Sittingbourne Renewable Energy & Heating Specialists

TPS Eco serves **Sittingbourne and North Kent** with professional renewable energy and heating services. As **MCS-certified renewable energy specialists** and **Gas Safe registered** engineers, we provide comprehensive heat pump installation, solar panels, air conditioning, underfloor heating, gas boilers, and plumbing services across ME9, ME10, ME12, and ME13 postcodes. Based in nearby **Maidstone** (just 15 miles away), we offer rapid response times throughout Sittingbourne, Faversham, Isle of Sheppey, and surrounding areas. With over **15 years of experience** and **1,500+ completed projects**, we're North Kent's trusted partner for renewable energy and heating solutions.

As North Kent's leading renewable energy specialists, TPS Eco brings extensive local knowledge and rapid response times to Sittingbourne and surrounding areas. Our Maidstone base, just 15 miles away via the M2, means we understand North Kent properties intimately and can respond quickly to enquiries, installations, and emergency callouts.

Local Expertise: Sittingbourne's housing stock ranges from Victorian terraces in Milton Regis to modern estates in Kemsley and Newington. We've worked across all property types throughout North Kent, understanding the specific requirements of period properties in conservation areas, post-war housing, and contemporary developments. This experience ensures we recommend the perfect renewable energy solution for your specific property.

Fast Response Times: Located just 20-25 minutes from Sittingbourne via the M2, we typically conduct site surveys within 48 hours of your enquiry. For emergency boiler repairs and plumbing callouts, our response times are among the fastest in North Kent, getting your heating and hot water restored quickly.

Comprehensive Certifications: We hold all necessary industry certifications including MCS certification for heat pumps and solar panels (essential for accessing the £7,500 BUS grant and Smart Export Guarantee payments), Gas Safe registration for all boiler work, RECC certification for consumer protection, F-Gas certification for air conditioning, and comprehensive public liability insurance. Every installation meets Building Regulations and manufacturer specifications.

Proven Track Record: Having completed over 1,500 projects for 800+ customers across Kent, we bring extensive experience to every installation. From straightforward boiler replacements to complex heat pump systems integrated with solar arrays and underfloor heating, we've successfully delivered projects of every scale and complexity throughout Sittingbourne.

Transparent Pricing: We provide detailed, itemised quotations with no hidden costs. Every quote includes equipment, labour, warranties, Building Control certification, and grant application support. Our customers appreciate our honest advice and competitive pricing backed by quality workmanship.

Emergency Service: Heating and plumbing emergencies don't follow office hours. We provide emergency callout services 7 days a week, ensuring Sittingbourne residents receive prompt assistance when boilers fail or plumbing disasters strike.

Sittingbourne homeowners are increasingly choosing heat pumps as the smart alternative to gas boilers, benefiting from substantial government grants, dramatically lower running costs, and future-proof renewable heating. North Kent's mild maritime climate provides ideal conditions for heat pump operation year-round.

Why Heat Pumps Excel in Sittingbourne

Kent's temperate climate ensures excellent heat pump performance throughout the year. Air source heat pumps extract heat from outside air and transfer it into your home at 300-400% efficiency, meaning for every 1kW of electricity consumed, you generate 3-4kW of heat. This exceptional efficiency delivers significant cost savings compared to traditional gas boilers.

The £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant: The UK government provides substantial grants supporting renewable heating adoption. When you install an air source or ground source heat pump, £7,500 is deducted directly from your installation cost. Hybrid heat pumps qualify for £5,000 grants. We manage all grant applications on your behalf, ensuring you receive maximum financial support. This means a typical air source heat pump costing £8,000-£10,000 could cost you just £500-£2,500 after the grant.

Dramatic Running Cost Savings: Heat pumps typically with competitive pricing annually to operate, compared to competitive prices for gas boilers. That's approximately 60% lower heating bills, saving competitive prices every year. Over a 20-year system lifespan, you could save competitive prices. With rising gas prices and the government's commitment to supporting electricity prices through renewable generation, these savings will likely increase further.

