- Area
- West Sussex
- Postcode district
- RH19
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £260 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat pump radiators for East Grinstead homes
A heat pump suits most East Grinstead homes, but the details decide how efficiently it runs. Our survey looks at insulation, radiators and hot water use room by room.
We plan radiator upgrades in East Grinstead so floorboards are lifted only where pipework genuinely needs changing. For period homes in East Grinstead and across West Sussex, column radiators can keep the character of a room while giving enough heat at low temperatures.
We size each radiator to your room-by-room heat loss so a heat pump can heat your home at a low, efficient flow temperature.
- Extensions and loft conversions with large areas of glazing
- Homes switching from a gas, oil or LPG boiler to a heat pump
- Rooms with little wall space, where a fan-assisted radiator fits better
What's included
- Room-by-room heat loss figures for every heated room
- Pipework checks and any agreed pipe upgrades
- Balancing every radiator so each room heats evenly
- Draining, refilling, cleaning and inhibitor treatment of the heating system
- A radiator schedule showing which radiators stay, which change and their outputs
Extensions and kitchen-diners around East Grinstead with large glazed areas get their own radiator calculation.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in East Grinstead 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 radiators prices in East Grinstead
Here are typical prices for heat pump radiator upgrades in West Sussex, installed and including VAT. Use the guide price tool for a figure based on your home, then a survey confirms it in writing.
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Replacement radiator, sized for a heat pump (each, fitted) | £260–£470 |
| Upgrade of about 10 radiators | £2,100–£5,200 |
| Pipework upgrade (e.g. microbore to larger bore) | £1,550–£3,650 |
Installed, inc VAT. The survey lists which radiators need changing.
How long is the heating season in East Grinstead?
East Grinstead sees roughly 7 hours 53 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 34 minutes in June. Milder southern winters suit heat pumps well, though the system is still sized for a cold snap rather than an average day.
The steps for heat pump radiator upgrades in East Grinstead
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your East Grinstead home, measures every room and checks where the outdoor unit can go.
- You receive a heat loss design and a fixed written quote, with any grant shown where it applies.
- Installers fit the unit, cylinder and any radiator changes, typically over 2–4 days on site.
- The system is commissioned, set up with weather compensation and handed over with the paperwork.
Heat pump radiator upgrades in East Grinstead: questions
How soon can you survey a home in East Grinstead?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in West Sussex. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
How long does a heat pump survey take in East Grinstead?
A home survey in East Grinstead usually takes one to two hours. The surveyor measures every heated room, checks windows, walls and radiators, and looks at where the outdoor unit and cylinder can go.
Do you cover Crawley as well as East Grinstead?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Crawley, which is about 8 miles west of East Grinstead, and across West Sussex.
Can I keep my radiators and just run the heat pump hotter?
You can, but it usually costs more to run. Every extra degree of flow temperature reduces a heat pump's efficiency, so a system designed at 55°C uses noticeably more electricity than one at 45°C for the same heat. A few well-chosen radiator upgrades often let the whole house run cooler, which is the better long-term trade.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
Not necessarily: many homes keep most of their radiators and replace only a few. The heat loss survey checks each room against its existing radiator at the planned flow temperature. Rooms with large windows, high ceilings or extensions are the usual candidates for an upgrade, while bedrooms often need no change. Your radiator schedule lists every decision.