East Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Hankham
One call covers MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for in Hankham, from the first look to sign-off. An F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, on Checkatrade.
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Planning and permitted development questions
Why it’s worth doing now in Hankham
Getting the sizing wrong causes problems that are hard to fix later. A room-by-room survey gets it right first time. A system that is left with a fault, or without a service, normally costs more to run.
The pipe route, the height of the units and how we reach them can all change the price. We take each of them into account, and the price is fixed before work begins.
What you get with us
- F-Gas company certification
- A site survey and a fixed-price quote
- We reply to enquiries the same working day
- Clear warranty information from the manufacturer
Air source heat pumps in Hankham
For an air-to-water heat pump, the price is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers a £7,500 grant towards an eligible air-to-water installation and the installer makes the application. Not every home qualifies, so we check eligibility before you commit. Common call-outs are for questions about where the outdoor unit can go and a boiler that’s getting old, on air-to-water heat pumps, air-to-air heat pumps and underfloor heating.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Hankham, so the design focuses on heat loss and radiators.
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company and NICEIC approved for electrical work, with MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership. Refrigerant work is done by engineers who hold the F-gas qualifications the law requires.
- Where
- Hankham (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
FAQs for Hankham
Does sea air affect air conditioning in Hankham?
It can, as Hankham is within about 3 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on coils and fixings. The outdoor unit position, its fixings and regular servicing all help near the sea.
Is a heat pump in Hankham permitted development?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. Around 14 listed entries sit within 0.5 miles of central Hankham. Heat pumps on houses are often permitted development, but listed buildings need consent and conservation areas restrict outdoor units facing a road. Where it’s needed, we check with Wealden council, which is typically the planning authority for Hankham.
Does the grant cover air-to-air heat pumps?
There is a £2,500 grant for air-to-air, but only under strict conditions. The system must replace the existing fossil-fuel heating, meet the home’s full heating demand, be installed by an MCS certified installer and be in a home.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and we tidy up as we go. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
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.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
Some radiators may be fine as they are, and some may need to be larger. At the lower temperatures a heat pump uses, radiators need more surface so we check every radiator against the room’s heat loss.
Am I eligible for a heat pump grant?
That depends on the scheme conditions, which we check for you. The installer applies for the grant, so we handle the application if you’re eligible.
What we do, step by step
The visit goes in the diary at a time that works for you, and we keep you posted if anything changes. When we arrive, we check the job against the survey or the photos you sent. If something is different, we talk it through with you before carrying on. After that, it takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Photos of the existing unit help with repairs and servicing in Hankham.
- Step one is understanding the house, how it’s heated today and what you’d like to change.
- 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.
- Installation covers the outdoor unit, the indoor connections and the controls.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
How to prepare
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
Ask for a quote
To get a fixed-price quote, phone us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. A few pictures make it quicker. You will hear back from us the same working day.
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Rented and managed buildings
If you look after several properties, we can plan visits across the portfolio and price them together. Every address has its own paperwork, so each one has its own history.
We work for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as homeowners and businesses. Tell us who the contact on site is and who should receive the paperwork, and we will keep everyone informed.
Air source heat pumps around Hankham
The coast is only about 3 miles from Hankham. For a heat pump near the sea, ask about any coastal protection option the manufacturer offers. Census 2021 figures found about 79% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Detached and semi-detached houses usually have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Michelham Priory, roughly 4.4 miles north-west, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development does not cover listed buildings. Period properties close to St Luke's Church can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Homes and businesses alike in Hankham, we can help with air source heat pumps. You will hear back from us the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. In East Sussex alone we list 289 places, and Hankham is one.
The closest recent job we can point to from Hankham was on Meads Road, Eastbourne (BN20), about 3 miles south: installing a Mitsubishi Electric multi-split system serving three bedrooms and a study.
Here we cover the BN24 postcode area. If you need air source heat pumps at a property on Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Hankham: Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east) and Seaford (9 miles west).
Landmarks near Hankham
In Hankham, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub and Causeway School. For rail, the closest station is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hankham include Combe Hill.
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Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the system in better shape. Our advice:
- Seal draughts where you can
- Leave indoor units unobstructed
- Keep to regular servicing
If anything does not seem right after installation, ring us on 07833 053749 and we will look into it. Annual servicing helps keep the system working well.
Let the heat pump run steadily rather than switching it on and off, using the settings agreed at handover.
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