East Sussex · Heat pump installation
Friar's Gate air source heat pumps
Heat pump installation, for Friar's Gate and the surrounding area. Ask us for a fixed-price quote, and we’ll reply the same working day.
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
Air source heat pumps in Friar's Gate, done properly
Until 31 March 2027, a heat pump installed in residential accommodation carries 0% VAT, with 5% from 1 April 2027. 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. We are often asked to deal with questions about where the outdoor unit can go and replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump, on underfloor heating, hot water cylinders and air-to-air heat pumps.
For a home around Friar's Gate that’s off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, 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.
Some warranty terms depend on the system being serviced regularly by a qualified engineer. If that applies to your system, booking the service on time keeps the record straight, and every service is written up.
- Where
- Friar's Gate (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Enquiries
- On the working day you ask
- Pricing
- Fixed, in writing
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Friar's Gate
Radiators that are too small for a heat pump’s lower flow temperature leave rooms cool. Checking and upsizing them as part of the installation avoids that. Planning ahead for a job in Friar's Gate means we can bring everything needed.
Every job is different, so we price each one individually. The equipment, how we reach it, the route between units and the work needed all play a part.
Why people in Friar's Gate choose us
- We diagnose before we treat
- NICEIC approved electrical contractors
- One contact for properties across the South East and London
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
Read how installs are priced and our accreditations and certificates.
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Friar's Gate
A common reason is wanting to stop burning gas, oil or LPG. With a heat pump, the heat comes from the air outside and the system runs on electricity, which is why it fits that aim.
Any of these is worth a proper look:
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
Older homes near St John's Church may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
What your quote should include
- Which brand and model they’re proposing, and why
- Whether the quote shows VAT clearly
- How extra work would be agreed if they find something unexpected
Friar's Gate questions
Is Friar's Gate within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We are based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Will a heat pump in Friar's Gate need planning permission?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. Historic England lists about 5 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Friar's Gate. 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 local planning authority (for Friar's Gate, usually Wealden council) first.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
As a guide, it 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 programme is planned to keep time without heating short, and we explain it in advance.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for breakdowns that cannot wait. Ring 07833 053749 any time and explain the problem.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant?
Eligibility depends on the property and the scheme rules. In England and Wales, the scheme offers £7,500 towards an eligible air-to-water or ground source heat pump, and £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump only in limited cases, and we check before you commit.
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 a new system, we suggest the make and model that suit the property and tell you why.
Is there VAT on a heat pump?
Heat pumps in homes carry 0% VAT until 31 March 2027, with 5% from 1 April 2027. Businesses pay the standard rate, and this is general information rather than tax advice.
After we’ve gone
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
- Use the settings explained at handover
- Look at insulation alongside the heat pump
After commissioning, the installation is registered under MCS and you receive the certificate. File it with the warranty documents for future reference.
A well-insulated home helps a heat pump because it reduces the heat the system needs to supply.
What a heat pump looks like in Friar's Gate
The 2021 Census found about 77% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Bassetts Manor lies about 3.6 miles north-west. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions.
Friar's Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Properties in Friar's Gate get the same service as everywhere we cover: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end. Friar's Gate is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex we cover. There’s also a page for East Grinstead, about 7 miles away.
Our nearest recent job to Friar's Gate was on Beacon Road, Crowborough (TN6), about 2 miles south-east: installing a Mitsubishi Electric multi-split system serving four bedrooms and a large home office.
We work across TN6 and the roads nearby. Close by, we work in Marden's Hill (1 mile south-east), Chuck Hatch (1 mile west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Mott's Mill (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south) and South Malling (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Friar's Gate
Around Friar's Gate, our work takes us to homes and businesses near The Half Moon Inn and Beacon Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Eridge station, about 3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles north) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Friar's Gate includes Crowborough Country Park.
Places near Friar's Gate
Also in Friar's Gate
How it works
The first job on site is protection: sheets over the floor and any furniture nearby and nothing is moved without asking you. Then the electrics are made safe and the work begins. The work on site 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, and we clear up before we go. For a village like Friar's Gate, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- The design covers the heat pump, emitters, hot water and outdoor unit.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
How to get a quote
To get a fixed-price quote, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property and what you need. Photos help a lot. You’ll hear back from us the same working day.
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From one of our customers
“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