East Sussex · Heat pump installation
Eastbourne air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps in Eastbourne from an F-Gas certified company, with the manufacturer’s warranty terms explained on your quote. Enquiries answered the same working day.
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
Air source heat pumps in Eastbourne
A £2,500 grant is available for some air-to-air heat pumps, with conditions. It has to replace the fossil-fuel heating, cover the whole heating demand, be fitted by an MCS certified installer and be in a home, so an add-on next to a boiler is not eligible. If the problem is comparing heat pump types and working out where a cylinder could go, we can sort it out.
In Eastbourne, an air-to-water system takes over from the boiler for heating and hot water, with £7,500 off through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme where the home qualifies.
We’re an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work, MCS certified for heat pumps and a Checkatrade member. Our engineers hold the F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
- Place
- Eastbourne (BN23, BN22, BN21, BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
FAQs for Eastbourne
Can you do air source heat pumps in Eastbourne?
We do: Eastbourne falls inside our working area. Tell us a little about the job and we will take it from there.
Does sea air affect air conditioning in Eastbourne?
It can. Eastbourne is within about 1 mile of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion on outdoor units. We site outdoor units out of the worst of the sea wind where possible and can suggest models with corrosion protection where the manufacturer offers it.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
The work 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. The survey lets us set a firm programme, and you can call us on 07833 053749 to book it.
Can I get a grant for an air-to-air heat pump?
Yes, but only where it becomes the home’s main heating. An air-to-air heat pump can get £2,500 if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating, meets the full heating demand, is fitted by an MCS certified installer and is in a home. Fitted alongside a boiler, it will not qualify.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant?
Possibly. The scheme runs in England and Wales and pays £7,500 towards an eligible air-to-water or ground source heat pump, or £2,500 for an air-to-air system that meets stricter conditions. Homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas can get an extra £1,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump until March 2027. We check your home against the rules at the survey.
What’s the price of a heat pump installation?
Air-to-water work is in the £8,000–£16,000 range (0% VAT on homes), with any grant still to come off. The heat pump size, radiator changes and the cylinder decide where in that range you are. Air-to-air is priced after a survey.
Can you set up regular servicing?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we’ll suggest a schedule with a fixed price. Leak checks required by the F-gas rules can be built in for larger systems.
Pricing air source heat pumps in Eastbourne
Typical ranges are on our prices page, but every job is priced on its own. The quote depends on:
- The size of the job
- How easy the units are to reach
- How far the pipework has to run, and where
Every job is different, so each one gets its own fixed-price quote. The equipment, how we reach it, the route between units and the work needed all make a difference.
Asking for a quote
Good pictures often save a visit. Try to include:
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
- Any error code or flashing light on the display
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
To help us quote: the address and the type of property, a few photos, the make and model of any existing system and any symptoms, from error codes to drips. Once you have those, ring us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form.
How the visit works
Testing is the last part of the visit wherever the system can be switched on. Then we show you what we’ve done and answer any questions, and anything that needs attention later is pointed out. The visit 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. A few pictures of the room, the outside wall and the fuse board help us plan a job in Eastbourne.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you are hoping for.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- Installation covers the outdoor unit, the indoor connections and the controls.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
Preparing for the visit
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
Get a fixed-price quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Tell us the address and what you need, and simple jobs can often be priced without a visit.
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Also near Eastbourne
Also in Eastbourne
What a heat pump looks like in Eastbourne
At about 1 mile from the coast, Eastbourne is close enough for sea air to matter. For a heat pump near the sea, ask about any coastal protection option the manufacturer offers. VOA council tax data put about 45% of homes in the Eastbourne area before 1919, and about 37% of households live in terraced houses, according to the last census (2021). Period properties can still suit a heat pump, but the design has to start from accurate heat loss figures. Terraced houses share walls with neighbours, which helps, but the outdoor unit position needs care with noise next door. In the mile around Eastbourne’s centre, 2 conservation areas have been designated. Where a home is affected, the outdoor unit position is settled with the planning team at Eastbourne council, which usually handles Eastbourne before the heat pump design is finished.
For a home near Hampden Park station, the survey looks at whether an air-to-water or air-to-air heat pump suits better.
Eastbourne is in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the BN23 postcode area, we cover air source heat pumps. Eastbourne is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover.
One of our recent jobs in Eastbourne was on Meads Road (BN20): installing a Mitsubishi Electric multi-split system serving three bedrooms and a study.
Eastbourne is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex for air source heat pumps. Every address in BN23, BN22, BN21 and BN20 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover include Hampden Park (1 mile north-west), Upperton (1 mile south-west), Old Town (1 mile south-west), Ratton Village (2 miles west) and Meads (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (13 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles north-east), Seaford (8 miles west) and Lewes (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Eastbourne
In Eastbourne, that means homes and buildings near Princes Park, Ratton School and The King's Arms Public House. The nearest railway station is Hampden Park station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Pevensey Castle (3 miles north-east) and Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
What the work involves, system by system
Air-to-water heat pumps
Air-to-water systems work at lower temperatures than boilers, so radiator sizes matter.
Heat loss surveys
Without a proper survey, a heat pump can be too big or too small and that matters for comfort and running.
Common problems we fix in Eastbourne
People also ask about air-to-air heat pumps because they heat and cool. They heat rooms through wall, floor or ceiling units, and can cool them when it’s hot. Whether a grant applies depends on the scheme conditions.
Common reasons people call us include:
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
If your home is one of the older properties near St Andrew, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
What your quote should include
- If the figure could change on the day
- Whether a new circuit is included and who certifies it
- Which brand and model they’re proposing, and why
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