Heat pump installation in Brighton
See whether your Brighton house or flat suits a heat pump, then get a fixed price from an MCS-certified installer with the grant deducted.
Will a heat pump suit your Brighton home?
Brighton's mild coastal climate helps a heat pump, but the building matters more. Semis in the northern suburbs, with gardens and cavity walls, are usually the strongest candidates. Victorian terraces can work with some upgrades. Flats in converted houses are the hardest because of shared ownership and limited outdoor space. In a leasehold flat, expect to need the freeholder's consent first.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 off an air source heat pump. Your MCS-certified installer claims it and takes it off your bill.
Flats in converted Regency and Victorian houses: Seldom simple. Freeholder consent, shared walls and the lack of an outdoor spot for the unit rule many of these flats out.
Victorian terraces on the hills: Possible in houses with a back garden, though solid walls and bay windows push up the heat demand. Plan insulation and draught-proofing alongside it.
Interwar semis in the northern suburbs: Usually the best heat pump option in the city, thanks to cavity walls and garden space for the unit.
Heat pump installation prices in Brighton
| Job | Typical price | Fitting time |
|---|---|---|
| Air source heat pump, before any grant | £11,000 to £14,500 | 2 to 5 days |
| After the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant | £3,500 to £7,000 | grant applied by installer |
| Radiator upgrades, if needed | £300 to £600 each | same visit |
| Hot water cylinder | usually included | same visit |
Typical prices including VAT, checked October 2026. Your installer gives you a fixed price in writing before any work starts. More detail in our heat pump installation cost guide.
Is a new boiler the better call?
In a draughty or hard-to-insulate Brighton home, a modern combi can still be the smarter buy. We will tell you straight.
See boiler replacement optionsAreas we cover around Brighton
- Hove
- Kemptown
- Hanover
- Preston Park
- Patcham
- Withdean
- Hollingbury
- Woodingdean
- Rottingdean
- Portslade
Also nearby: Heat pump installation in Portsmouth, Heat pump installation in London
Heat pump installation in Brighton: questions
How much is a heat pump in Brighton?
Air source heat pumps generally cost £11,000 to £14,500 before any grant. After the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, the typical figure is around £3,500 to £7,000. Any radiator upgrades appear on their own line.
My Brighton street is in a conservation area. Can I still have a heat pump?
Many central Brighton and Hove streets fall within conservation areas, where placing a unit on a wall or roof facing the street is more restricted. Units at the back are often fine. Your installer checks whether a planning application is needed.
Can I claim the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in Brighton?
Usually, yes, if you own the property, it has a valid EPC, you are replacing a fossil-fuel system and you use an MCS-certified installer. The installer applies and takes the £7,500 off your invoice.
Will salt air damage the outdoor unit?
Close to the sea, salt can speed up corrosion on the unit's casing and coil. Some manufacturers offer coastal protection treatments. Ask your installer about this if you live near the seafront.