Brighton and Hove · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Hollingdean
Our engineers work in Hollingdean on MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- Comparing heat pump types
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Hollingdean
Homes off the gas grid, heated by oil or LPG, are often good candidates to look at. Until March 2027, an extra £1,500 is available for air source and ground source heat pumps in homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas, subject to the scheme rules.
Any of these is worth a proper look:
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
With Preston Manor & Gardens about 0.9 miles west, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
What to look for in a quote
- How VAT is shown, and which rate applies
- Which brand and model they’re proposing, and why
- If the quote is based on a survey, photos or a diagnosis
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Hollingdean
Until 31 March 2027, a heat pump installed in residential accommodation carries 0% VAT, with 5% from 1 April 2027. That follows HMRC Notice 708/6, and it doesn’t apply to businesses, and for air-to-air systems we confirm the VAT on your quote. This is general information, not tax advice. The work covers hot water cylinders, air-to-water heat pumps and radiator systems, and the jobs we see most are ageing boilers that will need replacing and deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home.
Homes around Hollingdean normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder, so the main questions are heat loss, radiators and the electrics.
We are an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work, with MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership. Our engineers hold the F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
- Place
- Hollingdean (BN1, BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Certified
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Response
- We reply the same working day
- Price
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- What we find on the survey or diagnosis
- The size of the job
- The distance and route between the indoor and outdoor units
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is looked at first, and the price is agreed before work begins.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- A short video of any fault, such as a noise or a flashing light
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
VAT is set out clearly on every quote, and the rate that applies to your job is stated. Homes, businesses and different kinds of work can be treated differently for VAT, so we confirm it in writing rather than guess. For a fixed-price quote, phone 07833 053749 or send an email.
Air source heat pumps in Hollingdean: the local picture
At about 2 miles from the coast, Hollingdean is close enough for sea air to matter. Coastal sites are worth mentioning at the survey, as salt air affects the outdoor unit and its fixings. The Preston Park Conservation Area lies close to the centre of Hollingdean, within about a third of a mile. Draw a one-mile circle round the middle of Hollingdean and it takes in 4 conservation areas. Historic England lists about 4 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Hollingdean, including Jewish Cemetery Chapel (grade II). Where a home is affected, the outdoor unit position is settled with the local planning authority (normally Brighton and Hove council) before the heat pump design is finished. About 58% of homes in Hollingdean and the neighbourhoods around it were built before 1919, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and the last census (2021) found about 50% of households live in flats. In older homes, the heat loss calculation is especially important, as solid walls and draughts change the size of heat pump needed. A flat may have no room for a hot water cylinder, and the freeholder normally has a say on the outdoor unit, which can tip the choice towards air-to-air.
Homeowners near Moulsecoomb station often ask whether a heat pump can take over from the boiler, and the heat loss survey answers that.
Hollingdean is about 1 mile north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Whether you are in the middle of Hollingdean or further out, we cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Hollingdean is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Our nearest recent job to Hollingdean was on New Road, Brighton (BN1), about 1 mile 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.
Among the places we cover in Brighton and Hove, Hollingdean is one of the largest. Here we cover the BN1 and BN2 postcode area. Places around Hollingdean that are also on our list: Brighton (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile west), Moulsecoomb (1 mile east), Prestonville (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west) and Saltdean (5 miles south-east).
Around Hollingdean
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Varndean School, William Clarke Park and The Pub at Fiveways and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Moulsecoomb station, about 0.5 miles east. A little further out are Brighton General Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.
How it works
Where something has to be switched off during the work, we agree it with you first so it doesn’t catch you out. For businesses, we can normally work room by room or zone by zone. The work takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. We load the van from the survey notes so the work in Hollingdean can be done in one go where possible.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by 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.
- We install, commission and register the system under MCS.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
Ask for a quote
Quotes do not take long. Call or email with a few details and we’ll come back to you the same working day. If we need to see the property first, we book a survey at a time that works for you.
Advice
What air source heat pumps can’t fix
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Gas boiler work, such as disconnecting the old boiler, which needs a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
If in doubt, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we will say what we think.
What we work on in Hollingdean
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Radiator systems
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
Nearby places to Hollingdean
What else we do in Hollingdean
Common questions in Hollingdean
Is the heat pump grant available in Hollingdean?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Hollingdean is in England, where it applies. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Does sea air affect air conditioning in Hollingdean?
It can. Hollingdean is within about 2 miles 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.
What’s the price of a heat pump installation?
Air-to-water systems are £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before any grant. The final price depends on the heat loss survey, the radiators and the cylinder and the quote is fixed.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
Expect it to take from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. How much of the heating changes decides most of the time and the timing is set out with your quote.
Do you protect the property while you work?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and the area is kept tidy throughout. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
What does F-Gas certified mean?
The law says any company working on equipment containing F gas has to be certified, and the engineers need their own qualifications. It’s how you know the refrigerant is being handled legally and safely.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. From one rented home to commercial buildings, we work the same way: a look first, a fixed-price quote and written records.
A customer’s words
“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