Brighton Renewable Energy Specialists
Professional heat pump, solar panel, gas boiler, and plumbing services across Brighton & Hove and surrounding Sussex areas. MCS & Gas Safe certified.
Our Services in Brighton, East Sussex
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About Brighton, East Sussex
Why Choose TPS Eco in Brighton?
As renewable energy specialists serving Brighton & Hove, TPS Eco brings extensive expertise to one of Britain's most environmentally progressive cities. Brighton's commitment to sustainability, combined with its unique property landscape and coastal location, creates specific requirements that our experience perfectly addresses.
Brighton Property Expertise: Brighton & Hove features exceptional architectural diversity, from iconic Regency squares and crescents in Kemp Town and Brunswick to Victorian and Edwardian terraces across Hanover, Queen's Park, and Preston Park, from seafront mansion flats to modern developments in Hove and Portslade. We've successfully installed renewable energy systems across all property types, understanding the specific challenges of conservation areas, listed buildings, and Brighton's distinctive housing stock.
Sustainability Leadership: Brighton & Hove consistently leads British cities in environmental initiatives. The city council has ambitious carbon neutrality targets and actively supports renewable energy adoption. Brighton residents demonstrate exceptional environmental awareness, creating strong demand for heat pumps, solar panels, and integrated renewable energy solutions. We're proud to support Brighton's sustainability journey with professional renewable energy installations.
Professional Service: Operating from our Maidstone base within our 25-mile service radius, we provide comprehensive professional service to Brighton & Hove. Site surveys are typically scheduled within 48-72 hours, with detailed quotations following promptly. Our emergency callout service operates 7 days a week for boiler and plumbing emergencies, ensuring rapid response when you need it most.
Complete Certifications: We hold all essential industry certifications including MCS certification for heat pumps and solar panels (absolutely essential for accessing the £7,500 BUS grant and Smart Export Guarantee payments), Gas Safe registration for all boiler work, RECC certification providing consumer protection, F-Gas certification for air conditioning systems, and comprehensive public liability insurance. Every installation meets Building Regulations, manufacturer specifications, and industry standards.
Proven Track Record: Having completed over 1,500 projects for 800+ customers across Southeast England, we bring unmatched experience to every installation. Whether you're considering a straightforward boiler replacement, a complete heat pump system, solar panel installation, or integrated renewable energy solutions combining heat pumps with solar and battery storage, we've successfully delivered similar projects hundreds of times.
Conservation Area Experience: Many Brighton properties fall within conservation areas requiring sensitive treatment. We have extensive experience working within these constraints, providing discreet installations that maintain architectural character whilst delivering excellent renewable energy performance. We can advise on planning requirements and assist with applications where necessary.
Transparent Pricing: We provide clear, itemised quotations with no hidden costs. Every quote details equipment specifications, labour costs, warranties, Building Control certification, and grant application support. Brighton customers value our honest advice and competitive pricing supported by quality workmanship and comprehensive aftercare.
Heat Pump Installation in Brighton
Brighton homeowners are embracing heat pumps as the intelligent, sustainable alternative to traditional gas boilers, benefiting from substantial government grants, dramatically reduced running costs, and alignment with Brighton's environmental values. Sussex's mild coastal climate provides ideal conditions for heat pump operation year-round.
Why Heat Pumps Excel in Brighton
Brighton's mild coastal climate ensures excellent heat pump performance throughout the year. Air source heat pumps extract heat from outside air and transfer it indoors at remarkable 300-400% efficiency, meaning for every 1kW of electricity used, you generate 3-4kW of heat. This exceptional efficiency translates directly into significant cost savings compared to conventional gas boilers.
The £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant: The UK government provides substantial financial support for renewable heating through the BUS grant. When you install an air source or ground source heat pump, £7,500 is deducted directly from your installation cost. Hybrid heat pumps qualify for £5,000 grants. We manage all grant applications on your behalf, ensuring you receive maximum financial support without administrative burden. This means a typical air source heat pump costing £8,500-£10,500 could cost you just £1,000-£3,000 after the grant.
