Brighton and Hove · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Hollingbury
Our engineers work in Hollingbury on heat pump installation. A look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end.
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
Air source heat pumps in Hollingbury
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home with electricity running the compressor and fans. The technology is close to air conditioning, which is why we install both, and air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes simply called air conditioning. Typical jobs include no space for a hot water cylinder and radiators that may be too small for a heat pump, across radiator systems, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and hot water cylinders.
Homes around Hollingbury normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder, so the main questions are heat loss, radiators and the electrics.
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.
- Location
- Hollingbury (BN1)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Enquiries
- Same working day
- Approvals
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Costs
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Looking after it is simple, and it helps at the next service:
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
- Read the manufacturer’s warranty terms for your brand
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
If anything doesn’t seem right after installation, ring 07833 053749 or drop us a line and we will talk it through. Annual servicing helps keep the system working well.
Keep insulation and draught-proofing in good order because it reduces the heat the system needs to supply.
Also near Hollingbury
What else we do in Hollingbury
Air source heat pumps in Hollingbury: the local picture
Hollingbury is within about 3 miles of the coast. For a heat pump near the sea, ask about any coastal protection option the manufacturer offers. About 52% of homes in the Hollingbury area were built between the wars, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and the last census (2021) found about 75% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Homes of that age often have cavity walls that may or may not be insulated, which the survey checks. Houses usually have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Sizing comes from the heat each room loses on a cold day, not from the size of the old boiler.
Hollingbury is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. If you need air source heat pumps in Hollingbury, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please call 07833 053749 or email us. We work across London and the South East, Hollingbury included. We cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from busy centres to quieter spots.
Not far from Hollingbury, a recent job of ours was on New Road, Brighton (BN1), about 2 miles south: installing individual wall-mounted Panasonic units in all 22 guest rooms, plus two cassette units in the restaurant and a dedicated unit for the server room at basement level.
Our engineers cover all of the BN1 postcode area and the roads nearby. From Keymer Road, Warmdene Road and Carden Avenue to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Close to Hollingbury, our area also takes in Patcham (1 mile west), Withdean (1 mile south-west), Hollingdean (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile south-west) and Westdene (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south-west), Brunswick (3 miles south) and Kemptown (3 miles south).
Near you in Hollingbury
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around University of Sussex Library, Patcham High School and Wild Park, among other places. You will also find The Dharma Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and County Oak pub (less than half a mile north-east). Hollingbury’s nearest station is Moulsecoomb station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Brighton General Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Churchill Square (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Hollingbury includes Ladies Mile and Ditchling Beacon.
What happens on the day
Each visit runs to the same pattern: agree the plan on site, protect the area, carry out the job, check the system and talk you through it. On site, the work takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Seeing the property in photos first helps us plan the trip to Hollingbury.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
Getting a price
Published ranges are a starting point; the quote is built on your property, because every property is different. After a look at the job, by photos or a survey, the price is fixed. To get going, phone us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk.
Related advice
Questions from Hollingbury
Is the coast a problem for outdoor units in Hollingbury?
It can. Hollingbury is within about 3 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion on outdoor units. The outdoor unit position, its fixings and regular servicing all help near the sea.
Do you cover smaller places like Hollingbury?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Can I do any of the installation myself?
The refrigerant side has to be done by a qualified engineer working for an F-Gas certified company. That is the law, not just our preference, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
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. We plan the work so you are without heating for as little time as possible, and we explain it in advance.
What warranty do I get?
It’s the manufacturer’s, and the terms are theirs. Some terms depend on regular servicing by a qualified engineer so it’s worth keeping the service records.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we will advise on what to do next.
What accreditations do you have?
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work and MCS certified for heat pumps. We’re also Checkatrade members.
Do you need air source heat pumps in Hollingbury?
Many enquiries start with a question about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Eligibility depends on the property, the system and the scheme rules, so we check before you commit.
The things we’re asked about most are:
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- Working out where a cylinder could go
Preston Manor & Gardens lies about 1.4 miles south-west. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions.
Before booking anyone
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
- What the manufacturer’s warranty covers and for how long
- What records you get at the end
When something else is needed
Air source heat pumps can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before any work starts. It does not solve:
- Promising eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Planning approval where permitted development doesn’t apply
- Gas boiler work, such as disconnecting the old boiler, which needs a Gas Safe registered engineer
Not sure which it is? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Hollingbury
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Radiator systems
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