- Area
- Kent
- Postcode district
- DA11
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Strood, Rochester, Gillingham
Homes in Gravesend and the wider DA11 district can book a free survey for installation enquiries. Nearby we also cover Strood (about 6 miles south-east) and Rochester.
Heat pump services in Gravesend
All services in Gravesend:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Gravesend can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which takes £7,500 off the cost of an air source heat pump when it replaces fossil-fuel or electric heating. Replacing oil or LPG heating qualifies for £9,000 for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, and air-to-air systems for £2,500. The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies for the grant and deducts it from the price.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK until 31 March 2027. In England most houses can have an air source heat pump under permitted development, provided the unit meets the MCS noise and siting standards; the old 1 m boundary limit was removed on 29 May 2025. We flag listed buildings, flats and sensitive conservation-area positions at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Gravesend
Here are typical prices for an air source heat pump in Kent, installed and including VAT. Use the guide price tool for a figure based on your home, then a survey confirms it in writing.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,800–£12,900 | £2,300–£5,400 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,800–£13,900 | £3,300–£6,400 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,350–£15,950 | £4,850–£8,450 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,400–£18,550 | £6,900–£11,050 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,000–£23,200 | £9,500–£15,700 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Designing for Gravesend's winters
Gravesend sees roughly 7 hours 50 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 38 minutes in June. Milder southern winters suit heat pumps well, though the system is still sized for a cold snap rather than an average day.
Heat pumps in Gravesend: questions
How soon can you survey a home in Gravesend?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Kent. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
What size heat pump does a Gravesend home need?
It depends on the heat loss, not the postcode. As a rough guide, a 3 bedroom semi often needs 6–9 kW, but the room-by-room survey sets the actual size for your Gravesend home.
Can you service a heat pump in Gravesend that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Gravesend, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Gravesend house?
Usually at the side or rear, on a level base with space around it for airflow and servicing, away from bedroom windows where possible. The surveyor checks positions at your Gravesend home.