Substantial Running Cost Savings: Heat pumps typically with competitive pricing annually to operate, compared to competitive prices for gas boilers. That's approximately 60% lower heating bills, saving competitive prices every year. Over a 20-year system lifespan, you could save competitive prices. With gas prices rising faster than electricity costs (particularly with Brighton's excellent solar potential for self-generated electricity), these savings will likely grow over time.
Perfect for Brighton's Property Types: Heat pumps work excellently across Brighton's diverse housing stock:
- Regency properties in iconic squares and crescents can benefit from carefully designed systems with discreet outdoor unit positioning maintaining architectural character
- Victorian and Edwardian terraces throughout Hanover, Queen's Park, and Seven Dials perform excellently with heat pumps, particularly after basic insulation improvements
- Converted flats in period mansion blocks can utilise individual heat pump systems where suitable
- Modern developments in Hove, Portslade, and seafront areas are often ideal candidates with excellent thermal performance
- Detached and semi-detached properties across Patcham, Withdean, and surrounding areas typically have ideal space for straightforward installations
Our Brighton Heat Pump Services
Air Source Heat Pump Installation: The most popular choice, air source heat pumps extract heat from outside air using a compact outdoor unit. Installation typically requires 2-3 days with minimal disruption to your daily routine. Systems cost £7,000-£11,000 before the £7,500 grant, resulting in net costs of just £0-£3,500. We install premium brands including Mitsubishi, Daikin, and Vaillant, all covered by comprehensive 5-10 year manufacturer warranties. These systems provide both central heating and hot water for your entire property.
Ground Source Heat Pump Installation: Properties with larger gardens benefit from ground source systems offering even higher efficiency and longer lifespans. Installation involves laying ground loops either horizontally in trenches or vertically in boreholes. Total costs range from £14,000-£22,000, reduced to £6,500-£14,500 after the £7,500 grant. Ground source systems are particularly suitable for properties with substantial gardens in areas like Patcham, Withdean, and Roedean.
Hybrid Heat Pumps: Combining a heat pump with your existing gas boiler, hybrid systems provide flexibility and lower upfront investment (£6,000-£9,000 minus £5,000 grant). The heat pump handles most heating requirements efficiently, with the boiler providing backup during extremely cold periods or for rapid hot water delivery. Hybrid systems work perfectly for properties where full heat pump installation might face challenges.
Real Cost Examples for Brighton Properties:
- 3-bedroom terraced house: Air source heat pump system £8,000, minus £7,500 grant = £500 net cost
- 4-bedroom semi-detached: Air source heat pump system £10,000, minus £7,500 grant = £2,500 net cost
- Large detached property: Ground source heat pump system £18,000, minus £7,500 grant = £10,500 net cost
Heat Pump Integration: We design systems integrating seamlessly with your existing heating distribution, whether radiators or underfloor heating. Modern heat pumps deliver temperatures suitable for standard radiators, though larger radiators or fan-assisted models may improve efficiency and comfort. Underfloor heating paired with heat pumps provides optimal performance, particularly popular in Brighton's many renovated and extended properties.
Conservation Area Installations: We have extensive experience installing heat pumps in Brighton's numerous conservation areas. We work sensitively to position outdoor units discreetly whilst maintaining excellent performance. We can advise on planning requirements and assist with applications where necessary, ensuring your installation complies with all regulations whilst preserving your property's character.
Installation Process: Our comprehensive process begins with a detailed site survey assessing your property's heat loss calculation, insulation levels, existing heating system, conservation area requirements, and optimal locations for equipment. We provide detailed quotations including all equipment, labour, warranties, and Building Control certification. Installation typically completes within 2-3 days. We commission the system thoroughly, demonstrate operation, and handle all grant paperwork ensuring you receive your £7,500 grant.
Serving Brighton, Hove, Kemp Town, Hanover, Queen's Park, Preston Park, Seven Dials, Patcham, Withdean, Portslade, Shoreham, and all surrounding Sussex areas.
Solar Panel Installation in Brighton
Brighton's south-facing coastal location provides exceptional solar potential, making solar panels particularly attractive investments for Brighton & Hove properties. The city's environmental consciousness and progressive sustainability policies make Brighton one of Southeast England's leading locations for solar adoption.
