West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Chichester
One call covers heat pump installation in Chichester, from the first look to sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
How the visit works
Protection comes first: sheets over the floor and any furniture nearby, and we ask before moving anything. Then the electrics are made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved, and we tidy up before we leave. Photos of an existing unit and its label help with repairs and servicing in Chichester.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
Get a fixed-price quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the property is and what kind of building it is, pictures of the rooms or units, the brand and model of anything already fitted and any symptoms, from error codes to drips. Then call 07833 053749.
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Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Chichester
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme can provide £7,500 towards an eligible air-to-water system in England and Wales, and as the installer we apply for it on your behalf. Eligibility depends on the property, so we confirm it before anything is agreed. The work covers air-to-air heat pumps, underfloor heating and hot water cylinders, and the jobs we see most are wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating and working out where a cylinder could go.
Houses in Chichester typically have room for an outdoor unit at the side or rear, and it needs to meet the MCS noise check to be permitted development.
Looking after a system is mostly common sense: keep the outdoor unit clear, follow the manufacturer’s guidance on cleaning and book a service at the interval they recommend. It also keeps you on the right side of any warranty terms that ask for servicing.
- Location
- Chichester (PO19, PO20, PO18, PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Response
- Same working day
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Chichester: your questions answered
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Chichester?
Chichester 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. The installer applies, and we’re MCS certified.
Can you do air source heat pumps in Chichester?
Yes. We work across London and the South East from our base in East Grinstead, and Chichester is part of that. Just call 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier with a few details.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
We install and work on the leading makes, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Tell us the make and model and we will take it from there.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
It depends on your home, your heating and whether you want cooling. The grant is £7,500 for eligible air-to-water systems and £2,500 for air-to-air in limited cases. We explain the options after the survey.
How soon will you get back to me?
We reply to enquiries the same working day. If it’s an emergency, ring the 24/7 line instead.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump?
It depends on the property and where the unit goes. Flats have tighter limits, conservation areas add conditions, and Article 4 directions can remove rights and we look at it during the survey.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes. We always look before we price, on a survey, or from your pictures and details where the job is simple. A fixed-price quote follows.
Heat pumps in Chichester: local notes
Chichester’s centre falls inside the Chichester Conservation Area. There are 2 conservation areas within a mile of the centre of Chichester. Historic England lists about 474 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Chichester, including Chancel of the Church of the Grey Friars (grade I). For a heat pump, permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit cannot go on a wall or roof facing a road, so we check with the local planning authority (usually Chichester council) where needed. The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures show about 30% of homes across Chichester and its surrounding area were built in 2000 or later. Newer homes usually lose less heat, which tends to suit a heat pump well.
If your home is near Chichester station and heated by a gas boiler, an air-to-water heat pump can replace it where the survey shows it suits.
Chichester is about 27 miles east of Southampton, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of property you have in Chichester, we can help with air source heat pumps. You’ll hear back from us the same working day and our emergency line runs 24/7. Count every place we list in West Sussex and you reach 371, with Chichester on the list. Worthing, roughly 17 miles off, has its own page on this site.
One of our recent jobs in Chichester was on East Street (PO19): installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the dining area and a second unit serving the kitchen pass area.
If your postcode is in PO19, PO20, PO18 and PO10, the property is within reach. Chichester is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex for air source heat pumps. We also cover Portfield (1 mile east), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (2 miles east), Maudlin (2 miles north-east) and East Lavant (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east) and Emsworth (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Chichester
Around Chichester, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Chichester High School For Girls, George and Dragon Inn and Central C of E Junior School. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Novium Museum (under half a mile south) and Chichester Castle (under half a mile east). For a walk, there’s Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
How we price air source heat pumps
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Which make and model is being fitted or worked on
- Whether the existing supply is suitable
Homes, offices, shops and public buildings are all priced the same way: the equipment, the access, the work involved and the time it takes. Call for a fixed-price quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Your consumer unit or fuse board
- The remote or wall controller showing any error
- Any previous service or F-Gas records
For a fixed-price quote, call 07833 053749 or use the quote form and tell us about the property and what you need. A few photos make it quicker. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
What happens if it’s left?
Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air is easier with the facts. Air-to-water heats radiators and hot water, and can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air heats and cools rooms, and only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions, and we explain which fits your home. Booking in spring means a home in Chichester is ready for summer.
What you pay depends on the type of system and how many units are involved, 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.
Why choose AirCon Doctor in Chichester
- A site survey and a fixed-price quote
- F-Gas company certification
- Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba and more
- Emergency calls taken 24/7
Read what air conditioning costs and our accreditations and certificates.
Towns and villages near Chichester
What else we do in Chichester
What we are called out for in Chichester
Many people look at heat pumps when an oil, LPG or gas boiler is getting old. Starting early leaves time for the survey, the design and any grant application, rather than rushing a replacement in winter.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
Live in one of the older houses around Church of St Paul? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold F-Gas company certification, not just individual qualifications
- Whether you get F-Gas records where refrigerant is involved
- Whether extra work needs your approval first
A customer’s words
“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