East Sussex · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Ticehurst
Air source heat pumps for Ticehurst and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- Comparing heat pump types
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
About our air source heat pumps in Ticehurst
We install air source heat pumps in Ticehurst and across East Sussex, and we’re MCS certified. 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’re often asked to deal with checking whether planning permission is needed and choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air, on homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, radiator systems and underfloor heating.
Homes around Ticehurst typically have room outside for a heat pump, so the design focuses on heat loss and radiators.
Looking after a system is mostly common sense: keep the outdoor unit clear, follow the manufacturer’s guidance on cleaning and book a service at the interval they recommend. That also helps where the warranty terms ask for regular servicing.
- Where
- Ticehurst (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Approvals
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Response
- On the working day you ask
- Costs
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Price
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
The first job on site is protection: sheets over the floor and any furniture nearby, and we ask before moving anything. After that, anything electrical is made safe and we start. It takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes, and we tidy up before we leave. Visits to Ticehurst are agreed with you in advance and planned so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- 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.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-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
Get a fixed-price quote
Want a quote for air source heat pumps? Please phone us on 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the job. We’ll talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
Advice
Honest limits
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
- Draught-proofing and insulation upgrades
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we will say what we think.
Parts of the system we cover
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Hot water cylinders
- Radiator systems
- Underfloor heating
What a heat pump looks like in Ticehurst
About 74% 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.
If your home is listed, like Scotney Castle about 3.2 miles north, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Ticehurst is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. From the centre of Ticehurst to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Our list for East Sussex has 289 entries, and Ticehurst is one. The nearest of our city pages is Eastbourne, around 19 miles from Ticehurst.
Not far from Ticehurst, a recent job of ours was on Station Road, Heathfield (TN21), about 9 miles south-west: installing three LG cassette units in the main open-plan office space, which occupies the former school hall with original high ceilings and large Victorian windows.
Work in TN5 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. That includes properties on High Street, Springfields and Farthing Hill and the roads around them. Nearby, we also cover air source heat pumps in Three Leg Cross (1 mile north-west), Flimwell (2 miles east), Stonecrouch (2 miles north), Burgh Hill (3 miles south-east) and Etchingham (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west) and Crowborough (11 miles west).
Near you in Ticehurst
Around Ticehurst, our work takes us to homes and businesses near The Chequers Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Stonegate station, about 2.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Finchcocks Musical Museum (4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Ticehurst
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Ticehurst?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. A conservation area takes in the middle of Ticehurst. 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 Ticehurst, usually Rother council) first.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Ticehurst?
Ticehurst is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. Whether your home qualifies, and for how much, depends on the type of heat pump and the heating it replaces. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
What’s the price of a heat pump installation?
For air-to-water, the price is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before any grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 to eligible homes in England and Wales, and we confirm eligibility before you commit.
Will you work on another installer’s system?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine from all the leading brands. Tell us the make and model and send any paperwork you have.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We’re an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work and MCS certified for heat pumps. We are also Checkatrade members.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes. Every visit is written up, and any work on the refrigerant circuit goes in the F-Gas records. Keep them with the manual and the warranty documents.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Yes, any time. For anything urgent, such as a system failing in a server room or water leaking from a unit, ring our 24/7 line and we will tell you what to do first.
Towns and villages near Ticehurst
What else we do in Ticehurst
Do you need air source heat pumps in Ticehurst?
Some homes heated by electric heaters or storage heaters consider a heat pump instead. A survey shows whether a heat pump suits the property and what would need to change, and we explain the grant position for your home.
Common reasons people call us are:
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
If your home is one of the older properties near St Mary's Church, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Questions to ask before booking
- Proof of F-Gas company certification
- What paperwork you will receive afterwards
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
Looking after it afterwards
How well a system lasts depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Book a yearly service
- Use the settings explained at handover
- Check what your manufacturer’s warranty asks of you
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. It needs good airflow to collect heat from outside so keep it unobstructed.
From one of our customers
“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