Solar Benefits in Brighton
Excellent Solar Potential: Brighton's coastal location and predominantly south-facing properties create ideal conditions for solar generation. A typical 4kW solar system (12-16 panels) generates 3,500-4,300 kWh annually in Brighton. With electricity averaging 27p/kWh, this represents competitive prices worth of electricity. Assuming you use 50-60% directly and export the remainder, you'll save competitive prices annually on electricity bills.
Smart Export Guarantee Payments: The SEG scheme pays you for surplus electricity exported to the grid. At typical rates of 15p/kWh, exporting 1,300-1,600 kWh annually earns competitive prices. Combined with bill savings, your total annual financial benefit reaches competitive prices making Brighton solar installations particularly profitable.
Long-Term Performance and Returns: Solar panels come with 25-year performance warranties, guaranteeing 80-85% output after 25 years. Over this period, your Brighton system could generate competitive prices in combined savings and export income, representing exceptional return on investment. Payback periods typically run 6-9 years, after which all benefits represent pure profit.
Property Value Enhancement: Solar panels significantly increase property appeal in Brighton's environmentally conscious housing market. Homes with solar systems attract premium buyers, demonstrate lower running costs, and often achieve higher sale prices with faster sales compared to similar properties without solar.
Solar System Sizes and Costs
3-4kW Systems (8-12 panels): with competitive pricing these systems suit smaller properties or those with limited roof space. Annual generation of 2,700-3,500 kWh provides savings of competitive prices annually.
5-6kW Systems (15-20 panels): The most popular choice, with competitive pricing. These systems generate 4,500-5,200 kWh annually, delivering savings of competitive prices annually. Ideal for average family homes with typical electricity consumption.
7-10kW Systems (21-30 panels): Larger systems with competitive pricing suit high consumption properties or those planning electric vehicle charging. Annual generation of 6,500-9,000 kWh provides savings of competitive prices annually, with potential for even higher returns when powering EVs.
Suitability for Brighton Properties
Brighton properties are exceptionally well-suited to solar installation:
- South-facing roofs are common throughout Brighton, providing optimal solar generation
- Seafront properties benefit from excellent solar exposure with minimal shading
- Terraced properties throughout Hanover, Queen's Park, and surrounding areas typically have suitable roof space
- Regency and Victorian properties can accommodate panels sensitively, often on rear elevations where less visible
- Modern developments in Hove and Portslade often feature ideal roof characteristics
Conservation Areas and Planning
Many Brighton properties fall within conservation areas. Solar panel installation on rear elevations typically doesn't require planning permission, whilst front elevations may require permission. We have extensive experience navigating these requirements and can advise on optimal panel placement and assist with planning applications where necessary.
Installation and Ongoing Benefits
Quick Installation: Solar panel installation typically completes in 1-2 days, including panel mounting, inverter installation, and connection to your consumer unit. Work is primarily external, minimising disruption.
Solar Battery Storage: Adding battery storage (competitive prices) increases self-consumption from 50-60% to 80-90%, maximizing financial returns. Store excess daytime generation for evening use rather than exporting at lower SEG rates. Popular systems include Tesla Powerwall, GivEnergy, and Solax batteries. Battery storage is particularly popular in Brighton, aligning with the city's sustainability values.
Solar + Heat Pump Combination: The ultimate pairing for energy independence and sustainability. Solar panels generate electricity powering your heat pump, dramatically reducing heating costs whilst eliminating fossil fuel use entirely. We design integrated systems optimizing both technologies, with battery storage ensuring maximum self-consumption. This combination is exceptionally popular in Brighton, where environmental values align perfectly with the technology's benefits.
Minimal Maintenance: Solar panels require very little maintenance. Brighton's coastal location means occasional cleaning may be beneficial (salt spray), though rainfall usually suffices. We offer maintenance packages providing professional inspections and peace of mind.
Serving all Brighton & Hove areas including postcodes BN1, BN2, BN3, BN41, BN42.
