East Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Magham Down, East Sussex
Expert air source heat pumps for Magham Down: a survey or diagnosis, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
About our air source heat pumps in Magham Down
In England, an air source heat pump on a house can often go in under permitted development rights. The conditions include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³ and compliance with MCS 020(a), and the unit cannot be used solely for cooling or sit within the curtilage of a listed building. We look at the planning position for your home during the survey. If you are dealing with not knowing whether a grant applies and comparing heat pump types, we can sort it out.
Older and listed homes in villages like Magham Down need extra care, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so we check consent first.
Equipment warranty comes from the manufacturer, on its own terms, and we explain those terms on your quote. Terms differ from brand to brand, so we go through them with you rather than leave you to find the small print.
- Location
- Magham Down (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Pricing
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you and run through the plan before anything else. Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets, and anything electrical is made safe before work starts. The work itself takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. A few photos help us make the most of a visit to Magham Down.
- It starts with a conversation about the home, the existing heating and your plans.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- We fit the outdoor unit and connect it to the heating, hot water and controls.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
Before we arrive
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
Get a fixed-price quote
Getting a quote is straightforward. Send a few details and pictures, and we reply the same working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits you.
Related advice
Managing agents and facilities teams in Magham Down
Landlords, letting agents and managing agents book us, not only the people who live or work in the property. Let us know who will give us access and who the records should go to, and we will keep everyone informed.
Bigger systems bring extra duties: a TM44 inspection by an accredited energy assessor is required at least every 5 years for systems over 12 kW. We can arrange it, prepare the system for it and fix what it finds.
Air source heat pumps around Magham Down
About 70% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder. Deudney's Farmhouse, listed at grade II, is one of roughly 7 protected buildings and structures in the half-mile around Magham Down’s centre. So the heat pump survey asks two extra questions here: is the home listed, and is it inside a conservation area?
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs. Historic houses such as Horselunges Manor, about 1.7 miles west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Magham Down is about 2 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From the centre of Magham Down to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. The nearest of our city pages is Eastbourne, around 7 miles from Magham Down.
The closest recent job we can point to from Magham Down was on South Road, Hailsham (BN27), about 2 miles south-west: installing individual wall-mounted units in 12 resident bedrooms, two communal lounges and the dining room: 15 units in total served by three outdoor units.
All of BN27 is within our area. From Old Road and Nodes Lane to the smaller roads in between, nowhere is left out. We also cover the places around Magham Down: Hellingly (1 mile west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile west), Hailsham (2 miles south-west), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles west) and Tile Hurst (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east) and Seaford (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Magham Down
The nearest railway station is Polegate station, roughly 4.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Amberstone Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.4 miles east).
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Magham Down
Is Magham Down within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. A few pictures and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Magham Down?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Magham Down is in England, where it applies. Air-to-water and ground source systems attract £7,500. Air-to-air gets £2,500, but only where it takes over from fossil-fuel heating and covers the whole home’s heating demand. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
For air-to-water, the price is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before any grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 to eligible homes in England and Wales, and we confirm eligibility before you commit.
Do you work on systems someone else installed?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine from all the leading brands. Send us the make and model, and any records you have.
Will I need planning consent for an air source heat pump?
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 and we look at it during the survey.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
We find out during the survey. Rooms where the radiator is big enough stay as they are, and any that need upsizing are set out in the quote.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
Whoever operates the equipment, together with the technicians who service it. Systems below 5 tCO2e fall outside the set leak check intervals, while larger ones need checks at least every 12 months, or every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We will work out which band applies to yours.
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Leave it or put it right?
The extra £1,500 for homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas is available until March 2027. If that applies to you, it’s worth asking about sooner rather than later. Booking before summer means the work in Magham Down is done before the hot weather.
The pipe route, the height of the units and how we reach them can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Why people in Magham Down choose us
- One contact for properties across the South East and London
- F-Gas company certification
- Electrical work covered by our NICEIC approval
- We work on all the leading brands
Take a look at what air conditioning costs and our accreditations and certificates.
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- The distance and route between the indoor and outdoor units
- What state the existing equipment is in
- The type of system, from a single split to a larger system
The price reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why every job is looked at first, and why the quote is fixed before any work starts.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- The rating plate or label on any existing unit
- Where the property is and what kind of building it is
- Your installation or service records
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Add the address and what you’d like done, and many jobs can be priced from that.
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