East Sussex · Heat pump installation
Alciston air source heat pumps
Need air source heat pumps in Alciston? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, then sign it off with written records.
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Planning and permitted development questions
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Promising eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
- Planning approval where permitted development does not apply
If in doubt, give us a ring on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and we will say what we think before you book.
What the work covers
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Radiator systems
- Underfloor heating
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Alciston
Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures than most boilers which means some radiators may need upsizing. The survey shows which rooms are fine and which need changes, and the quote sets it out. If you are dealing with working out whether radiators need upsizing and deciding on the outdoor unit position, we can help.
Older and listed homes in villages like Alciston need extra care, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so we check consent first.
If a fault appears while the equipment is under the manufacturer’s warranty, tell us the make, model and installation date. We’ll explain how the manufacturer’s terms are likely to apply before any chargeable work goes ahead.
- Where
- Alciston (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Pricing
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Replies
- Same working day
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Nearby places to Alciston
Other services in Alciston
How it works
Each visit runs to the same pattern: agree the plan on site, protect the area, carry out the job, test what we’ve done and talk you through it. The visit itself takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. If a lane or gateway near Alciston is tight for a van, let us know and we will plan for it.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- The design covers the heat pump, emitters, hot water and outdoor unit.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- We install, commission and register the system under MCS.
How to prepare
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
How to get a quote
VAT is set out clearly on every quote, and the rate that applies to your job is stated. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it in writing rather than guess. For a fixed-price quote, ring us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk.
Related advice
Air source heat pumps around Alciston
About 55% of homes in Alciston and the neighbourhoods around it date from 1945 to 1972, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and about 77% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Whether the walls and loft have been insulated makes a real difference to the heat pump size for homes of that period. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
Period properties close to The Parish Church can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. Charleston Farmhouse lies about 1.3 miles north-west. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions.
Alciston is about 4 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. If you need air source heat pumps in Alciston, please ring us on 07833 053749 or send an email for a fixed-price quote. We work across London and the South East, including Alciston. Count every place we list in East Sussex and you reach 289, with Alciston on the list. We also work in Eastbourne, around 7 miles away.
Our nearest recent job to Alciston was on Corsica Road, Seaford (BN25), about 4 miles south: installing a marine-grade Daikin wall-mounted unit in the main living area.
Our working area takes in BN26, every street of it. Close to Alciston, our area also takes in Selmeston (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile north-east), Winton (1 mile south-east), Alfriston (2 miles south-east) and Milton Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south) and Lewes (7 miles north-west).
Around Alciston
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Rose Cottage Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Arlington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Alciston include Firle Beacon.
FAQs for Alciston
Will you come out to Alciston?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Alciston?
It depends on the property. Central Alciston sits inside the Alciston Conservation Area. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with the planning department at Wealden council, normally the authority for Alciston first.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes, on every job. New installations come with commissioning details, F-Gas records and warranty information, and repairs and services get a record of the work.
Are you F-Gas certified?
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company, with NICEIC approval for electrical work and MCS certification for heat pumps. We’re members of Checkatrade too.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
The main ones, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. For new systems, we recommend a brand and model to suit the job and tell you why.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
Whoever operates the equipment, together with the technicians who service it. Systems below 5 tCO2e fall outside the set leak check intervals, while larger ones need checks at least every 12 months, or every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We can tell you which band your system falls into.
Is there VAT on a heat pump?
For homes, currently none: HMRC zero-rates heat pumps installed in residential accommodation until 31 March 2027, and 5% applies after that. The relief is not available to businesses, and with air-to-air we confirm the VAT on the quote. This is general information, not tax advice.
Rented and managed buildings
Records are where property maintenance often slips. Every visit is written up, plus the F-Gas records where refrigerant is involved, so you can show what was done and when.
We work for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as homeowners and businesses. Tell us who the contact on site is and who should receive the paperwork, and we will keep everyone informed.
What affects the quote in Alciston
Your quote is based on your property. We consider:
- Whether it’s a simple split or a larger system
- The pipe route between the units
- One-off work versus a regular service cycle
Leaving a fault or an overdue service rarely makes the work cheaper. Small problems, from blocked filters to slow leaks, tend to get worse, and a struggling system uses more electricity to do less. If you are not sure what’s needed, call us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line and we will give you an honest view and a fixed price.
Helping us quote
A few details help us quote accurately. With your enquiry, please include:
- The remote or wall controller showing any error
- Your consumer unit or fuse board
- The paperwork from the last service, if you have it
Here’s what helps us quote: where the property is and what kind of building it is, photos of the rooms or units, the make and model of any existing system and any symptoms, from error codes to drips. Then phone us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
From one of our customers
“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”
James T., Crawley, office manager