East Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Russell's Green
Air source heat pumps, in Russell's Green and nearby. Call for a fixed-price quote, and we will reply the same working day.
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
About our air source heat pumps in Russell's Green
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home, using electricity to drive the process. It works on the same principle as air conditioning, run the other way and the Energy Saving Trust notes that air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes referred to as air conditioning. If the problem is working out whether radiators need upsizing and plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump, we can sort it out.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Russell's Green, so the design focuses on heat loss and radiators.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: commissioning details and F-Gas records for a new system, a note of the fault and the fix for a repair, or a service record. File it with the manual, because it helps with any later warranty question.
- Location
- Russell's Green (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Enquiries
- We reply the same working day
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Pricing
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Typical price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after your system
So the system stays in good health:
- Keep to regular servicing
- Keep up with insulation and draught-proofing
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
Handover includes the controls and how to get the best from a heat pump. Heat pumps tend to work best running steadily rather than in short bursts, and we will explain the settings for your home.
Keep radiators and indoor units unobstructed so the heat can get into the room.
Air source heat pumps in Russell's Green: the local picture
Russell's Green lies within about 3 miles of the sea. For a heat pump near the sea, ask about any coastal protection option the manufacturer offers. About 84% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Sizing comes from the heat each room loses on a cold day, not from the size of the old boiler. Live in one of the older houses around The Parish Church of St Mary? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Russell's Green is about 3 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Our engineers cover Russell's Green for air source heat pumps and across the rest of East Sussex. Russell's Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. There’s also a page for Eastbourne, roughly 8 miles from Russell's Green.
The closest recent job we can point to from Russell's Green was on High Street, Battle (TN33), about 4 miles north-east: installing two Samsung wall-mounted units in the dining room and a single unit in the kitchen preparation area.
We work across the TN33 postcode area. If you are just outside Russell's Green, we cover Hooe Common (1 mile south-west), Ninfield (1 mile north), Lunsford's Cross (1 mile east), Watermill (2 miles east) and Catsfield (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (8 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-east) and Seaford (15 miles south-west).
Around Russell's Green
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to The Red Lion Inn, Highwoods and Bexhill High Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Russell's Green is Cooden Beach station, about 2.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Herstmonceux Castle (3.4 miles west) and Bexhill Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
What we do, step by step
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, while the electrical side is covered by our NICEIC approval. So on the day, you don’t need a separate electrician for the electrical side. On site, it takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. A note on how to find the property and where to park makes a visit to Russell's Green easier.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the fuse board
- Give us access to the outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits
- Let us know where we can park and unload
Getting a price
Some jobs can be priced from pictures, while others need a survey. Multi-room systems, commercial buildings and anything with a long or hidden pipe route are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before anything goes ahead.
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Honest limits
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Planning approval where permitted development does not apply
- Any gas work on the existing boiler
- A grant for a home that doesn’t meet the scheme rules
If you are not sure, just phone 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Radiator systems
Why act early in Russell's Green
Getting the sizing wrong causes problems that are hard to fix later. Doing the survey properly from the start avoids that. For a village like Russell's Green, booking ahead lets us plan the trip properly.
One room or a whole building, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the equipment. You’ll have a fixed price before we start, and the quote sets out the VAT.
What you get with us
- Diagnosis first, then a fixed price
- MCS certified heat pump installers
- One contact for properties across the South East and London
- Members of Checkatrade
Read what air conditioning costs or how to check a contractor.
Questions from Russell's Green
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Russell's Green?
Russell's Green is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. It gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water or ground source heat pump, or £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump that replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the whole home’s heating need. You don’t apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Can I fit a heat pump in Russell's Green without planning permission?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. The half-mile around the middle of Russell's Green holds about 8 listed buildings and structures. On a house, an air source heat pump can often go ahead under permitted development, with an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 cubic metres and an installation that meets MCS 020(a), which includes a noise check. Those rights don’t reach the grounds of a listed building, and conservation areas rule out walls or roofs facing a road. If that might affect you, we ask Wealden council, which is usually the planning authority for Russell's Green.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
The operator of the equipment, working with qualified engineers. 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 can tell you which band your system falls into.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We’re an F-Gas certified company, with NICEIC approval for electrical work and MCS certification for heat pumps. We’re also Checkatrade members.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. From one rented home to commercial buildings, the approach is the same: survey or diagnosis, a fixed price and proper paperwork.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
As a guide, it takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. The programme is planned to keep time without heating short and agreed before work begins.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: dust sheets over floors and anything close to the work. Any drilling is agreed with you first, and we clear up the dust and offcuts when we finish.
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