Brighton and Hove · Heat pump installation
Saltdean air source heat pumps
F-Gas certified and NICEIC approved, we cover Saltdean for heat pump installation. A fixed price before we start, and a 24/7 emergency line.
- A boiler that is getting old
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- No space for a hot water cylinder
Air source heat pumps in Saltdean, done properly
Air source heat pumps collect heat from outdoor air and bring it inside with electricity running the compressor and fans. It works on the same principle as air conditioning, run the other way, and air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes simply called air conditioning. If you are dealing with choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air and plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump, we can sort it out.
If your home near Saltdean has no mains gas, the grant can be bigger. Homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas can get an extra £1,500 on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027, for an air source or ground source heat pump.
Aftercare is simple, and most of it is in the manual: clear space around the outdoor unit, the cleaning the manual describes and a service at the recommended interval. That also helps where the warranty terms ask for regular servicing.
- Place
- Saltdean (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Quote
- Fixed, in writing
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Our engineers arrive at the time agreed with you and check the plan with you first. Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets, and anything electrical is made safe before work starts. The work itself takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Photos of the existing unit and its label help with repairs and servicing near Saltdean.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you’re hoping for.
- We survey the home room by room for heat loss, and check the emitters, hot water and outdoor unit position.
- The price comes back fixed and in writing, with the grant and VAT shown line by line.
- Installation covers the outdoor unit, the indoor connections and the controls.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the rooms we are working in
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: 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 many jobs can be priced from that.
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Your questions about air source heat pumps in Saltdean
Does sea air affect air conditioning in Saltdean?
It can, as Saltdean is within about 1 mile 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.
Can I fit a heat pump in Saltdean without planning permission?
It depends on the property. The half-mile around the middle of Saltdean holds about 4 listed buildings and structures. A heat pump on a house can be permitted development if it meets the conditions, including the MCS noise check, but not within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit cannot face a road. Where necessary, we check with Brighton and Hove council, which is usually the planning authority for Saltdean.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. From a single let flat to offices, shops and public buildings, we work the same way: survey or diagnosis, a fixed price and proper paperwork.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant?
It depends on your home and the system. In England and Wales, the scheme offers £7,500 towards an eligible air-to-water or ground source heat pump, and £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump only in limited cases, and we check before you commit.
When will I hear back?
The same working day. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, with a fixed price before work starts.
What does F-Gas certified mean?
Anyone installing, repairing or servicing the refrigerant side must be qualified, and their company certified. Ask to see proof before you book anyone, and we’re happy to show ours.
How much time does a heat pump install need?
It takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. How much of the heating changes decides most of the time, and we confirm the timing with your quote.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Insulation work, such as loft or cavity wall insulation
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
If in doubt, call us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Parts of the system we cover
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water cylinders
- Radiator systems
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-water heat pumps
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Common problems we fix in Saltdean
Homes off the gas grid, heated by oil or LPG, are often good candidates to look at. Until March 2027, an extra £1,500 is available for air source and ground source heat pumps in homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas, subject to the scheme rules.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
Live in one of the older houses around St Nicholas? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Questions to ask before you book
- Proof of F-Gas company certification
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
- Whether the electrical work is done by a registered contractor, such as NICEIC approved
Air source heat pumps around Saltdean
The coast is only about 1 mile from Saltdean. Coastal sites are worth mentioning at the survey, as salt air affects the outdoor unit and its fixings. About 53% of homes in the Saltdean area date from 1945 to 1972, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and the last census (2021) found about 74% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Homes of that age often have cavity walls that may or may not be insulated, which the survey checks. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
If your home is listed, like Monk's House about 3.5 miles north-east, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Saltdean is about 1 mile west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of Saltdean to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. We cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove, large and small.
Our nearest recent job to Saltdean was on Bridge Street, Newhaven (BN9), about 4 miles east: installing a Daikin precision cooling system with close temperature control for a production area where component quality was sensitive to temperature variation.
From Hill Road, School Lane and Lynwood Road to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. Postcode districts we cover here: BN2. Places around Saltdean that are also on our list: East Saltdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile north-west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Roedean (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Brighton (4 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (6 miles west) and Carlton Hill (4 miles west).
Around Saltdean
Around Saltdean, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Beacon Hill, Queen Victoria pub and Longhill High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Southease station, about 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include French Convalescent Home (3 miles west) and Brighton Motor Museum (3.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
Why it’s worth doing now in Saltdean
The two types suit different homes and needs. Air-to-water works with radiators and a cylinder, with a £7,500 grant for eligible homes, while air-to-air heats and cools rooms and has a £2,500 grant only in limited cases, and we explain which fits your home. For a place like Saltdean, booking ahead lets us plan the visit properly.
A single unit or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and what it needs. You’ll have a fixed price before work begins, and the quote sets out the VAT.
Why people in Saltdean choose us
- We work on all the leading brands
- We reply to enquiries the same working day
- An F-Gas certified company, as the law requires
- Clear warranty information from the manufacturer
See what air conditioning costs and our accreditations and certificates.
What a customer said
“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