Brighton and Hove · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Seven Dials, Brighton and Hove
For heat pump installation in Seven Dials, one call is all it takes: diagnosis, fixed price, work and sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- A boiler that’s getting old
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
About our air source heat pumps in Seven Dials
Air-to-water heat pumps heat your hot water through a cylinder. If you have a combi boiler and no cylinder, the survey looks at where one could go. Air-to-air systems do not heat hot water, so you’ll need another way to do that. Common call-outs are for questions about where the outdoor unit can go and working out where a cylinder could go, on air-to-water heat pumps, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and underfloor heating.
For a house near Seven Dials, space outside is rarely the problem, so the main questions are heat loss, radiators and the electrics.
The records are your system’s health record: a dated account of the work and the readings we took. It makes the next visit quicker and any warranty question simpler and it’s worth keeping safe.
- Location
- Seven Dials (BN1, BN3, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Quote
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Typical price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
The process
The visit goes in the diary at a time that works for you, and we keep you posted if anything changes. When we arrive, we check the job against the survey or the photos you sent. If something is different, we talk it through with you before carrying on. After that, it takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Around Seven Dials, access is usually simple, though gates and garden access are worth mentioning.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- The design covers the heat pump, emitters, hot water and outdoor unit.
- Cost, grant and VAT appear on one fixed-price quote.
- We install, commission and register the system under MCS.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Move furniture away from the wall where we’ll be working
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
Get a fixed-price quote
To help us quote: where the property is and what kind of building it is, pictures of the rooms or units, the brand and model of anything already fitted and any symptoms, from error codes to drips. Once you have those, ring us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
Advice
Seven Dials questions
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Seven Dials?
Seven Dials is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. Whether your home qualifies, and for how much, depends on the type of heat pump and the heating it replaces. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Do you cover smaller places like Seven Dials?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. We are based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
What does F-Gas certified mean?
The law says any company working on equipment containing F gas has to be certified, and the engineers need their own qualifications. It means the refrigerant in your system is handled legally.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. We work on systems fitted by other installers as well as our own, on all the main brands. Send us the make and model, and any records you have.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
The work takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. The survey lets us set a firm programme, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us a line to arrange one.
Will I need planning consent for an air source heat pump?
It depends on the property and where the unit goes. Flats have different limits, conservation areas have extra conditions, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights and we look at it during the survey.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7 for problems that cannot wait for a planned visit. Ring 07833 053749 any time and explain the problem.
Air source heat pumps in Seven Dials: the local picture
Seven Dials lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Coastal sites are worth mentioning at the survey, as salt air affects the outdoor unit and its fixings. The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures put about 66% of homes in Seven Dials and the neighbourhoods around it before 1919, and the last census (2021) found about 78% of households live in flats. Older homes can lose heat faster, so a room-by-room heat loss calculation, and sometimes insulation or larger radiators, comes before sizing a heat pump. Flats are often harder for air-to-water systems, so we look at whether air-to-air suits better. Seven Dials’s centre is no more than about a third of a mile from the West Hill Conservation Area. 12 conservation areas lie within a mile of central Seven Dials. Historic England lists about 197 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Seven Dials, including Church of St Bartholomew (grade I). So the heat pump survey asks two extra questions here: is the home listed, and is it inside a conservation area?
If your home is one of the older properties near St Luke's Church Prestonville, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen. Historic houses such as Royal Pavilion, about 0.7 miles south-east, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Seven Dials is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Whatever kind of property you have in Seven Dials, our engineers can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day and our emergency line runs 24/7. In Brighton and Hove alone we list 30 places and Seven Dials is among them.
Not far from Seven Dials, a recent job of ours was on New Road, Brighton (BN1), about 1 mile east: installing individual wall-mounted Panasonic units in all 22 guest rooms, plus two cassette units in the restaurant and a dedicated unit for the server room at basement level.
You will find Seven Dials on the A2010, which makes it straightforward for our engineers to reach. Our working area takes in BN1, BN3 and BN50, every street of it. Close to Seven Dials, our area also takes in West Hill (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (1 mile north), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Hanover (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (6 miles east) and Roedean (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Seven Dials
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Stanford Junior School, The Cow pub and St. Ann's Well Gardens and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Seven Dials itself: Brighton station. Nearby you will also find Montefiore Hospital (within half a mile west) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Why act early in Seven Dials
From 1 April 2027, VAT on heat pumps in homes rises from 0% to 5%. If you are thinking about a heat pump, that date is worth knowing, though the right time also depends on your home and heating. A dirty or faulty system works harder and costs more to run.
Homes, offices, shops and public buildings are all priced the same way: the equipment, the access, the work involved and the time it takes. Ask for a fixed-price quote and we’ll explain each part.
Why us?
- NICEIC approved electrical contractors
- Manufacturer’s warranty terms explained on your quote
- Emergency calls taken 24/7
- A site survey and a fixed-price quote
See what air conditioning costs or how to check a contractor.
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How we price air source heat pumps
Before we fix a price, we need to know a few things. We check:
- The number of rooms, units or zones
- Whether we need access equipment for high-level work
- The condition of any existing system
Several rooms, units or sites on one quote often makes better use of the time. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at, and you’ll get one fixed price.
Before you get in touch
Photos let us diagnose from a distance. Try to include:
- The make and model of the system, from the label
- Wide pictures of the room or the existing unit
- A short video of any fault, such as a noise or a flashing light
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but your quote is based on your job, because every property is different. Once we have looked at the job, from pictures or on a survey, you get a fixed price. To get going, call 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk.
Looking after your system
To keep the system working properly:
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
- Book a yearly service
After commissioning, the installation is registered under MCS and you receive the certificate. File it with the warranty documents, as you may need it later.
Leave space around the outdoor unit. Airflow is what it runs on, so keep it clear all year.
A customer’s words
“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