East Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Winton
Expert air source heat pumps for Winton: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Call for a fixed-price quote.
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
How we handle air source heat pumps in Winton
In England, an air source heat pump on a house can often go in under permitted development rights. Conditions include a maximum outdoor unit size of 1.5 m³, compliance with MCS 020(a), use for more than cooling alone and a site outside the curtilage of a listed building. We look at the planning position for your home during the survey. If you’re dealing with questions about listed buildings or conservation areas and working out whether radiators need upsizing, we can sort it out.
For a home around Winton that’s off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027, on top of the £7,500.
For a fault on a system that may still be under warranty, send us the make, model and installation date. We’ll tell you how the manufacturer’s warranty is likely to apply before anything chargeable is done.
- Location
- Winton (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Think of the visit in three stages: look, put right and sign off. First we check the system or the space against the plan, then we do the work, and finally we test, record and explain. The middle part takes longest, which takes anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes. For a place like Winton, the timing is set with you and the travel is our side of the planning.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on 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.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- We install, commission and register the system under MCS.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
- Mention any roof access, ladders or high-level work
- Keep pets out of the rooms we’re working in
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Add the address and what you’d like done, and many jobs can be priced from that.
Related advice
What we are called out for in Winton
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.
The things we are asked about most are:
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
Period properties close to Church of St. Andrew can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Questions to ask before booking
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
- How VAT is shown, and which rate applies
- What happens if the job turns out to be different on the day
Homes in Winton and heat pumps
About 55% of homes in the Winton area date from 1945 to 1972, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and Census 2021 figures found about 77% 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.
Historic houses such as Alfriston Clergy House, about 0.5 miles south, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Winton is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the BN26 postcode area, our engineers can take on air source heat pumps. Count every place we list in East Sussex and you reach 289, with Winton on the list. The nearest of our city pages is Eastbourne, around 6 miles from Winton.
The closest recent job we can point to from Winton was on Corsica Road, Seaford (BN25), about 3 miles south-west: installing a marine-grade Daikin wall-mounted unit in the main living area.
Our working area takes in BN26, every street of it. Close to Winton, our area also takes in Alfriston (1 mile south), Lullington (1 mile south), Milton Street (1 mile east), Dukes Green (1 mile south) and Alciston (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west) and Lewes (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Winton
Typical jobs here are in properties near Ye Olde Smugglers Inn. The closest station to Winton is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (less than half a mile south) and Arlington Castle (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near Winton include Firle Beacon.
Safe owner checks
Write down what you notice: error codes, noises, drips, smells or a drop in performance. It makes our diagnosis quicker, and a photo or a short video of the display is even better.
Some faults have simple causes you can check first: check the mode, the set temperature, the remote’s batteries and the breaker. If a breaker trips again after you reset it, leave it off and ring us on 07833 053749 or send an email.
Questions from Winton
Can I fit a heat pump in Winton without planning permission?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. The Alfriston Conservation Area is close to the centre of Winton. 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 Wealden council, which is normally the planning authority for Winton.
Is Winton within the area you cover?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. We are based in East Grinstead and plan each visit so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
Expect £8,000–£16,000 for an air-to-water system, with 0% VAT on homes, before the grant is taken off. Where you land depends on the size of heat pump, any radiators that need changing and the hot water cylinder, and air-to-air systems are priced after a survey.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
It takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. The cylinder, the radiators and the pipework make the biggest difference and the timing is set out with your quote.
Are you F-Gas certified?
F-Gas company certification, NICEIC approval for electrical work and MCS certification for heat pumps, and we are Checkatrade members. Our engineers also hold the individual F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
Which type of heat pump is right for my home?
Air-to-water replaces the boiler for heating and hot water, while air-to-air heats and cools rooms. The survey helps decide. Both are part of what we install.
Will you make a mess?
Protection goes down first: sheets over the floor and nearby furniture. Any drilling is agreed with you first, and we clear up the dust and offcuts before we leave.
When it’s something else
To be straight with you, there are a few things this work won’t fix:
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
- Promising eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Planning decisions, which rest with the council
If in doubt, ring us on 07833 053749 or email us and we will say what we think.
What the work covers
- Radiator systems
- Underfloor heating
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
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What a customer said
“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”
James T., Crawley, office manager