West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Donnington, West Sussex
For heat pump installation in Donnington, one call is all it takes, from the first look to sign-off. F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and Checkatrade members.
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Planning and permitted development questions
About our air source heat pumps in Donnington
Every installation starts with a heat loss survey. It shows how much heat each room needs on a cold day, so the heat pump and the radiators or indoor units can be sized properly. Sizing by rule of thumb isn’t good enough. The work covers hot water cylinders, radiator systems and air-to-air heat pumps, and common reasons people get in touch are wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating and checking eligibility for a heat pump grant.
Older and listed homes in villages like Donnington need extra care, because permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, so consent comes first.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: commissioning details and F-Gas records for a new system, a note of the fault and the fix for a repair, or a service record. File it with the manual, because it helps with any later warranty question.
- Place
- Donnington (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price guide
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Quotes
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
When something else is needed
An honest diagnosis matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what this work can’t put right:
- Draught-proofing and insulation upgrades
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
- Planning approval where permitted development doesn’t apply
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us a line and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Radiator systems
- Hot water cylinders
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-air heat pumps
Donnington: your questions answered
Does being near the sea make a difference to air source heat pumps in Donnington?
It can, as Donnington is within about 3 miles 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.
Can I fit a heat pump in Donnington without planning permission?
It depends on the property. The centre of Donnington is in the Donnington Conservation Area. On a house, an air source heat pump can often go ahead under permitted development, with an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 cubic metres and an installation that meets MCS 020(a), which includes a noise check. Those rights don’t reach the grounds of a listed building, and conservation areas rule out walls or roofs facing a road. If that might affect you, we ask the planning department at Chichester council, normally the authority for Donnington.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
The operator of the equipment, working with qualified engineers. 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 will work out which band applies to yours.
Is Donnington in your area?
Yes. Our engineers work in Donnington, as part of our area across London and the South East. Our base is in East Grinstead, West Sussex.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a system failing in a server room or water leaking from a unit, ring our 24/7 line and we’ll agree what happens next.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
£8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) for air-to-water, before the grant. The final price depends on the heat loss survey, the radiators and the cylinder and the quote is fixed.
Can landlords and managing agents book you?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us across London and the South East. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
Rented and managed buildings
When the building owner and the occupier are different, the lease or tenancy agreement normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party and send the records to whoever needs them.
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’ll keep everyone informed.
What a heat pump looks like in Donnington
The coast is only about 3 miles from Donnington. Near the coast, we choose the outdoor unit position with salt-laden wind in mind. About 33% of homes in Donnington and the neighbourhoods around it have been built since 2000, according to VOA council tax data, and about 70% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. Detached and semi-detached houses usually have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Live in one of the older houses around The Parish Church of St George? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status. With Goodwood House about 4.8 miles north-east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. If you need air source heat pumps in Donnington, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please phone 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier. We work across London and the South East, including Donnington. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Worthing, about 17 miles away.
Not far from Donnington, a recent job of ours was on East Street, Chichester (PO19), about 2 miles north: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the dining area and a second unit serving the kitchen pass area.
Main roads around Donnington include the B2201, so getting to you is simple. If your postcode is in PO20, the property is within reach. We also cover Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east) and Emsworth (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Donnington
Locally, jobs take us to houses, flats and workplaces close to The Blacksmith's Arms Public House and the streets around them. Donnington’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Nutborne Marshes.
Aftercare tips
How well a system lasts depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Leave indoor units unobstructed
- Find out the grant position at the survey
- Diary the next service
If you were eligible for a grant, we handle the application and keep you updated since the grant goes through the installer.
Keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and stored items. It needs good airflow to collect heat from outside, so keep it clear all year.
How it works
Our engineers bring the tools, gauges and access equipment the job needs. All we ask is clear access to the units, or to where they’ll go, and to the consumer unit. The visit 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. We agree a date with you and plan the visit to Donnington so we arrive with what’s needed.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- 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.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move furniture away from the wall where we’ll be working
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
Getting a quote
Quotes don’t take long. Send a few details and photos, and we reply 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