Air-to-air heat pumps in Brighton
Air-to-air heat pumps for businesses in Brighton — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- Free site survey and fixed written quote
- Unit sizes, refrigerant and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does an air-to-air heat pump cost in Brighton?
Budget roughly £1,895–£4,550 per zone ex VAT in Brighton. For a typical job — shop or office heated and cooled by 2–4 units — expect £5,095–£15,500 plus VAT. The fixed price follows a free survey.
An air-to-air heat pump takes heat from the outside air and releases it indoors as warm air — the same equipment as reverse-cycle air conditioning, sized and set up for heating.
Working in Brighton
Brighton is one of the main commercial centres in East Sussex, with city-centre offices, retail streets, hospitality venues and business parks on its edges.
We cover every Brighton postcode, including BN2 and TR2. We also work in nearby Hove, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea. In Brighton we work with offices, shops and hospitality premises, from a single room to a whole floor; each job starts with a heat load check rather than a guess from the floor area.
What you get
- Units selected for low-temperature heating output
- Outdoor units positioned for air flow and defrost drainage
- Controls with schedules and set-back temperatures
- Commissioning and handover
- Running-cost guidance against your current heating
Guide prices in Brighton
These guide prices are adjusted for the South East, where labour and access costs run about 15% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall-mounted heat pump unit | £1,895–£3,395 | £2,274–£4,074 | per zone |
| Cassette heat pump unit | £2,795–£4,550 | £3,354–£5,460 | per zone |
| Floor-standing console unit | £2,250–£3,950 | £2,700–£4,740 | per zone |
| Removal of old electric heaters | £50–£145 | £60–£174 | per heater |
Ex VAT, supply and install.
How it works in Brighton
Heat loss survey
We assess fabric, glazing and ventilation to size for winter as well as summer.
Design
Units are chosen for their heating output at low outdoor temperatures, not just their cooling rating.
Install
Outdoor units go where defrost water can drain safely and air flow is not restricted. In Brighton we agree timings around your opening hours.
Set controls
Schedules and set-backs are configured so the system heats efficiently.
Points to plan for in Brighton
Building fabric
Draughty or poorly insulated premises need more heating capacity; simple draught-proofing can reduce the size needed.
Working hours
Most Brighton businesses prefer noisy work outside trading hours. Early starts, evenings and weekends can be arranged and are priced up front.
Winter output
Heating output falls as it gets colder outside, so we size against winter design temperatures.
Roof and height work
Flat roofs, high walls and atriums need the right access equipment and edge protection. We plan towers, MEWPs or scaffold before the job, not on the day.
Types of premises we cover in Brighton
- Retail and shops: comfortable shop floors, stockrooms and entrances, even with the door open.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
Two rules matter for most businesses in England: GB F-gas rules (leak checks from 5 tonnes CO2e) and the periodic energy inspection for more than 12 kW of air conditioning.
Your questions answered
How much does an air-to-air heat pump cost in Brighton?
Guide prices in Brighton run from about £1,895 to £4,550 per zone, plus VAT. A typical job (shop or office heated and cooled by 2–4 units) costs £5,095–£15,500 plus VAT. We fix the price in writing after a free survey.
Do you also cover Hove, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea?
Yes. Alongside Brighton, we also cover Hove, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea. Each has its own page with local guide prices.
Which postcodes do you cover in Brighton?
All of them, including BN2 and TR2. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Will we still need other heating?
Often not, but in some buildings a small back-up for the coldest days is sensible. We advise at survey.
Do outdoor units ice up?
They frost in cold, damp weather and run short defrost cycles automatically. Drainage is planned so the water does not freeze on a path.
Need air-to-air heat pumps in Brighton?
Free survey and fixed written quote. We reply with a guide price or to book the survey.