- Area
- East Sussex
- Postcode district
- TN40
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £9,800 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Oil and LPG boiler replacement for Bexhill-on-Sea homes
Most homes can run on a heat pump if the system is designed properly, and Bexhill-on-Sea is no different. The key is matching the heat pump and radiators to the home's heat loss.
If your home near Bexhill-on-Sea is off the mains gas grid, a heat pump removes the need for oil or LPG deliveries. Bungalows and detached houses near Bexhill-on-Sea running on LPG can move to a heat pump, with the tank collected by the supplier.
Off-gas homes have a lot to plan when switching to a heat pump: the fuel tank, older walls, rural power supplies and higher heat loss.
- Owners tired of fuel deliveries and tank maintenance
- Older oil boilers nearing the end of their life
- Detached houses and bungalows with garden space for the unit
What's included
- Help arranging LPG tank collection with your supplier
- Free survey with a detailed heat loss calculation for older construction
- Removal of the oil or LPG boiler and flue
- Network operator notification and electrical connection
- Outdoor unit, heat pump cylinder, controls and radiator changes
Owners across East Sussex can have oil tank removal arranged alongside a heat pump installation in Bexhill-on-Sea.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Bexhill-on-Sea 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.
What to budget for replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Bexhill-on-Sea
Guide prices for Bexhill-on-Sea and the rest of East Sussex are shown below, installed and inc VAT. We publish ranges rather than a single figure because design details move the price, and the written quote after survey fixes it.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £9,000 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,800–£12,900 | £800–£3,900 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,800–£13,900 | £1,800–£4,900 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,350–£15,950 | £3,350–£6,950 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,400–£18,550 | £5,400–£9,550 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,000–£23,200 | £8,000–£14,200 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning. The £9,000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme figure applies to oil and LPG replacements in England and Wales installed from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Designing for Bexhill-on-Sea's winters
Bexhill-on-Sea sees roughly 7 hours 56 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 31 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.
What happens after you enquire in Bexhill-on-Sea?
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Bexhill-on-Sea 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.
Replacing an oil or LPG boiler with a heat pump in Bexhill-on-Sea: questions
Do you cover Battle as well as Bexhill-on-Sea?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Battle, which is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, and across East Sussex.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Bexhill-on-Sea?
A home survey in Bexhill-on-Sea 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.
How long does installation take in Bexhill-on-Sea?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Bexhill-on-Sea home states the expected time.
What happens with a leased LPG tank?
Leased LPG tanks belong to the supplier, so the supplier arranges collection. Check your contract for notice periods and any charges before you fix a date. We time the switchover so you are not left without heating, and once the heat pump is commissioned the supplier can empty and remove the tank. Bottled LPG cylinders are simply returned.
Is a heat pump cheaper to run than oil?
It depends on oil prices, your home's insulation, the flow temperature and your electricity tariff, so there is no single answer. At the October to December 2026 price cap, a heat pump with a seasonal efficiency of 3.0 delivers heat for about 8.8p per kWh, and at 3.5 about 7.5p. Compare that with your oil cost per kWh of heat, allowing for your boiler's efficiency; the survey estimate gives a figure for your home.