West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Ashington air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps for Ashington and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Comparing heat pump types
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
How we handle air source heat pumps in Ashington
A £2,500 grant is available for some air-to-air heat pumps, with conditions. It has to replace the fossil-fuel heating, cover the whole heating demand, be fitted by an MCS certified installer and be in a home, so an add-on next to a boiler is not eligible. Common call-outs are for comparing heat pump types and questions about where the outdoor unit can go, across air-to-water heat pumps, hot water cylinders and underfloor heating.
In a place like Ashington, some homes are listed, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
Whatever the visit, you get a written record: commissioning details for an installation, a fault and repair note for a repair, or a record of the service. File it with the manual so it’s to hand next time.
- Location
- Ashington (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Enquiries
- Answered the same working day
- Quote
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Approvals
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What you can do yourself, and what needs us
Owner care supports servicing; it does not 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.
Write down what you notice: error codes, noises, drips, smells or a drop in performance. It makes our diagnosis quicker, and a photo of the display helps even more.
Air source heat pumps around Ashington
About 84% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder. Historic England lists about 12 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Ashington, including The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul (grade II*). That affects heat pumps: listed buildings need consent, and conservation areas limit where the outdoor unit can go under permitted development. Where needed, we check with the local planning authority (typically Horsham council).
Historic houses such as Parham House, about 4.5 miles west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in. Period properties close to Ashington Methodist Church can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Ashington is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH20, we can help with air source heat pumps. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. We also work in Worthing, about 8 miles from Ashington.
Our nearest recent job to Ashington was on School Hill, Storrington (RH20), about 3 miles west: installing two LG wall-mounted units in the waiting room and the main consulting room.
Work in RH20 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include London Road, The Sands and Hillcrest Drive, each of them within reach. Close to Ashington, our area also takes in Wiston (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles east), Broomer's Corner (3 miles north) and Whitehall (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south) and Haywards Heath (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Ashington
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to Rydon Community College, among other places. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
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How we price air source heat pumps
The survey or diagnosis tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Whether the existing supply is suitable
- How many units are involved
- The brand, model and parts involved
What you pay depends on the system and the number of rooms or units, how easy the units are to reach and the parts and time the job needs. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Before you get in touch
There’s no need for technical detail. Just send:
- The paperwork from the last service, if you have it
- Photos showing the indoor unit and the space around it
- The outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits or would go
Every quote shows the VAT clearly, and the rate that applies to your job is stated. VAT can differ between homes and businesses and between kinds of work, so we confirm it on the quote. To get one, phone 07833 053749.
Ashington: your questions answered
Is the heat pump grant available in Ashington?
Ashington is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. It gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water or ground source heat pump, or £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump that replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the whole home’s heating need. You do not apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Will you come out to Ashington?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. From one rented home to commercial buildings, we work the same way: survey or diagnosis, a fixed price and proper paperwork.
What warranty do I get?
It’s the manufacturer’s warranty, which varies by brand. Daikin, for example, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, and we explain the terms for whichever brand you choose.
What accreditations do you have?
F-Gas company certification, NICEIC approval for electrical work and MCS certification for heat pumps, and we’re Checkatrade members. Engineers who handle refrigerant hold their own F-gas qualifications as well.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
Whoever operates the equipment, together with the technicians who service it. Systems below 5 tCO2e fall outside the set leak check intervals, while larger ones need checks at least every 12 months, or every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We can tell you which band your system falls into.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Tell us what you have and how it’s used, and we’ll suggest a schedule with a fixed price. That can include the leak checks the F-gas rules require for larger systems.
System by system
Air-to-air heat pumps
An air-to-air system heats rooms directly and can also provide cooling. They do not heat hot water so you’ll need another way to heat it.
Heat loss surveys
Without a proper survey, a heat pump can be too big or too small, and both cause problems.
How it works
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, while the electrical side is covered by our NICEIC approval. So on the day, you do not need a separate electrician for the electrical side. On site, it takes anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes. If a lane or gateway near Ashington 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.
- Installation covers the outdoor unit, the indoor connections and the controls.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
Getting ready for the visit
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
How to get a quote
Quotes do not take long. Call or email with a few details and we will come back to you the same working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits you.
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From one of our customers
“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”
James T., Crawley, office manager