Suitability for Sittingbourne Properties: Heat pumps work excellently across Sittingbourne's diverse housing stock:

• Victorian terraces in Milton Regis and the town centre benefit from heat pumps, particularly after insulation improvements
• Post-war housing throughout Sittingbourne typically has adequate insulation and space for outdoor units
• Modern estates in Kemsley, Newington, and surrounding developments are ideal candidates with good thermal performance
• Period properties can accommodate discreetly positioned outdoor units or explore ground source options
• Rural properties around Borden, Bredgar, and Tunstall often have space for ground source systems

Our Sittingbourne Heat Pump Services

Air Source Heat Pump Installation: The most popular renewable heating choice, air source heat pumps extract heat from outside air using a compact outdoor unit. Installation typically requires 2-3 days with minimal disruption. Systems cost £7,000-£11,000 before the £7,500 grant, resulting in net costs of just £0-£3,500. We install premium brands including Mitsubishi, Daikin, and Vaillant, all covered by comprehensive 5-10 year warranties. These systems provide both heating and hot water for your entire property.

Ground Source Heat Pump Installation: Properties with larger gardens can benefit from ground source systems offering even higher efficiency. Installation involves laying ground loops either horizontally in trenches or vertically in boreholes. Costs range from £14,000-£22,000, reduced to £6,500-£14,500 after the £7,500 grant. Ground source systems are particularly suitable for rural properties with adequate land.

Hybrid Heat Pumps: Combining a heat pump with your existing gas boiler, hybrid systems provide flexibility and lower upfront investment (£6,000-£9,000 minus £5,000 grant). The heat pump handles most heating requirements, with the boiler providing backup during extremely cold periods or for rapid hot water delivery. Hybrid systems work perfectly for properties where full heat pump installation might be challenging.

Real Cost Examples for Sittingbourne Properties:

• 3-bedroom semi-detached: Air source heat pump system £8,000, minus £7,500 grant = £500 total cost
• 4-bedroom detached: Air source heat pump system £10,000, minus £7,500 grant = £2,500 total cost
• Period property: Ground source heat pump system £18,000, minus £7,500 grant = £10,500 total cost

Heat Pump Integration: We design systems integrating perfectly with your existing heating distribution, whether radiators or underfloor heating. Modern heat pumps deliver temperatures suitable for standard radiators, though larger radiators or fan-assisted models may improve efficiency. Underfloor heating paired with heat pumps provides optimal performance and exceptional comfort.

Installation Process: Our process begins with a comprehensive site survey assessing your property's heat loss, insulation levels, existing heating system, and suitable locations for equipment. We provide detailed quotations including all equipment, labour, warranties, and Building Control certification. Installation typically completes within 2-3 days. We commission the system, demonstrate operation, and handle all grant paperwork on your behalf.

Serving Sittingbourne, Milton Regis, Kemsley, Newington, Teynham, Borden, Bredgar, Tunstall, Faversham, Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, and all surrounding North Kent areas.

Sittingbourne's location in Southeast England provides excellent solar potential, with properties generating substantial electricity year-round. Solar panels represent one of the best investments for reducing energy costs whilst increasing property value and environmental credentials.

Solar Benefits in Sittingbourne

Electricity Bill Savings: A typical 4kW solar system (12-16 panels) generates 3,400-4,200 kWh annually in Sittingbourne. With electricity averaging 27p/kWh, this represents competitive prices worth of electricity. Assuming you use 50-60% directly and export the remainder, you'll save competitive prices annually on electricity bills.

Smart Export Guarantee Payments: The SEG scheme pays you for surplus electricity exported to the grid. At typical rates of 15p/kWh, exporting 1,200-1,500 kWh annually earns competitive prices. Combined with bill savings, your total annual benefit reaches competitive prices.

Long-Term Performance: Solar panels come with 25-year performance warranties, guaranteeing 80-85% output after 25 years. Over this period, your system could generate competitive prices in combined savings and export income, representing excellent return on investment with payback periods of 6-10 years.

Property Value Enhancement: Solar panels increase property appeal and market value. Homes with solar systems attract environmentally conscious buyers, demonstrate lower running costs, and often achieve higher sale prices with faster sales.

Solar System Sizes and Costs

3-4kW Systems (8-12 panels): with competitive pricing these smaller systems suit properties with lower electricity consumption or limited roof space. Annual generation of 2,600-3,400 kWh provides savings of competitive prices annually.

5-6kW Systems (15-20 panels): The most popular choice, with competitive pricing. These systems generate 4,250-5,100 kWh annually, delivering savings of competitive prices annually. Ideal for average family homes with typical electricity consumption.

7-10kW Systems (21-30 panels): Larger systems with competitive pricing suit high consumption properties or those planning electric vehicle charging. Annual generation of 6,000-8,500 kWh provides savings of competitive prices annually.

