West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Atherington air source heat pumps
MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the boiler upgrade scheme grant applied for, in Atherington and nearby. Ask us for a fixed-price quote, and we’ll reply the same working day.
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
Atherington questions
Can I fit a heat pump in Atherington without planning permission?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. The half-mile around the middle of Atherington holds about 16 listed buildings and structures. A heat pump on a house can be permitted development if it meets the conditions, including the MCS noise check, but not within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit cannot face a road. Where necessary, we check with Arun council, which is normally the planning authority for Atherington.
Does sea air affect air conditioning in Atherington?
It can, as Atherington is within about 1 mile of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on coils and fixings. The outdoor unit position, its fixings and regular servicing all help near the sea.
Will my radiators work with a heat pump?
We find out during the survey. Rooms where the radiator is big enough stay as they are and any changes are in the quote.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
Not the refrigerant work. 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.
Will you make a mess?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and we tidy up as we go. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, always. We diagnose before we treat: the survey shows what’s needed, where things go and what access we need, and the quote is based on that.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
It takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. How much of the heating changes decides most of the time and the timing is set out with your quote.
Air source heat pumps in Atherington, done properly
An air-to-water heat pump heats water to a lower temperature than a typical boiler, so radiators may need to be larger to give out the same heat. We check each radiator against the room’s heat loss and anything that needs changing is in the quote. If you are dealing with wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating and deciding on the outdoor unit position, we can sort it out.
For a home around Atherington that is off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027, on top of the £7,500.
Each manufacturer sets its own warranty period. For example, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years, and its longer extensions apply to its air-to-water units only. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Where
- Atherington (BN17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Quote
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Atherington
Landlords, letting agents and managing agents book us, not only the people who live or work in the property. Tell us who the contact on site is and who should receive the paperwork and we will copy in whoever needs it.
We also work for facilities teams in offices, schools and public buildings across West Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, zone or building around the people who use them.
What we’re called out for in Atherington
Some homes heated by electric heaters or storage heaters consider a heat pump instead. A survey shows whether a heat pump suits the property and what would need to change along with whether any grant could apply.
Common reasons people call us include:
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Comparing heat pump types
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
Sizing comes from the heat each room loses on a cold day, not from the size of the old boiler.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
- How VAT is shown, and which rate applies
How the job changes from property to property
Heat loss surveys
We look at walls, windows, floors, roofs and ventilation along with the room sizes.
Air-to-air heat pumps
Air-to-air heat pumps are now covered by permitted development rules in England, subject to conditions. Cooling-only units are not included, so check with the council.
The process
Anything involving refrigerant is handled by F-Gas qualified engineers, as the law requires, while the electrical side is covered by our NICEIC approval. On the day, both are in the same hands. The work 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. For a village like Atherington, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
Getting a quote
Getting a quote is straightforward. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day. If we need to see the property first, we book a survey at a time that works for you.
Related advice
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Homes in Atherington and heat pumps
Atherington is within about 1 mile of the coast. Near the coast, we choose the outdoor unit position with salt-laden wind in mind. About 39% of homes across Atherington and its surrounding area have been built since 2000, according to VOA council tax data, and about 62% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Better insulated, newer homes are often a good match for a heat pump. Detached and semi-detached houses usually have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Period properties close to Bailiffscourt Chapel can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Atherington is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of property you have in Atherington, our engineers can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, and Atherington is one of them. The nearest of our city pages is Worthing, around 8 miles from Atherington.
Not far from Atherington, a recent job of ours was on Marine Parade, Worthing (BN11), about 8 miles east: installing a Samsung wall-mounted unit in the main living area.
If your postcode is in BN17, we can take the job on. Neighbouring places we cover include Climping (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile north-west), Ford (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west) and Selsey (10 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Atherington
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Littlehampton Academy and The Black Horse Public House, among other places. Atherington’s nearest station is Littlehampton station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and Rustington Museum (3.3 miles east). Not far away are WWT Arundel.
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