East Sussex · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Peacehaven
Air source heat pumps across Peacehaven and nearby, from the first look to the final check with the price fixed before work begins.
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Planning and permitted development questions
About our air source heat pumps in Peacehaven
Air-to-air heat pumps can qualify for a £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, but only in some cases. The system must replace the existing fossil-fuel heating and meet the home’s full heating demand, it must be installed by an MCS certified installer, and it must be in a home, so an add-on next to a boiler is not eligible. If the problem is not knowing whether a grant applies and replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump, we can sort it out.
For a house near Peacehaven, space outside is rarely the problem, so heat loss, radiators and the electrics are what we check.
Aftercare is simple, and most of it is in the manual: 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.
- Location
- Peacehaven (BN10, BN9)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Replies
- Same working day
- Costs
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Pricing
- Fixed, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, system by system
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
There’s one grant per property, and you cannot get a grant to replace a low-carbon system. Hybrids are excluded.
Radiators and underfloor heating
Underfloor heating works well with heat pumps because it uses lower temperatures and we look at it during the survey.
Also near Peacehaven
Other services in Peacehaven
What we’re called out for in Peacehaven
Many people look at heat pumps when an oil, LPG or gas boiler is getting old. Planning the change before the boiler fails gives you time to survey, design and apply for any grant, rather than rushing a replacement in winter.
It’s time to call us if you are dealing with:
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
Historic houses such as Monk's House, about 2.9 miles north, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Comparing quotes
- Whether a new circuit is included and who certifies it
- Whether you get F-Gas records where refrigerant is involved
- Whether the company is F-Gas certified, and whether you can check it
Common questions in Peacehaven
Do you cover smaller places like Peacehaven?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. Send a few details and pictures, and we reply the same working day.
Is the coast a problem for outdoor units in Peacehaven?
It can, as Peacehaven is within about 1 mile 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 there a survey before the work?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what’s needed, where things go and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
The manufacturer provides it, on its own terms. Some terms depend on regular servicing by a qualified engineer so it’s worth keeping the service records.
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. Leak checks required by the F-gas rules can be built in for larger systems.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for problems that cannot wait for a planned visit. Ring 07833 053749 any time and explain the problem.
Can I do any of the installation myself?
No, not the refrigerant side. Under the F-gas rules, it must be done by qualified engineers from a certified company, and a new electrical circuit is notifiable building work unless a registered competent person does it.
The process
The work area is kept tidy throughout, with sheets down and mess cleared as we go. If we need to drill through a wall, we agree the spot with you first. The visit takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. We plan the visit to Peacehaven from the survey or your photos.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
Ask for a quote
Need a price for air source heat pumps? Please ring 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form with a few details about the property. We will explain what we’d recommend and why, then send a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
Related advice
Safe owner checks
Good habits make our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and a clear outdoor unit help the system run as it should, but the refrigerant circuit, the electrics and the parts you cannot see still need an engineer at the interval the manufacturer recommends.
Never try to top up, release or handle refrigerant yourself. Under the F-gas rules, engineers need their own qualifications and the company must be certified, and refrigerant lines can cause cold burns. If you suspect a leak, switch the system off and call us.
Air source heat pumps in Peacehaven: the local picture
Peacehaven lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Near the coast, we choose the outdoor unit position with salt-laden wind in mind. About 66% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
Live in one of the older houses around Ascension Church? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Peacehaven is about 5 miles west of Seaford, in East Sussex. Peacehaven gets the same approach as every job we take on: diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we have finished. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, Peacehaven among them. There’s also a page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.
The closest recent job we can point to from Peacehaven was on Bridge Street, Newhaven (BN9), about 2 miles east: installing a Daikin precision cooling system with close temperature control for a production area where component quality was sensitive to temperature variation.
Here we cover the BN10 and BN9 postcode area. We cover homes and businesses on Starling Drive, Bramber Close and Greenfinch Road and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Telscombe Cliffs (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles north-east), East Saltdean (2 miles west) and Newhaven (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles east), Lewes (6 miles north) and Hailsham (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Peacehaven
Typical jobs here are in properties near Peacehaven Heights Primary School. The closest station to Peacehaven is Newhaven Town station, about 2.1 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Planet Earth Museum (2.1 miles east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Peacehaven include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
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