- Area
- East Sussex
- Postcode district
- BN9
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Seaford, Peacehaven, Lewes
Newhaven is in East Sussex. Whether you are replacing a gas, oil or electric system, the design starts with measuring how much heat each room loses on a cold day, and survey arrangements for Newhaven are confirmed when you enquire.
Heat pump services in Newhaven
All services in Newhaven:
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Newhaven can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which takes £7,500 off the cost of an air source heat pump when it replaces fossil-fuel or electric heating. Replacing oil or LPG heating qualifies for £9,000 for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, and air-to-air systems for £2,500. The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies for the grant and deducts it from the price.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Since 29 May 2025, permitted development in England allows up to two air source heat pumps on a house, each up to 1.5 m³, with no blanket 1 m boundary rule — the installation must still meet the MCS planning standards, including the noise check. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation-area positions need extra consent, which we check at survey.
Heat pump guide prices in Newhaven
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in East Sussex, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Newhaven can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,800–£12,900 | £2,300–£5,400 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,800–£13,900 | £3,300–£6,400 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,350–£15,950 | £4,850–£8,450 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,400–£18,550 | £6,900–£11,050 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,000–£23,200 | £9,500–£15,700 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Winter daylight and heating in Newhaven
On the shortest day Newhaven gets about 7 hours 57 minutes of daylight, and the winter sun reaches only around 16° above the horizon at noon. Winters this far south are milder than in most of the UK, which helps a heat pump run at low flow temperatures for much of the season.
Heat pumps in Newhaven: questions
How long does installation take in Newhaven?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Newhaven home states the expected time.
Do you cover Seaford as well as Newhaven?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Seaford, which is about 3 miles south-east of Newhaven, and across East Sussex.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Newhaven house?
Usually at the side or rear, on a level base with space around it for airflow and servicing, away from bedroom windows where possible. The surveyor checks positions at your Newhaven home.
Can you service a heat pump in Newhaven that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Newhaven, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.