Air-to-air heat pumps in Rochester
From a single room to a whole floor: air-to-air heat pumps in Rochester, planned around your trading hours.
- Free site survey and fixed written quote
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does an air-to-air heat pump cost in Rochester?
Budget roughly £1,895–£4,550 per zone ex VAT in Rochester. For a typical job — shop or office heated and cooled by 2–4 units — expect £5,095–£15,500 plus VAT. The fixed price follows a free survey.
An air-to-air heat pump takes heat from the outside air and releases it indoors as warm air — the same equipment as reverse-cycle air conditioning, sized and set up for heating.
Covering Rochester and nearby
Rochester has a compact centre of shops, cafés and offices, with business units on its outskirts. Gillingham is about 3 km away.
That includes premises in ME1 and NE19 and the surrounding districts. Nearby, we also cover Chatham (about 2 km), Strood (about 2 km) and Gillingham (about 3 km). Buildings across Kent range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
What you get
- Heat loss and heat gain assessment
- Units selected for low-temperature heating output
- Outdoor units positioned for air flow and defrost drainage
- Controls with schedules and set-back temperatures
- Running-cost guidance against your current heating
Prices in Rochester
Guide prices for Rochester, set for the South East. Your fixed price comes in writing.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall-mounted heat pump unit | £1,895–£3,395 | £2,274–£4,074 | per zone |
| Cassette heat pump unit | £2,795–£4,550 | £3,354–£5,460 | per zone |
| Floor-standing console unit | £2,250–£3,950 | £2,700–£4,740 | per zone |
| Removal of old electric heaters | £50–£145 | £60–£174 | per heater |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
How a job in Rochester works
Heat loss survey
We assess fabric, glazing and ventilation to size for winter as well as summer. For sites in Rochester we confirm access and parking beforehand.
Design
Units are chosen for their heating output at low outdoor temperatures, not just their cooling rating.
Install
Outdoor units go where defrost water can drain safely and air flow is not restricted.
Set controls
Schedules and set-backs are configured so the system heats efficiently.
Before you book in Rochester
Air direction
Warm air rises, so units are set to direct air down when heating.
Shared buildings
In multi-let buildings, roof space, risers and plant areas are often controlled by a managing agent. We work to their permits and method-statement requirements.
Winter output
Heating output falls as it gets colder outside, so we size against winter design temperatures.
Leased premises
If your Rochester premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
Types of premises we cover in Rochester
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
In England, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; buildings with more than 12 kW of air conditioning in total also need a periodic energy inspection.
Questions about air-to-air heat pumps in Rochester
How much does an air-to-air heat pump cost in Rochester?
Guide prices in Rochester run from about £1,895 to £4,550 per zone, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or office heated and cooled by 2–4 units) costs £5,095–£15,500 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Chatham, Strood and Gillingham?
Yes. Alongside Rochester, we also cover Chatham, Strood and Gillingham. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Rochester?
All of them, including ME1 and NE19. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Is it cheaper than electric heaters?
In most cases, yes. A heat pump delivers several kWh of heat per kWh of electricity, while panel heaters deliver one. Actual savings depend on the system, building and tariff.
Can air conditioning really heat a building?
Yes. Reverse-cycle air conditioning is a heat pump. Sized for heating, it can be the main heat source for many commercial premises.
Talk to us about your premises in Rochester
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.