Suitability for Sittingbourne Properties

Most Sittingbourne properties are excellent solar candidates:

• South-facing roofs provide optimal generation, though southeast and southwest orientations work very well
• Roof pitch between 15-50 degrees is ideal, common across Sittingbourne's housing stock
• Available roof space of 20-40m² accommodates typical residential systems
• Modern developments often feature ideal roof characteristics for solar installation
• Period properties can benefit from careful panel placement maintaining aesthetic appeal

Installation and Ongoing Benefits

Quick Installation: Solar panel installation typically completes in 1-2 days, including panel mounting, inverter installation, and connection to your consumer unit. Minimal disruption with most work conducted externally.

Solar Battery Storage: Adding battery storage (competitive prices) increases self-consumption from 50-60% to 80-90%, maximizing financial returns. Store excess daytime generation for evening use rather than exporting at lower rates. Popular systems include Tesla Powerwall, GivEnergy, and Solax batteries.

Solar + Heat Pump Combination: The ultimate pairing for energy independence. Solar panels generate electricity powering your heat pump, dramatically reducing heating costs. We design integrated systems optimizing both technologies, with battery storage ensuring maximum self-consumption. Many Sittingbourne customers combine both installations for comprehensive renewable energy coverage.

Maintenance: Solar panels require minimal maintenance. Occasional cleaning and annual inspections ensure optimal performance. We offer maintenance packages providing peace of mind.

Serving all Sittingbourne areas including postcodes ME9, ME10, ME12, ME13.

Whilst heat pumps represent the future of heating, gas boilers remain relevant for many Sittingbourne properties. Whether you need emergency repairs, annual servicing, or new boiler installation, our Gas Safe registered engineers provide comprehensive boiler services throughout North Kent.

New Boiler Installation

Combi Boilers: The most popular choice for Sittingbourne homes, providing instant hot water and central heating from a single compact unit. Ideal for properties with 1-3 bathrooms. Installation with competitive pricing including premium brands such as Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, or Ideal. Combi boilers deliver excellent efficiency (94-95% ErP A-rated) and require minimal space, perfect for smaller properties.

System Boilers: Suited to larger homes with higher hot water demand, system boilers work with separate hot water cylinders providing higher flow rates for multiple bathrooms. Installation with competitive pricing. System boilers integrate well with solar thermal systems and provide ample hot water for busy family households.

Regular Boilers: Traditional systems with separate hot water cylinders and cold water tanks, suited to properties with existing systems or specific requirements. Installation with competitive pricing. Regular boilers work well in period properties with existing cylinder and tank infrastructure.

Boiler Servicing and Repairs

Annual Boiler Servicing: Essential for safety, efficiency, and warranty compliance. Our comprehensive annual service at competitive rates includes complete inspection, cleaning, flue gas analysis, safety checks, and certification. Regular servicing prevents breakdowns, maintains efficiency reducing running costs, and ensures safe operation. We service all major brands across Sittingbourne.

Emergency Boiler Repairs: Boiler breakdowns are stressful, especially during winter months. Our emergency repair service operates 7 days a week with competitive callout fees. Our engineers carry extensive parts stock enabling same-day repairs in most cases. We repair all major brands and provide honest advice on whether repair or replacement makes better economic sense.

Boiler Replacement Advice: When boilers reach 12-15 years old, efficiency declines and repairs become more frequent. We provide honest guidance on whether repairing your existing boiler or upgrading to a new condensing boiler or heat pump makes better financial sense based on your specific circumstances.

Transitioning from Gas Boilers to Heat Pumps

Many Sittingbourne homeowners consider replacing aging boilers with heat pumps. We provide honest, pressure-free advice on whether your property suits heat pump installation, potential savings, grant availability, and realistic payback periods. Sometimes maintaining your gas boiler whilst adding solar panels represents the better choice; other times, heat pump replacement makes perfect sense. We'll guide you based on your property's specific characteristics and your requirements.

Our Gas Safe registered engineers serve all Sittingbourne areas, providing professional boiler installation, servicing, and repairs with transparent pricing and quality workmanship guaranteed.

Air Conditioning Installation

Sittingbourne summers are becoming increasingly warm, with temperatures exceeding 30°C during heatwaves. Air conditioning provides comfortable indoor temperatures, improved sleep quality, and better productivity for home offices.

