The cylinder, the radiators and the pipework make the biggest difference and the timing is set out with your quote.
Do you look at the job first?
Yes. Photos often do the job for simple work, while larger systems and faults that need testing are seen on site.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
£8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) for air-to-water, before the grant. The final price depends on the heat loss survey, the radiators and the cylinder, and you get a fixed-price quote.
What does F-Gas certified mean?
For refrigerant work, both the engineer and the company need the right F-gas credentials. Ask to see proof before booking anyone, and we are happy to show ours.
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
It depends on the manufacturer’s terms. Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of the warranty, so it’s worth checking. Keep every service record either way.
What affects the quote in Whetsted
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- The electrical supply and whether a new circuit is needed
- The brand, model and parts involved
- The pipe route between the units
Homes, offices, shops and public buildings are all priced the same way: the equipment, the access, the work involved and the time it takes. Ask for a fixed-price quote and we’ll explain each part.
What to send for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- The address and the type of property
- The fuse board and where it is in the property
- The make and model of the system, from the label
For air source heat pumps in Whetsted, phone 07833 053749. Tell us what kind of property it is and what you’d like done, plus some pictures if they’re to hand. Enquiries get a reply the same working day.
Homes in Whetsted and heat pumps
Census 2021 figures found about 69% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Period properties close to Five Oak Green Church can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. If your home is near Paddock Wood station and heated by a gas boiler, an air-to-water heat pump can replace it where the survey shows it suits.
Whetsted is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. If you need air source heat pumps in Whetsted, please phone 07833 053749 for a fixed-price quote. We work across London and the South East, Whetsted included. Whetsted is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent where we work for homes and businesses. East Grinstead is in our area too, about 17 miles from Whetsted.
Our nearest recent job to Whetsted was on Beacon Road, Crowborough (TN6), about 13 miles south-west: installing a Mitsubishi Electric multi-split system serving four bedrooms and a large home office.
Our working area takes in TN12, every street of it. Nearby, we also cover air source heat pumps in Five Oak Green (1 mile south-west), Paddock Wood (1 mile south-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile south-west), Capel (2 miles south-west) and Crockhurst Street (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west) and Tonbridge (4 miles west).
Near you in Whetsted
Around Whetsted, our work takes us to homes and businesses near The Kings Head pub, Mascalls School and Foal Hurst Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (4.4 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
What the work involves, system by system
Air-to-air heat pumps
Since 2025, air-to-air heat pumps can also be permitted development in England, subject to the conditions. Cooling-only units are not included, so check with the council.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
There’s one grant per property, and you cannot get a grant to replace a low-carbon system, and hybrid systems are not eligible.
What a customer said
“Excellent service from start to finish. Two wall-mounted units installed in our home. Clean, tidy work: they protected all the floors and left no mess. The systems work brilliantly. Would highly recommend.”
Sarah M., East Grinstead