West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Chidham
Looking for air source heat pumps in Chidham? We look at the job first, give you a fixed-price quote and do the work at a time that suits you, then sign it off with written records.
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Working out where a cylinder could go
Heat pumps in Chidham: local notes
Chidham is within about 1 mile of the coast. Coastal sites are worth mentioning at the survey, as salt air affects the outdoor unit and its fixings. About 70% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Houses typically have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder. Listed buildings are part of the picture here: about 15 within half a mile of the centre, such as Middleton House (grade II*). Where a home is affected, the outdoor unit position is settled with the local planning authority (usually Chichester council) before the heat pump design is finished.
Older homes near The Parish Church of St Mary may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed. Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 4.1 miles west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Chidham is about 4 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Chidham to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Count every place we list in West Sussex and you reach 371, with Chidham on the list. There’s also a page for Worthing, roughly 21 miles from Chidham.
Our nearest recent job to Chidham was on East Street, Chichester (PO19), about 4 miles east: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the dining area and a second unit serving the kitchen pass area.
Our engineers work on Chidham Lane, Harbour Way and Cot Lane and nearby roads. Work in PO18 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also cover air source heat pumps in Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Bosham (1 mile east), Broadbridge (1 mile east), Hambrook (1 mile north) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (4 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Chidham
Around Chidham, our work takes us to homes and businesses near Bourne Community College, among other places. The closest station to Chidham is Nutbourne station, roughly 1 mile north-west. A little further out are Warblington Castle (4.1 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (4.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
How we handle air source heat pumps in Chidham
In England, an air source heat pump on a house can often go in under permitted development rights. The conditions include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³ and compliance with MCS 020(a), and the unit can’t be used solely for cooling or sit within the curtilage of a listed building. We look at the planning position for your home during the survey. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, air-to-air heat pumps and hot water cylinders, and the jobs we see most are an oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life and planning and permitted development questions.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Chidham, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of their warranty. Where yours does, a regular service with us keeps that side in order and each visit is recorded.
- Where
- Chidham (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Quote
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Response
- Answered the same working day
- Certified
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Chidham
More services for Chidham
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
The survey or diagnosis tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- What state the existing equipment is in
- Whether the existing supply is suitable
- How many units are involved
The cost 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. We give you a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, gather:
- Any error code or flashing light on the display
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
Published ranges are a starting point; the quote is built on your property, because no two buildings, rooms or systems are the same. Once we have looked at the job, from pictures or on a survey, you get a fixed price. To start, phone us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
Chidham questions
Does being near the sea make a difference to air source heat pumps in Chidham?
It can, as Chidham is within about 1 mile of the sea, where salt in the air is hard on coils and fixings. 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.
Is the heat pump grant available in Chidham?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Chidham, if they qualify. For an air-to-water heat pump the amount is £7,500; an air-to-air system can get £2,500 if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating outright, meets the home’s full heating demand and isn’t an add-on to a boiler. The installer applies, and we are MCS certified.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
It depends on each radiator and the room it heats. At the lower temperatures a heat pump uses, radiators need more surface so we check every radiator against the room’s heat loss.
How much time does a heat pump install need?
An installation takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. The survey lets us set a firm programme, and you can call us on 07833 053749 or email us to book it.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump?
In England, many air source heat pumps on houses can be permitted development, if the conditions are met. The outdoor unit must be 1.5 m³ or less, comply with MCS 020(a), not be cooling-only and not be within a listed building’s curtilage.
Do you protect the property while you work?
We start with protection: dust sheets over floors and anything close to the work. Holes and fixings are agreed with you, and we clean up afterwards before we leave.
What warranty do I get?
It’s the manufacturer’s, and the terms are theirs. Some terms depend on regular servicing by a qualified engineer, so keep your service records.
How the job changes from property to property
Outdoor unit position and planning
The outdoor unit needs a position with good airflow, a solid base and a sensible pipe route. Noise is part of the MCS 020(a) check, so we consider nearby homes too.
Heat loss surveys
A heat loss survey measures how much heat each room loses on a cold day. It’s the basis for sizing the heat pump and the radiators.
Let and managed properties
We work for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as homeowners and businesses. Let us know who will give us access and who the records should go to, and we will keep everyone informed.
Facilities teams in offices, schools and public buildings book us too in Chidham and across West Sussex. Work can be phased by floor, zone or building to keep disruption down.
The process
Our engineers arrive at the time agreed with you and check the plan with you first. Dust sheets go down over floors and anything close to the work, and the electrics are made safe before any panel comes off. The work itself 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. Photos of the room and the outside of the property help us plan a visit to Chidham.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- The design covers the heat pump, emitters, hot water and outdoor unit.
- Cost, grant and VAT appear on one fixed-price quote.
- We install, commission and register the system under MCS.
Before we arrive
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
- Clear access to the fuse board
How to get a quote
Some jobs can be priced from pictures, while others need a survey. Multi-room systems, commercial buildings and anything with a long or hidden pipe route are normally surveyed first. Either way, the quote is fixed before anything goes ahead.
Advice
From one of our customers
“Excellent service from start to finish. Two wall-mounted units installed in our home. Clean, tidy work: they protected all the floors and left no mess. The systems work brilliantly. Would highly recommend.”
Sarah M., East Grinstead