Gas Boiler Services in Brighton
Whilst heat pumps represent the future of heating perfectly aligned with Brighton's environmental values, gas boilers remain important for many properties. Whether you need emergency repairs, annual servicing, or new boiler installation, our Gas Safe registered engineers provide comprehensive boiler services throughout Brighton & Hove.
New Boiler Installation
Combi Boilers: The most popular choice for Brighton properties, providing instant hot water and central heating from a single compact unit. Ideal for properties with 1-3 bathrooms. Installation with competitive pricing including premium brands such as Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, or Ideal. Combi boilers deliver excellent efficiency ratings (94-95% ErP A-rated) and require minimal space, perfect for Brighton's compact properties.
System Boilers: Suited to larger homes with higher hot water demand, system boilers work with separate hot water cylinders providing higher flow rates for multiple bathrooms. Installation with competitive pricing. System boilers integrate well with solar thermal systems and provide ample stored hot water.
Regular Boilers: Traditional systems with separate hot water cylinders and cold water tanks, suited to properties with existing systems. Installation with competitive pricing. Regular boilers work well in period properties with existing infrastructure.
Boiler Servicing and Repairs
Annual Boiler Servicing: Essential for safety, efficiency, and warranty compliance. Our comprehensive annual service at competitive rates includes complete inspection, cleaning, flue gas analysis, safety checks, and Gas Safe certification. Regular servicing prevents breakdowns, maintains efficiency, and ensures safe operation. We service all major brands throughout Brighton & Hove.
Emergency Boiler Repairs: Boiler breakdowns cause significant disruption. Our emergency repair service operates 7 days a week with competitive callout fees. Our engineers carry extensive parts stock enabling same-day repairs in most cases. We repair all major brands and provide honest advice on repair versus replacement decisions.
Boiler Replacement Decisions: When boilers reach 12-15 years old, efficiency declines and repairs become more frequent. We provide honest guidance on whether repairing, replacing with a new boiler, or transitioning to a heat pump makes better sense for your circumstances and Brighton's environmental goals.
Transitioning from Gas Boilers to Heat Pumps
Many Brighton homeowners are transitioning from gas boilers to heat pumps, aligning with the city's sustainability commitments and benefiting from the substantial £7,500 grant. We provide honest, expert advice on whether your property suits heat pump installation, realistic savings estimates, grant eligibility, and accurate payback periods. Given Brighton's environmental leadership, heat pump adoption makes particular sense both environmentally and financially.
Our Gas Safe registered engineers serve all Brighton & Hove areas, providing professional boiler installation, servicing, and repairs with transparent pricing and quality workmanship.
Air Conditioning & Additional Services in Brighton
Air Conditioning Installation
Brighton summers are becoming increasingly warm, with temperatures regularly exceeding 30°C during heatwaves. Air conditioning provides comfortable indoor temperatures, particularly valuable in seafront properties and top-floor flats where heat accumulates.
Residential Air Conditioning: Single split systems (competitive prices installed) provide efficient cooling and heating for individual rooms. Multi-split systems (competitive prices) serve multiple rooms from one outdoor unit, offering whole-home comfort whilst maintaining property aesthetics.
Commercial Air Conditioning: Brighton's vibrant commercial sector including offices, shops, restaurants, and cafes benefit from our commercial installations (with competitive pricing available). We design systems precisely matching premises' requirements, ensuring comfortable environments for staff and customers.
Premium Brands: We install Mitsubishi, Daikin, and Fujitsu systems, industry-leading brands renowned for reliability, efficiency, and quiet operation. Our F-Gas certified engineers ensure compliant installation and provide ongoing maintenance and repairs.
Underfloor Heating
Luxurious and highly efficient, underfloor heating is increasingly popular in Brighton renovations and extensions. Particularly effective when paired with heat pumps.
Water Underfloor Heating: Ideal for integration with heat pumps, water UFH systems with competitive pricing per m². Operating at low temperatures (35-45°C), they deliver exceptional comfort and approximately 30% better efficiency than radiators. Perfect for Brighton's many extensions and renovations.
