East Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Sedlescombe, East Sussex
Air source heat pumps for Sedlescombe and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- No space for a hot water cylinder
About our air source heat pumps in Sedlescombe
As an MCS certified installer, we fit air source heat pumps for homes in Sedlescombe and the rest of East Sussex. There are two kinds: air-to-water, which heats radiators or underfloor heating and your hot water, and air-to-air, which warms rooms through indoor units and can also cool. We help you work out which suits your home. We are often asked to deal with replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump and ageing boilers that will need replacing, on underfloor heating, radiator systems and air-to-water heat pumps.
Older and listed homes in villages like Sedlescombe need extra care, and permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
For a fault on a system that may still be under warranty, send us the make, model and installation date. We will explain how the manufacturer’s terms are likely to apply before any chargeable work goes ahead.
- Place
- Sedlescombe (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Response
- On the working day you ask
- Price guide
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Price
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Pricing air source heat pumps in Sedlescombe
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We look at:
- The brand, model and parts involved
- Whether it’s a simple split or a larger system
- How far the pipework has to run, and where
Typical ranges are on our prices page, but your price depends on the job in front of us. For a fixed-price quote, phone us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier, and we’ll talk you through it.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
- A short video of any fault, such as a noise or a flashing light
- Your installation or service records
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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How the visit works
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. The visit takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. A few pictures help us make the most of a visit to Sedlescombe.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- A survey covers heat loss, radiators, hot water and where the outdoor unit could sit.
- 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.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if the building has a permit or sign-in process
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
Getting a price
Published ranges are a starting point; the quote is built on your property, because every property is different. Once we have looked at the job, from photos or on a survey, you get a fixed price. To start, ring 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk.
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Keeping the system healthy
Simple habits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Keep up with insulation and draught-proofing
- Check what your manufacturer’s warranty asks of you
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
The warranty on the heat pump is the manufacturer’s, on its own terms. We explain the terms for your brand, including any servicing conditions.
Don’t cover radiators with furniture or heavy curtains, as the system relies on them giving out heat.
What owners can safely do
Write down what you notice: error codes, noises, drips, smells or a drop in performance. It makes our diagnosis quicker, and a photo of the display helps even more.
For air conditioning, cleaning the indoor unit’s filters is the main job owners can do, if the manual says so. They come out, get a gentle clean and go back only when they’re dry. For a heat pump, the main owner jobs are a clear outdoor unit and sensible control settings.
What a heat pump looks like in Sedlescombe
About 70% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Houses usually have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Historic houses such as Durhamford Manor, about 0.7 miles north-west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in. If your home is one of the older properties near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whatever kind of property you have in Sedlescombe, our engineers can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day and our emergency line runs 24/7. Across East Sussex, we cover 289 places, and Sedlescombe is one of them. We also work in Eastbourne, around 15 miles away.
Our nearest recent job to Sedlescombe was on High Street, Battle (TN33), about 3 miles south-west: installing two Samsung wall-mounted units in the dining room and a single unit in the kitchen preparation area.
Postcode districts we cover here: TN33. From The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw to the smaller roads in between, nowhere is left out. Close by, we work in Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west) and Hailsham (13 miles west).
Around Sedlescombe
For rail, the closest station is Battle station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). The countryside around Sedlescombe includes Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
FAQs for Sedlescombe
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Sedlescombe?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Sedlescombe, if they qualify. Air-to-water and ground source systems attract £7,500. Air-to-air gets £2,500, but only where it takes over from fossil-fuel heating and covers the whole home’s heating demand. The installer applies, and we are MCS certified.
Will a heat pump in Sedlescombe need planning permission?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. A conservation area takes in the middle of Sedlescombe. 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 Rother council, which is usually the planning authority for Sedlescombe first.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
The F-gas rules share it between the equipment’s operator and the engineers who work on it. The interval depends on the refrigerant charge, measured in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least yearly for 5 to under 50 tCO2e, and every 6 months for 50 to under 500 tCO2e.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
Anything that involves the refrigerant needs an F-Gas qualified engineer from a certified company. That’s the law, not just our preference, and manufacturers expect it for their warranty too. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes. Each visit is written up, including F-Gas records for any refrigerant work. Keep them with the manual and the warranty documents.
How does the warranty work?
Warranty comes from the manufacturer and depends on the brand and product. For example, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years, and we explain the terms for whichever brand you choose.
Do you work in Sedlescombe?
Yes. Our area takes in London and the counties of the South East, and that includes Sedlescombe.
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