Heat Pump Installers in East Sussex
We list 38 heat pump installer businesses with a business address in East Sussex. 33 of these listings (87%) show Boiler Upgrade Scheme registration. Confirm it with the installer and Ofgem before accepting a quote. All records list air source heat pumps and some also list exhaust air and ground source systems; check current scope. Most are in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hove.
Grants in England
£7,500 off a heat pump in East Sussex
£9,000 for eligible off-gas-grid oil/LPG replacements with air-to-water or ground-source heat pumps until 31 March 2027.
- £7,500 off an air-to-water or ground/water source heat pump, £2,500 off air-to-air, £5,000 off a biomass boiler.
- £9,000 for an eligible off-gas-grid property replacing oil or LPG with an air-to-water or ground-source heat pump — from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. Other fuels and air-to-air do not get this uplift.
- Your MCS-certified installer applies and takes the grant off the quote up front. You never receive the money yourself.
- No valid EPC needed since 28 April 2026: where there isn't one, your installer supplies a utility bill or fuel receipt from the last three months plus photos of the existing heating.
On a lower income? The Warm Homes: Local Grant is council-run and fully funded for homes rated EPC D to G where household income is usually £36,000 or less.
38 installers in East Sussex
Recorded BUS registration first, then most reviewed; verify current status
Towns in East Sussex
Where the installers in East Sussex are based. Towns with three or more firms have their own page.
Heat pump guides for East Sussex
What a heat pump costs, which grant applies and how to compare quotes, from the directory's own guides.
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Heat pump questions in East Sussex
- How many heat pump installers are there in East Sussex?
- 38 installer listings have a business address in East Sussex; 33 are recorded as registered for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. They cluster in Brighton (8), Eastbourne (5) and Hove (3). Check each firm's current MCS and Ofgem status before relying on a grant.
- Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in East Sussex?
- Yes. East Sussex is in England, where eligible properties can receive £7,500 for an air-to-water or ground-source heat pump (£2,500 for air-to-air; £5,000 for biomass). An MCS-certified, Ofgem-registered installer applies and deducts an approved grant from the quote. The £9,000 uplift from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027 is only for eligible off-gas-grid homes replacing oil or LPG with air-to-water or ground-source heat pumps. Lower-income households in England may also qualify for the council-run Warm Homes: Local Grant, subject to its separate rules.
- What types of heat pump do installers in East Sussex fit?
- All records in East Sussex list air source; 5 also list exhaust air. Ask each firm to confirm its current technology scope and whether a system suits your home.
- How do I choose between heat pump installers in East Sussex?
- 28 of the 38 have Google reviews shown on their listing; Paynes Heating and Plumbing Services Ltd has the most with 265. 1 has claimed ownership of their listing. Ask firms if they serve your postcode, check current certification and BUS registration, and compare itemised quotes after a heat-loss survey.
- Do I need an EPC to get a heat pump grant in East Sussex?
- Not any more. Since 28 April 2026 a valid EPC is no longer required to apply for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. If your home doesn't have one, your installer instead supplies a utility bill or fuel receipt dated within the last three months plus photographs of the existing heating system. (The council-run Warm Homes: Local Grant in England still uses the EPC — it's for homes rated D to G.)
- Can installers from outside East Sussex do my install?
- Some installers based in Kent, Surrey and West Sussex may serve East Sussex. Business address does not establish service coverage, so ask each firm whether it surveys and supports homes in your postcode.
Neighbouring counties
Firms based nearby may cover your postcode; ask each one about surveys and aftercare.
Ready to get in touch?
Check each firm's current MCS status, service area and available contact route. 33 have Boiler Upgrade Scheme registration on record; confirm current status before relying on a grant.
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