East Sussex · Heat pump installation
Doleham air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps for Doleham and the surrounding area: a survey or diagnosis, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
Air source heat pumps in Doleham: the local picture
About 85% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
If your home is near Doleham station and heated by a gas boiler, an air-to-water heat pump can replace it where the survey shows it suits. If your home is one of the older properties near The Parish Church of St George, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Doleham is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Doleham gets the same approach as every job we take on: diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we’ve finished. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, Doleham among them. You can also see our page for Eastbourne, about 17 miles away.
The closest recent job we can point to from Doleham was on Old London Road, Hastings (TN35), about 4 miles south-west: installing three Samsung cassette units in the main co-working hall and a wall-mounted unit in the meeting room.
You’ll find streets such as Doleham Lane and Doleham Close, and we cover them all. Here we cover the TN35 postcode area. Close to Doleham, our area also takes in Three Oaks (1 mile south-east), Broadland Row (2 miles north-east), Broad Street (2 miles east), Broad Oak (2 miles north) and Udimore (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (5 miles south-west) and Hastings Old Town (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Doleham
Doleham has its own railway station: Doleham station. Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Doleham include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
How we handle air source heat pumps in Doleham
Air source heat pumps collect heat from outdoor air and bring it inside with electricity running the compressor and fans. It works on the same principle as air conditioning, run the other way, and air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes simply called air conditioning. The work covers homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, air-to-water heat pumps and radiator systems, and common reasons people get in touch are choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air and finding a place for the outdoor unit.
If your home in or near Doleham is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump, on top of the £7,500.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: commissioning details for an installation, a fault and repair note for a repair, or a record of the service. File it with the manual, because it helps with any later warranty question.
- Location
- Doleham (TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quotes
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Think of the visit in three stages: diagnose, treat and sign off. First comes a careful look at the system or the space, then we do the work, and finally we test, record and explain. Most of the time goes on the middle part, which takes anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes. For a village like Doleham, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- A survey covers heat loss, radiators, hot water and where the outdoor unit could sit.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Before we arrive
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
Ask for 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. To get one, phone us on 07833 053749 or send an email.
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Why act early in Doleham
For eligible off-gas homes on oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is on offer until March 2027. If that applies to you, it’s worth asking about sooner rather than later. Planning ahead for a job in Doleham means we can bring everything needed.
Every job is different, so each one gets its own fixed-price quote. The system, the access, the pipe routes and the parts involved all make a difference.
Why book with us
- We diagnose before we treat
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
- A reply the same working day
- Members of Checkatrade
Read our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Looking after it afterwards
So the system stays in good health:
- Use the settings explained at handover
- Book a yearly service
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
Equipment warranties come from the manufacturer. We explain the terms for your brand, including any servicing conditions.
Book a service every year. Your manufacturer’s warranty terms may say something about servicing.
Questions from Doleham
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Doleham?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. A conservation area takes in the middle of Doleham. 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 Rother council, which is typically the planning authority for Doleham first.
Do you cover smaller places like Doleham?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us in Doleham and across East Sussex. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
Do you protect the property while you work?
Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets before we start, and we tidy up as we go. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
How much VAT is charged on a heat pump in a home?
Homes pay 0% VAT on a heat pump installation until 31 March 2027, then 5%. Hotels and businesses pay the standard rate, and this isn’t tax advice.
What warranty do I get?
It’s the manufacturer’s, and the terms are theirs. Some brands make regular servicing a condition, so keep your service records.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
An installation takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. We confirm the timing after the survey, and you can ring us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier to book it.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- A grant for a home that doesn’t meet the scheme rules
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
If you are not sure, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us a line and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work
- Underfloor heating
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
What a customer said
“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