West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Danehill air source heat pumps
Heat pump installation, in Danehill and nearby. Call for a fixed-price quote; we reply the same working day.
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
Rented and managed buildings
Running several properties is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so work at different addresses can be planned together and kept on a regular cycle.
From a single flat to a whole estate, the approach is the same: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote, work booked with the occupier and written records afterwards.
About our air source heat pumps in Danehill
We install air source heat pumps in Danehill and across West Sussex, and we’re MCS certified. There are two kinds: air-to-water, which heats radiators or underfloor heating and your hot water, and air-to-air, which warms rooms through indoor units and can also cool. We will explain which type fits your home and why. We’re often asked to deal with plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump and deciding on the outdoor unit position, on underfloor heating, homes heated by oil, LPG or gas and hot water cylinders.
Space for an outdoor unit is rarely an issue near Danehill, so the design focuses on heat loss and radiators.
We are an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work, with MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership. Our engineers hold the F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
- Place
- Danehill (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Approvals
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Pricing
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Replies
- We reply the same working day
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Towns and villages near Danehill
What else we do in Danehill
Looking after your system
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Find out the grant position at the survey
- Do not block radiators or indoor units with furniture
- Seal draughts where you can
We show you how to use the controls and explain how a heat pump works differently from a boiler. Heat pumps tend to work best running steadily rather than in short bursts, and we will explain the settings for your home.
Keep insulation and draught-proofing in good order because it reduces the heat the system needs to supply.
Danehill questions
Is the heat pump grant available in Danehill?
Danehill is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. 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 don’t apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Danehill?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. Central Danehill is a short walk from the Danehill Conservation Area. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with Wealden council, which is normally the planning authority for Danehill first.
Can I do any of the installation myself?
No, not the refrigerant side. The F-gas rules require certified companies and qualified engineers for it, and a new circuit is notifiable under Part P unless a registered electrician, such as a NICEIC approved contractor, does it.
Do you work on all makes?
We install and work on the leading makes, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Send us the make and model if you have it.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
Air-to-water systems are £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before any grant. The final price depends on the heat loss survey, the radiators and the cylinder and the quote is fixed.
How does the warranty work?
It’s the manufacturer’s warranty, which varies by brand. Daikin, for instance, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, and we explain the terms for whichever brand you choose.
Are you F-Gas certified?
We hold F-Gas company certification, which the law requires for any business working on refrigerant. NICEIC approval, MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership sit alongside it.
Heat pumps in Danehill: local notes
The Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures put about 43% of homes in the Danehill area before 1919, and the 2021 Census found about 87% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. In older homes, the heat loss calculation is especially important, as solid walls and draughts change the size of heat pump needed. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Historic houses such as Priest House, about 4 miles north-west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in. Older homes near The Parish Church of All Saints may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Danehill is about 5 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. If you need air source heat pumps in Danehill, please call 07833 053749 for a fixed-price quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Danehill. Count every place we list in West Sussex and you reach 371, with Danehill on the list. East Grinstead is in our area too, around 7 miles away.
Our nearest recent job to Danehill was on Hartfield Road, Forest Row (RH18), about 5 miles north: installing a Mitsubishi Electric multi-split system serving four bedrooms and a study.
We work across RH17 for air source heat pumps and the streets around it. London Road, Lewes Road and Oaktree Cottages and the roads off them are all inside our area. We also cover Chelwood Common (1 mile north-east), Furner's Green (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (1 mile west), Birchgrove (1 mile north) and Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west) and Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Danehill
For rail, the closest station is Haywards Heath station, roughly 5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Danehill include Brickfield Meadow.
Owner checks or an engineer?
Write down what you notice: an error code, a new noise, a drip, a smell or a change in how well the system heats or cools. It helps us diagnose quickly, and a photo of the display helps even more.
Refrigerant is off limits for anyone without the right qualifications. Under the F-gas rules, engineers need their own qualifications and the company must be certified, and escaping refrigerant can cause cold burns. A suspected leak is our job, not yours.
How it works
Refrigerant work is done by qualified engineers working for an F-Gas certified company, and electrical work is done by us as NICEIC approved contractors. On the day, both are in the same hands. On site, it takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. A note on how to find the property and where to park makes a visit to Danehill easier.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- A survey covers heat loss, radiators, hot water and where the outdoor unit could sit.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Before we arrive
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
Get a fixed-price quote
Want a quote for air source heat pumps? Please ring us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk with a few details about the property. We’ll talk you through the options and give you a fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.
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A customer’s words
“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