Brighton and Hove · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Brighton and Hove
Looking for air source heat pumps in Brighton and Hove? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, finishing with proper records.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Comparing heat pump types
Air source heat pumps in Brighton and Hove, done properly
Installing an air source heat pump in a home is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027, then 5%. This is HMRC’s energy-saving materials relief, which applies to homes rather than businesses. For air-to-air systems, we confirm the VAT on your quote. Please treat this as general information rather than tax advice. The work covers air-to-air heat pumps, hot water cylinders and underfloor heating, and people most often call us about working out whether radiators need upsizing and plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump.
Houses in Brighton and Hove typically have room for an outdoor unit at the side or rear, and the position has to pass the MCS planning standard’s noise check to count as permitted development.
Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of their warranty. If that applies to your system, booking the service on time keeps the record straight and each visit is recorded.
- Location
- Brighton and Hove (BN3, BN41, BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Accreditations
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Quotes
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Each visit runs to the same pattern: agree the plan on site, put the dust sheets down, do the work, check the system and explain it all to you. The visit itself takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. We book visits in Brighton and Hove at a time that suits you, and business work around your hours.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- A heat loss survey works out how much heat each room needs, and we look at the radiators, the cylinder space and where the outdoor unit could go.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you’re eligible for and the VAT explained.
- Installation covers the outdoor unit, the indoor connections and the controls.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Let us know where we can park and unload
- Clear access to the fuse board
Getting a quote
Every quote shows the VAT clearly, with the rate that applies to your job. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. For a fixed-price quote, ring us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form.
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Air source heat pumps in Brighton and Hove: the local picture
Brighton and Hove is within about 1 mile of the coast. Coastal sites are worth mentioning at the survey, as salt air affects the outdoor unit and its fixings. In the mile around Brighton and Hove’s centre, 4 conservation areas have been designated. Listed buildings are part of the picture here: about 4 within half a mile of the centre, such as Church of St Barnabas (grade II*). So the heat pump survey asks two extra questions here: is the home listed, and is it inside a conservation area? VOA council tax data show about 39% of homes in and around Brighton and Hove date from 1919 to 1939. Homes of that age often have cavity walls that may or may not be insulated, which the survey checks.
With Portslade Manor about 1.3 miles west, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Brighton and Hove is in England. We cover Brighton and Hove for air source heat pumps and across the rest of Brighton and Hove. Our area takes in 30 places across Brighton and Hove.
Our nearest recent job to Brighton and Hove was on Second Avenue, Hove (BN3), about 1 mile south-east: installing a Mitsubishi Electric wall-mounted unit in the main living room.
You’ll find Brighton and Hove on the A270 and A293, so it’s easy for us to get to for surveys and visits. Every address in BN3, BN41 and BN1 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Brighton and Hove include Aldrington (1 mile south-west), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (2 miles east) and Brunswick (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east) and Kemptown (3 miles south-east).
Around Brighton and Hove
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Hove Park, The Drive Prep School and Hove Park School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Brighton and Hove itself: Aldrington station. Well-known places in the area include British Engineerium (0.7 miles north-east) and Churchill Square (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Brighton and Hove includes Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
What we’re called out for in Brighton and Hove
Homes with electric heating sometimes look at heat pumps as an alternative. A survey shows whether a heat pump suits the property and what would need to change along with whether any grant could apply.
Reasons to give us a call include:
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- Planning and permitted development questions
Live in one of the older houses around Holy Cross Church? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
What your quote should include
- Why the equipment they’re quoting suits the job
- Whether extra work needs your approval first
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
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Why deal with it now?
A sudden boiler failure rarely leaves room to plan a heat pump properly. Surveying and designing in advance means the system is sized right and any grant is applied for before you need the heat. Dealing with it now is normally simpler than a breakdown later.
Typical ranges are on our prices page, but your price depends on the job in front of us. Call for a fixed-price quote, and we will talk you through it.
Why choose AirCon Doctor in Brighton and Hove
- Leading brands including Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric and Fujitsu
- A 24/7 emergency line
- Checkatrade member
- F-Gas certified company
Common questions in Brighton and Hove
Does being near the sea make a difference to air source heat pumps in Brighton and Hove?
It can. Brighton and Hove is within about 1 mile of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion on outdoor units. The outdoor unit position, its fixings and regular servicing all help near the sea.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Brighton and Hove?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Brighton and Hove, if they qualify. Whether your home qualifies, and for how much, depends on the type of heat pump and the heating it replaces. You don’t apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Do you look at the job first?
Yes. Photos often do the job for simple work, while bigger systems and repairs that need testing get a visit.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Maintenance contracts are part of what we do, with visits at the interval your system and the manufacturer need. Every visit is recorded and F-Gas records kept where they apply.
What does F-Gas certified mean?
Certification shows a business is approved to work on systems that hold F gas refrigerant. In Great Britain, that certification is a legal requirement, not an optional extra, and AirCon Doctor is certified.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns that cannot wait. Call 07833 053749 and tell us what’s happened.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
Expect it to take several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. The cylinder, the radiators and the pipework make the biggest difference, and we confirm the timing with your quote.
Pricing air source heat pumps in Brighton and Hove
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- The brand, model and parts involved
- What electrical work the job needs
- The number of rooms, units or zones
Every job is different, so we price each one individually. The system, the access, the pipe routes and the parts involved all play a part.
What to send for a quote
What to send for a quote:
- The postcode and whether it’s a home, flat or business
- The paperwork from the last service, if you have it
- Wide photos of the room or the existing unit
Some jobs can be priced from pictures, while others need a survey. Multi-room systems, commercial buildings and anything with a long or hidden pipe route are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work is booked.
A customer’s words
“Very professional from the initial survey through to installation. The engineer explained everything clearly and the quote was exactly what we paid. Would not hesitate to recommend AirCon Doctor.”
David W., Haywards Heath