East Sussex · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Firle
Air source heat pumps across Firle and nearby, from a site survey or diagnosis to sign-off and a fixed price agreed before any work starts.
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Comparing heat pump types
How the visit works
You do not need to do much on the day. Just let us in and point us to the units, or to where they’ll be fitted, and we take it from there. Before we leave, the area is tidied and we explain what we’ve done. A few pictures help us make the most of a visit to Firle.
- It starts with a conversation about the home, the existing heating and your plans.
- We survey the home room by room for heat loss, and check the emitters, hot water and outdoor unit position.
- The price comes back fixed and in writing, with the grant and VAT shown line by line.
- We fit the outdoor unit and connect it to the heating, hot water and controls.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
Before we arrive
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
Getting a price
Here’s what helps us quote: the address and the type of property, a few pictures, the make and model of any existing system and anything you’ve noticed, such as an error code or a noise. Once you have those, phone 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk.
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Air source heat pumps in Firle
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home with electricity running the compressor and fans. It works on the same principle as air conditioning, run the other way and the Energy Saving Trust notes that air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes referred to as air conditioning. Common call-outs are for plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump and questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, on underfloor heating, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and air-to-water heat pumps.
Older and listed homes in villages like Firle need extra care, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so we check consent first.
Refrigerant work is written up in the F-Gas records: what was done, the refrigerant type and any amount added or recovered. Keep the records with the manual and the warranty documents, as a manufacturer or a future engineer may ask to see them.
- Place
- Firle (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Costs
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Price
- A fixed price before work begins
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Replies
- On the working day you ask
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different answer:
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Improving the building’s insulation
If in doubt, ring us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Hot water cylinders
- Radiator systems
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Air-to-water heat pumps
How the job changes from property to property
VAT on heat pumps
Heat pumps in homes carry 0% VAT until 31 March 2027, and 5% after that following HMRC’s rules on energy-saving materials. It does not apply to businesses.
Air-to-air heat pumps
Air-to-air heat pumps are now covered by permitted development rules in England, subject to conditions. Cooling-only units are not included, so check with the council.
FAQs for Firle
Is Firle within the area you cover?
Yes. Firle is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A few photos and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Firle?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Firle, if they qualify. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. You don’t apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
For air-to-water, the price is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before any grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 to eligible homes in England and Wales, and we confirm eligibility before you commit.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, 24/7. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
It varies from room to room. The survey compares each radiator with the room’s needs, so the quote covers any changes.
Do you provide F-Gas records?
Yes. You get a written record of every visit, and any work on the refrigerant circuit goes in the F-Gas records. File them with the system’s paperwork.
Who is responsible for leak checks?
Whoever operates the equipment, together with the technicians who service it. Larger systems need regular checks: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We can tell you which band your system falls into.
Places near Firle
Also in Firle
Homes in Firle and heat pumps
Firle’s centre falls inside the Firle Conservation Area. The Parish Church of St Peter, listed at grade I, is one of roughly 41 protected buildings and structures in the half-mile around Firle’s centre. For a heat pump, permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit cannot go on a wall or roof facing a road, so we check with the local planning authority (normally Lewes council) where needed. The 2021 Census found about 70% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Firle Place lies about 0.4 miles south-east. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions. Older homes near The Parish Church of St Peter may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Firle is about 4 miles south-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Across the BN8 area, we can help with air source heat pumps. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, Firle among them. Brighton, roughly 9 miles off, has its own page on this site.
The closest recent job we can point to from Firle was on High Street, Lewes (BN7), about 4 miles north-west: installing a Fujitsu wall-mounted split system in the retail area, with the outdoor unit positioned in the rear courtyard to preserve the listed street frontage.
You will find streets such as The Street, Bostal Road and Firle Bostal, each of them within reach. If your postcode is in BN8, we can take the job on. If you are just outside Firle, we cover Glynde (1 mile north-west), Glyndebourne (2 miles north-west), Ashton Green (3 miles north), South Heighton (3 miles south) and Ringmer (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (4 miles north-west) and Hailsham (8 miles east).
Near you in Firle
Typical jobs here are in properties near Lewes and Laughton Levels, The Ram Inn and Science and Technology Policy Research, among other places. The closest station to Firle is Glynde station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Southerham Farm and Firle Beacon.
What happens if it’s left?
The two types suit different homes and needs. Air-to-water heats radiators and hot water, and can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air heats and cools rooms, and only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions, and we explain which fits your home. An early booking makes the visit to Firle easier to arrange.
The cost depends on the type of system and how many units are involved, how easy the units are to reach and the parts and time the job needs. You get a fixed price before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- NICEIC approved electrical contractors
- Manufacturer’s warranty terms explained on your quote
- Emergency calls taken 24/7
- A fixed price before any work starts
Read our cost guide and our accreditations.
A customer’s words
“Excellent service from start to finish. Two wall-mounted units installed in our home. Clean, tidy work: they protected all the floors and left no mess. The systems work brilliantly. Would highly recommend.”
Sarah M., East Grinstead