Residential Air Conditioning: Single split systems (competitive prices installed) provide efficient cooling and heating for individual rooms. Multi-split systems (competitive prices) serve multiple rooms from one outdoor unit, offering whole-home comfort more economically than multiple individual units.

Commercial Air Conditioning: Offices, shops, and restaurants throughout Sittingbourne benefit from our commercial installations (with competitive pricing available). We design systems matching your premises' requirements, ensuring comfortable environments for staff and customers.

Premium Brands: We install Mitsubishi, Daikin, and Fujitsu systems, renowned for reliability, efficiency, and quiet operation. Our F-Gas certified engineers ensure compliant installation and provide ongoing maintenance and repairs.

Underfloor Heating

Luxurious and efficient, underfloor heating transforms comfort levels whilst reducing energy consumption. Particularly effective when paired with heat pumps.

Water Underfloor Heating: Ideal for integration with heat pumps, water UFH systems with competitive pricing per m². Operating at low temperatures (35-45°C), they deliver exceptional comfort and approximately 30% better efficiency than radiators. Perfect for extensions, renovations, and new builds throughout Sittingbourne.

Electric Underfloor Heating: Suited to bathrooms, kitchens, and smaller areas, electric UFH with competitive pricing per m² installed. Quick and straightforward to install with minimal floor build-up required.

Plumbing Services

Comprehensive plumbing services across Sittingbourne for all domestic and commercial requirements.

24/7 Emergency Plumbing: Burst pipes, major leaks, and plumbing emergencies receive rapid response with competitive prices callout fees. Our vans carry extensive parts stock enabling same-day repairs.

Bathroom Installations: Complete bathroom installations from competitive prices including design, supply, and installation of all sanitaryware, tiling, and finishing.

General Plumbing: Tap repairs and replacements, toilet repairs, radiator installation, leak detection and repair, hot water cylinder installation (competitive prices), and all general plumbing requirements.

Fast, professional service across all Sittingbourne and North Kent areas from experienced, fully qualified plumbers.

Sittingbourne is a vibrant North Kent market town with a population of approximately 50,000, situated between Maidstone and Faversham. Historically known for paper mills, brick making, and fruit production, Sittingbourne has evolved into a popular residential location offering excellent transport links whilst retaining its market town character.

Transport Connectivity: Sittingbourne's position on the A2 and M2 provides excellent road connections to London, Canterbury, and Medway towns. Sittingbourne railway station offers regular services to London Victoria (approximately 45 minutes), making the town popular with commuters seeking more affordable housing than inner Kent or London whilst maintaining excellent connectivity.

Property Characteristics: Sittingbourne features diverse housing stock including Victorian terraces in Milton Regis and the town centre, post-war housing developments, modern estates in Kemsley and Newington, and rural properties in surrounding villages like Borden, Bredgar, and Tunstall. This variety means different properties suit different renewable energy solutions, which our experience helps match perfectly to your specific circumstances.

Historic Significance: Milton Creek historically served as an important waterway supporting local industry including the famous paper mills and brick works. Whilst heavy industry has declined, the town retains interesting heritage alongside modern amenities.

Local Amenities: The Forum shopping centre, Sittingbourne Retail Park, and the town centre provide comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities. Good schools, healthcare services, and community amenities make Sittingbourne popular with families.

Surrounding Areas We Serve: Beyond Sittingbourne itself, we serve Faversham (historic market town), Isle of Sheppey including Sheerness and Minster, Teynham, Newington, Borden, Bredgar, Tunstall, and all surrounding villages across ME9, ME10, ME12, and ME13 postcodes.

TPS Eco serves Sittingbourne and surrounding North Kent areas from our Maidstone headquarters, just 15 miles away via the M2 motorway. This proximity ensures rapid response times for surveys, installations, and emergency callouts.

Primary Service Area: Sittingbourne town centre, Milton Regis, Kemsley, Newington, Teynham, Borden, Bredgar, Tunstall.

Extended Coverage: Faversham, Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, Minster, Eastchurch, Leysdown, Queenborough, Bobbing, Key Street, Iwade.

Postcode Coverage: ME9, ME10, ME12, ME13, and surrounding areas.

Travel Time: Approximately 20-25 minutes from our Maidstone base via the M2, enabling same-day emergency response and rapid scheduling for installations and surveys.

Neighbouring Areas: We also serve Medway towns, Maidstone, Ashford, Canterbury, and all Kent areas within our 25-mile service radius.