East Sussex · Heat pump installation
Litlington air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps for Litlington and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Call for a fixed-price quote.
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
- Comparing heat pump types
- A boiler that is getting old
Common questions in Litlington
Will you come out to Litlington?
Yes. Litlington is within the area we cover across London and the South East. We’re based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Does sea air affect air conditioning in Litlington?
It can, as Litlington is within about 3 miles of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on coils and fixings. 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 VAT do I pay on a heat pump?
Not on a home installation at the moment: until 31 March 2027 the rate is 0% in residential accommodation, then 5%. Businesses and hotels pay the standard rate, and for air-to-air systems we confirm the VAT on your quote. This is general information, not tax advice.
Is a heat pump permitted development?
It depends on the property and where the unit goes. Flats have tighter limits, conservation areas add conditions, and Article 4 directions can remove rights, so we check during the survey.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule with a fixed price. That can include the leak checks the F-gas rules require for larger systems.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We hold F-Gas company certification, which the law requires for any business working on refrigerant. NICEIC approval, MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership sit alongside it.
Do you work on all makes?
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.
About our air source heat pumps in Litlington
Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures than most boilers which means some radiators may need upsizing. We check each radiator against the room’s heat loss, and the quote sets it out. We are often asked to deal with working out whether radiators need upsizing and an oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life, on underfloor heating, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and hot water cylinders.
In a place like Litlington, some homes are listed, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so we check consent first.
Looking after a system is mostly common sense: keep the outdoor unit clear, follow the manufacturer’s guidance on cleaning and book a service at the interval they recommend. It also keeps you on the right side of any warranty terms that ask for servicing.
- Where
- Litlington (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Replies
- Same working day
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quotes
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps around Litlington
Litlington is within about 3 miles of the coast. Coastal sites are worth mentioning at the survey, as salt air affects the outdoor unit and its fixings. About 55% of homes in and around Litlington date from 1945 to 1972, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and about 77% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Homes of that age often have cavity walls that may or may not be insulated, which the survey checks. Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder. The Litlington, Cuckmere Valley Conservation Area lies close to the centre of Litlington, within about a third of a mile. In the mile around Litlington’s centre, 2 conservation areas have been designated. Historic England lists about 22 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Litlington, including The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel (grade I). So the heat pump survey asks two extra questions here: is the home listed, and is it inside a conservation area?
Alfriston Clergy House, roughly 0.5 miles north, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings.
Litlington is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Litlington gets the same approach as every job we take on: diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we have finished. Litlington is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Eastbourne, roughly 6 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Not far from Litlington, a recent job of ours was on Corsica Road, Seaford (BN25), about 3 miles south-west: installing a marine-grade Daikin wall-mounted unit in the main living area.
Local streets include The Street, Clapham Lane and Litlington Road, and we cover them all. Work in BN26 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also cover air source heat pumps in Lullington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (1 mile west), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north) and Milton Street (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west) and Lewes (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Litlington
In Litlington, that means homes and buildings near The Plough And Harrow Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.1 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Litlington include Combe Hill.
For landlords and property managers
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the property, the work and the access arrangements and we will come back with a fixed-price quote.
Where a tenant occupies the property but the landlord owns the system, the lease or tenancy agreement normally sets out who maintains what. We’re happy to deal with either side, and the paperwork can go to both.
Towns and villages near Litlington
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How the visit works
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, and electrical work is done by us as NICEIC approved contractors. So on the day, you do not need a separate electrician for the electrical side. The work 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 Litlington.
- 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.
- Cost, grant and VAT appear on one fixed-price quote.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
Ask for a quote
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the room or the existing unit, the outside wall or roof where the outdoor unit sits or would go, and the label on any existing unit. Add the address and what you’d like done, and many jobs can be priced from that.
Advice
Looking after your system
Every system needs looking after, and most of it is easy. Our tips:
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
- Know the servicing conditions in your warranty
- Find out the grant position at the survey
We show you how to use the controls and explain how a heat pump works differently from a boiler. Heat pumps tend to work best running steadily rather than in short bursts so we set the controls up with you.
Do not cover radiators with furniture or heavy curtains, as the system relies on them giving out heat.
When to call us in Litlington
Some people want to move away from burning fossil fuels at home. A heat pump runs on electricity and takes heat from the outside air and that’s the appeal for many households.
Any of these is worth a proper look:
- A boiler that’s getting old
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
Older homes near The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Comparing quotes
- Who does the electrical work, and whether they can certify it
- If the quote is based on a survey, pictures or a diagnosis
- Whether they hold F-Gas company certification, not just individual qualifications
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