East Sussex · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Rodmell
For heat pump installation in Rodmell, choose an F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved company. A fixed price before any work starts, and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
Signs you need air source heat pumps in Rodmell
Many enquiries start with a question about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Whether you can get the grant depends on your home and the scheme conditions, so we check before you commit.
Any of these is worth a proper look:
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Comparing heat pump types
For a home near Southease station, the survey looks at whether an air-to-water or air-to-air heat pump suits better.
Before booking anyone
- How extra work would be agreed if they find something unexpected
- Whether the quote shows VAT clearly
- Whether a new circuit is included and who certifies it
About our air source heat pumps in Rodmell
Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures than most boilers, so radiators may need to be larger to give out the same heat. The survey shows which rooms are fine and which need changes, and the quote sets it out. Common call-outs are for questions about where the outdoor unit can go and not knowing whether a grant applies, across air-to-air heat pumps, radiator systems and hot water cylinders.
In a place like Rodmell, some homes are listed, and permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company and NICEIC approved for electrical work, MCS certified for heat pumps and a Checkatrade member. Refrigerant work is done by engineers who hold the F-gas qualifications the law requires.
- Where
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Price
- Fixed, in writing
- Accreditations
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Rodmell
Also in Rodmell
Let and managed properties
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.
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we’ll send a fixed-price quote.
Safe owner checks
Some faults have simple causes you can check first: is the system in the right mode, is the set temperature sensible, are the remote’s batteries working and has the breaker tripped. If a breaker trips again after you reset it, leave it off and call us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
Owner care supports servicing; it does not replace it. Clean filters and a clear outdoor unit help the system run as it should, but the refrigerant circuit, the electrics and the parts you can’t see still need an engineer at the interval the manufacturer recommends.
What we do, step by step
We keep the work area tidy as we go, with sheets down and mess cleared as we go. If we need to drill through a wall, we agree the spot with you first. On site, it takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Somewhere like Rodmell, it helps to know about lanes, gates and where to park.
- It starts with a conversation about the home, the existing heating and your plans.
- A heat loss survey works out how much heat each room needs, and we look at the radiators, the cylinder space and where the outdoor unit could go.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- Fitting day: the outdoor unit is placed, the indoor side connected and the controls set up.
- Commissioning, MCS certification and a handover of the controls finish the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: 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. Tell us the address and what you need, and simple jobs can often be priced without a visit.
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Rodmell: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Rodmell?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. We’re based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Rodmell?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. There’s a conservation area, the Rodmell Conservation Area, close to central Rodmell. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with Lewes council, which is usually the planning authority for Rodmell first.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
Some radiators may be fine as they are, and some may need to be larger. Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures, so radiators give out less heat so we check every radiator against the room’s heat loss.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
Warranty is the manufacturer’s own, on its terms. Terms differ by brand, and we set them out on your quote.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. From one rented home to commercial buildings, the approach is the same: survey or diagnosis, a fixed price and proper paperwork.
Does the grant cover air-to-air heat pumps?
The air-to-air grant is £2,500, and only some homes qualify. The system has to replace the fossil-fuel heating and heat the whole home, installed by an MCS certified installer.
Does servicing affect my warranty?
It can, for some brands. Send us the make and model and we’ll tell you what the manufacturer expects and stick to the interval they set.
What a heat pump looks like in Rodmell
About 72% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
With Monk's House about 0.4 miles north-east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the BN7 postcode area, we can help with air source heat pumps. Count every place we list in East Sussex and you reach 289, with Rodmell on the list. Brighton, roughly 6 miles off, has its own page on this site.
The closest recent job we can point to from Rodmell was on High Street, Lewes (BN7), about 3 miles north: installing a Fujitsu wall-mounted split system in the retail area, with the outdoor unit positioned in the rear courtyard to preserve the listed street frontage.
From Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Jobs in BN7 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north) and Hailsham (11 miles east).
Near you in Rodmell
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Lewes and Laughton Levels. Rodmell’s nearest station is Southease station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
What a customer said
“Excellent service from start to finish. Two wall-mounted units installed in our home. Clean, tidy work: they protected all the floors and left no mess. The systems work brilliantly. Would highly recommend.”
Sarah M., East Grinstead