Heating upgrades and heat pumps · South East
Heating upgrades and heat pumps in Swale
Social landlords in Swale can use us to replace heating systems with minimum disruption to residents.
Social landlords in Swale can appoint us for heating upgrades and heat pumps, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Swale belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.
Swale at a glance
- Council
- Swale Borough Council
- Region
- South East
- County
- Kent
- Council homes
- Transferred to housing associations
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 151,015 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.10 (VOA 2026)
Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.
Who owns the social homes in Swale?
Most social homes in Swale are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Swale Borough Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
What do we cover in Swale?
- Radiator and emitter upgrades sized to the design
- Heating controls and smart thermostats
- System flushing and commissioning
- Removal of redundant appliances and flues
- Resident guidance on running the new system
How do we deliver it?
For heat pumps we insist on a heat loss calculation and emitter sizing. Undersized radiators are the most common reason residents say a heat pump does not work.
Which rules apply in Swale?
Gas work done for payment must be carried out by a member of the Gas Safe Register (Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998). Landlords must have each gas appliance and flue checked at least every 12 months and give the record to the tenant within 28 days.
Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about heating upgrades and heat pumps
What do heating upgrades and heat pumps cost in Swale?
Our guide range for an air source heat pump in Swale is £11,000–£15,400 per home. That is the UK range of £10,000–£14,000 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.10 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.05–1.15); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.
Questions about heating upgrades and heat pumps in Swale
Does Swale Borough Council still own council homes?
Most social homes in Swale are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Swale Borough Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
Can you take on heating upgrades and heat pumps in Swale as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Swale can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for heating upgrades and heat pumps, working under their systems and their client's specification.
Do you also work near Swale?
Yes. We take on heating upgrades and heat pumps across the South East, including Medway, Maidstone, Canterbury and Southend-on-Sea, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in Swale
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Aids and adaptations
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Damp and mould remediation
- Housing disrepair works
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Electrical remedial works and rewires
- Estate and external works
- Void property works
- Window and door replacement
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Responsive repairs