West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Apuldram
One call covers MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for in Apuldram: diagnosis, fixed price, work and sign-off. An F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, on Checkatrade.
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
Air source heat pumps in Apuldram
Until 31 March 2027, a heat pump installed in residential accommodation carries 0% VAT, with 5% from 1 April 2027. That follows HMRC Notice 708/6, and it doesn’t apply to businesses, and for air-to-air systems we confirm the VAT on your quote. Please treat this as general information rather than tax advice. If you are dealing with radiators that may be too small for a heat pump and moving away from fossil-fuel heating, we can sort it out.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Apuldram, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
The records are your system’s health record: what was fitted or found, what was done and when. If anything goes wrong later, it helps the next engineer and the manufacturer, so keep it safe.
- Where
- Apuldram (PO20, PO19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Pricing
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Approvals
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Costs
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Apuldram
Is the coast a problem for outdoor units in Apuldram?
It can. Apuldram is within about 3 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion on outdoor units. We site outdoor units out of the worst of the sea wind where possible and can suggest models with corrosion protection where the manufacturer offers it.
Do you cover smaller places like Apuldram?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
No, not the refrigerant side. The F-gas rules require certified companies and qualified engineers for it, and a new electrical circuit is notifiable building work unless a registered competent person does it.
Am I eligible for a heat pump grant?
We check the scheme rules for your property before you go ahead. As the installer, we make the application where you qualify.
What accreditations do you have?
F-Gas company certification, NICEIC approval for electrical work and MCS certification for heat pumps, and we are Checkatrade members. Our engineers also hold the individual F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
Protection goes down first: sheets over the floor and nearby furniture. Holes and fixings are agreed with you, and we clean up afterwards before we leave.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before the grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 to eligible homes in England and Wales though not every home qualifies.
After we have gone
Every system needs looking after, and most of it is easy. Our tips:
- Ask about the grant before you commit
- Use the settings explained at handover
- Clear leaves and debris from the outdoor unit
In cold, damp weather the outdoor unit runs a defrost cycle from time to time. You might see steam or hear the unit change note, and that’s normal.
Heat pumps prefer steady, low-temperature running as explained at handover.
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from tools and test equipment to ladders and dust sheets. You only need to give us clear access to the units, or their planned positions, and to the fuse board. On site, the work takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. If a lane or gateway near Apuldram is tight for a van, let us know and we will plan for it.
- It starts with a conversation about the home, the existing heating and your plans.
- On the visit we calculate what every room loses on a cold day, then check the radiators, room for a cylinder and outdoor unit options.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- Commissioning, MCS certification and a handover of the controls finish the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
Getting a quote
Photos are the fastest route to a quote: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Tell us the address and what you need, and many jobs can be priced from that.
Advice
What you can do yourself, and what needs us
There are a few things you can safely do yourself: keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and clutter, check the settings and the remote, and follow the cleaning the manual describes. Anything inside the units, the electrics and the refrigerant is engineer’s work.
Owner care supports servicing; it doesn’t replace it. Simple care keeps the air moving through the system, but the refrigerant circuit, the electrics and the parts you can’t see still need an engineer at the interval the manufacturer recommends.
How the job changes from property to property
Radiators and underfloor heating
Underfloor heating suits a heat pump’s lower flow temperature and we look at it during the survey.
Outdoor unit position and planning
Flats have tighter limits, and an Article 4 direction can remove permitted development rights. Listed buildings also need separate consent and we check what applies to you.
Homes in Apuldram and heat pumps
At about 3 miles from the coast, Apuldram is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt air is hard on outdoor units, so a heat pump near the sea needs a sensible position and regular checks, and some models offer corrosion protection for coastal sites. About 33% of homes in the Apuldram area have been built since 2000, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and about 70% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder. Draw a one-mile circle round the middle of Apuldram and it takes in 2 conservation areas. On the National Heritage List, around 8 entries fall within 0.5 miles of the middle of Apuldram; The Parish Church of St Mary (grade I) is one. For a heat pump, permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit can’t go on a wall or roof facing a road, so we check with the local planning authority (usually Chichester council) where needed.
If your home is listed, like Goodwood House about 4.4 miles north-east, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work. Older homes near The Parish Church of St Mary may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Apuldram is about 2 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of property you have in Apuldram, we can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day and our emergency line runs 24/7. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list. We also work in Worthing, around 18 miles away.
Our nearest recent job to Apuldram was on East Street, Chichester (PO19), about 2 miles north-east: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the dining area and a second unit serving the kitchen pass area.
Dell Quay Road, Appledram Lane South and Donnington Park and the roads off them are all inside our area. Our working area takes in PO20 and PO19 in full. Neighbouring places we cover include Fishbourne (1 mile north), Bosham Hoe (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles north-west), Bosham (2 miles west) and West Itchenor (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east) and Emsworth (6 miles west).
What’s near Apuldram
Typical jobs here are in properties near The Black Horse Public House, The Prebendal School and Bishop Luffa School, among other places. Apuldram’s nearest station is Chichester station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Apuldram include Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.
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What a customer said
“Very professional from the initial survey through to installation. The engineer explained everything clearly and the quote was exactly what we paid. Would not hesitate to recommend AirCon Doctor.”
David W., Haywards Heath