East Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Seaford, East Sussex
Air source heat pumps in Seaford from an F-Gas certified company, with warranty terms explained brand by brand. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Seaford
Until 31 March 2027, a heat pump installed in residential accommodation carries 0% VAT, with 5% from 1 April 2027. This is HMRC’s energy-saving materials relief, which applies to homes rather than businesses. For air-to-air systems, we confirm the VAT on your quote. This is general information, not tax advice. The work covers air-to-air heat pumps, underfloor heating and hot water cylinders, and people most often call us about plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump and not knowing whether a grant applies.
Around Seaford, most people asking about heat pumps have a gas boiler now. A survey looks at heat loss, radiators, the hot water cylinder and where the outdoor unit can go, then design and quote.
Refrigerant work is written up in the F-Gas records: what was done, the refrigerant type and any amount added or recovered. File them with the system’s paperwork, as a manufacturer or a future engineer may ask to see them.
- Location
- Seaford (BN25)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Quote
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Different systems, different jobs
Air-to-air heat pumps
Air-to-air heat pumps warm rooms through indoor units and can cool them in summer. Hot water needs a separate source so you’ll need another way to heat it.
Radiators and underfloor heating
If radiators need upsizing, the quote lists them, so you know the full scope.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Just let us in and point us to the units, or to where they’ll be fitted, and the rest is down to us. At the end, we tidy up and run through the work with you. For a visit in Seaford, tell us how to reach the outside wall or the outdoor unit.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Tell us the address and what you need, and many jobs can be priced from that.
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Do you need air source heat pumps in Seaford?
An ageing boiler is often the moment people start thinking about a heat pump. Planning the change before the boiler fails gives you time to survey, design and apply for any grant instead of making a rushed decision when the heating stops.
Customers usually contact us after spotting one of these:
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Thomas More? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they hold F-Gas company certification, not just individual qualifications
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
- Which VAT rate the quote uses, and why
When something else is needed
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what air source heat pumps won’t do:
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
- Disconnecting or servicing a gas boiler
- Planning approval where permitted development doesn’t apply
Not sure which it is? You can call us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What the work covers
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Radiator systems
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-water heat pumps
Heat pumps in Seaford: local notes
Seaford is within about 1 mile of the coast. For a heat pump near the sea, ask about any coastal protection option the manufacturer offers. About 66% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
If your home is listed, like Alfriston Clergy House about 3 miles north-east, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Seaford is about 8 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Our engineers cover Seaford for air source heat pumps and across the rest of East Sussex. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list. For properties nearby, see our Eastbourne page (8 miles or so).
A recent job of ours in Seaford was on Corsica Road (BN25): installing a marine-grade Daikin wall-mounted unit in the main living area.
All of BN25 is within our area. You will find Seaford on the A259, which makes it straightforward for our engineers to reach. Places around Seaford that are also on our list: Bishopstone (1 mile north-west), Norton (2 miles north-west), Tide Mills (2 miles west), Westdean (2 miles east) and Dukes Green (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (8 miles east), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (9 miles north-east) and Uckfield (13 miles north).
Around Seaford
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around St Peter's School, Seaford Head School and Seven Sisters pub. Seaford’s nearest station is Seaford station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Newhaven Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Arlington Castle (3.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Firle Beacon.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Seaford
Is a heat pump in Seaford permitted development?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. The Seaford (East Blatchington) Conservation Area is close to the centre of Seaford. 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 the local planning authority (for Seaford, usually Lewes council) first.
Does sea air affect air conditioning in Seaford?
It can, as Seaford 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.
Does the grant cover air-to-air heat pumps?
Sometimes, and the amount is £2,500 rather than £7,500. The system has to replace the fossil-fuel heating and heat the whole home, installed by an MCS certified installer.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like water coming from a unit or a critical room overheating, call our 24/7 line and we’ll agree what happens next.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
For air-to-water, it’s £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before any Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. Air-to-air prices are set after a survey, and we confirm the VAT on the quote.
How soon will you get back to me?
On the same working day you contact us. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, and you get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us across London and the South East. Let us know who the records should go to.
From one of our customers
“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