Electric Underfloor Heating: Suited to bathrooms, kitchens, and smaller areas, electric UFH with competitive pricing per m² installed. Quick installation with minimal floor build-up makes it ideal for retrofit applications.
Plumbing Services
Comprehensive plumbing services across Brighton & Hove for all domestic and commercial requirements.
24/7 Emergency Plumbing: Burst pipes, major leaks, and plumbing emergencies receive rapid response with competitive prices callout fees. Our vans carry extensive parts stock enabling same-day repairs.
Bathroom Installations: Complete bathroom installations from competitive prices including design consultation, supply, and installation of all sanitaryware, tiling, and finishing.
General Plumbing: Tap repairs and replacements, toilet repairs, radiator installation, leak detection and repair, hot water cylinder installation (competitive prices), and all general plumbing work.
Fast, professional service across all Brighton & Hove areas from experienced, fully qualified plumbers.
About Brighton: Your Local Area
Brighton is one of Britain's most vibrant and distinctive coastal cities, with a population of approximately 290,000 across Brighton & Hove. Famous for its Regency architecture, cultural diversity, environmental leadership, and thriving creative industries, Brighton combines seaside charm with urban sophistication.
Architectural Heritage: Brighton's architectural character centres on spectacular Regency squares and crescents built during the city's development as a fashionable seaside resort in the early 19th century. The Royal Pavilion, with its distinctive Indo-Saracenic architecture, stands as Brighton's most famous landmark. Beyond Regency architecture, Brighton features extensive Victorian and Edwardian terraces throughout areas like Hanover, Queen's Park, and Preston Park, alongside modern seafront developments.
Environmental Leadership: Brighton & Hove consistently leads British cities in environmental initiatives and sustainability. The city council has ambitious carbon neutrality targets and actively promotes renewable energy adoption through planning policies and community initiatives. Brighton residents demonstrate exceptional environmental awareness, with high rates of cycling, recycling, and renewable energy installation. This progressive environmental culture makes Brighton ideal for heat pump and solar panel adoption.
Property Characteristics: Brighton's property market is exceptionally diverse. Regency squares and crescents feature grand terraced properties and mansion flats, often in conservation areas. Victorian and Edwardian terraces dominate areas like Hanover, Queen's Park, Round Hill, and Seven Dials. Seafront properties range from period mansion blocks to modern developments. Hove features broader streets with larger semi-detached and detached properties. This diversity means different properties suit different renewable energy solutions, which our extensive experience helps match perfectly.
Cultural Vibrancy: Brighton's reputation as Britain's most vibrant seaside city rests on diverse cultural attractions, thriving arts scene, famous LGBTQ+ community, annual festivals including Brighton Pride and Brighton Festival, and distinctive independent shops and restaurants. The University of Sussex and University of Brighton contribute academic and cultural vitality.
Economic Profile: Beyond tourism and culture, Brighton's economy includes digital and creative industries (Brighton has earned "Silicon Beach" designation), healthcare (Brighton hospitals serve wider Sussex), education, and financial services. Excellent transport links to London (1 hour by train) make Brighton popular with commuters.
Surrounding Areas: We serve Brighton city centre, Kemp Town, Hanover, Queen's Park, Preston Park, Seven Dials, The Level, Patcham, Withdean, Hove, Portslade, Shoreham-by-Sea, Peacehaven, and surrounding Sussex areas.
Service Areas & Coverage
TPS Eco serves Brighton & Hove from our Maidstone headquarters, operating within our 25-mile service radius. We maintain professional standards and service commitment across all areas we serve.
Primary Service Area: Brighton, Hove, Kemp Town, Hanover, Queen's Park, Preston Park, Seven Dials, Patcham, Withdean, Portslade, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Postcode Coverage: BN1, BN2, BN3, BN41, BN42, BN43, and surrounding Brighton & Hove postcodes.
Travel Time: Approximately 70-80 minutes from our Maidstone base.
Service Commitment: We provide the same commitment to quality installation, professional service, and comprehensive aftercare that has made us Southeast England's leading renewable energy specialists.
Neighbouring Areas: We also serve Lewes, Peacehaven, Newhaven, and surrounding Sussex areas within our service radius.
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