West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in East Lavington
We cover East Lavington for MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Comparing heat pump types
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
The survey or diagnosis tells us what the work involves. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a simple split or a larger system
- Whether we need access equipment for high-level work
- What we find on the survey or diagnosis
Whatever the property, the quote works the same way: the equipment, the access, the work involved and the time it takes. Ask for a fixed-price quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The address and the type of property
- Your installation or service records
- The outside wall, roof or yard where the outdoor unit sits or would go
Every quote starts with a look at the job, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your pictures and details. After that, we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
Air source heat pumps in East Lavington
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 hot water cylinders, air-to-air heat pumps and radiator systems, and common reasons people get in touch are no space for a hot water cylinder and planning and permitted development questions.
In a place like East Lavington, some homes are listed, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so consent comes first.
For a fault on a system that may still be under warranty, send us the make, model and installation date. We’ll explain how the manufacturer’s terms are likely to apply before any chargeable work goes ahead.
- Where
- East Lavington (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Price
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Costs
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
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. On site, it takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. A note on how to find the property and where to park makes a visit to East Lavington easier.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- We install, commission and register the system under MCS.
Preparing for the visit
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
How to get a quote
Every quote shows the VAT clearly, and the rate that applies to your job is stated. Homes, businesses and different kinds of work can be treated differently for VAT, so we confirm it in writing rather than guess. To get one, phone us on 07833 053749 or send an email.
Advice
Signs you need air source heat pumps in East Lavington
Some people want to move away from burning fossil fuels at home. A heat pump runs on electricity and takes heat from the outside air and that is the appeal for many households.
The things we are asked about most are:
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
If your home is one of the older properties near The Parish Church of St Peter, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Comparing quotes
- Whose warranty applies, and on what terms
- Whether the electrical work is done by a registered contractor, such as NICEIC approved
- What happens if the job turns out to be different on the day
What you can do yourself, and what needs us
Before you call us about a fault, a few checks can save a visit: check the mode, the set temperature, the remote’s batteries and the breaker. If a breaker trips again after you reset it, leave it off and call us on 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form.
Keep a note of anything odd: error codes, noises, drips, smells or a drop in performance. It helps us diagnose quickly, and a photo or a short video of the display is even better.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in East Lavington
Is a heat pump in East Lavington permitted development?
That depends on the building and where the outdoor unit goes. Historic England lists about 7 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of East Lavington. Heat pumps on houses are often permitted development, but listed buildings need consent and conservation areas restrict outdoor units facing a road. Where it’s needed, we check with the planning department at Chichester council, normally the authority for East Lavington.
Is the heat pump grant available in East Lavington?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including East Lavington, if they qualify. Air-to-water and ground source systems attract £7,500. Air-to-air gets £2,500, but only where it takes over from fossil-fuel heating and covers the whole home’s heating demand. The installer applies, and we’re MCS certified.
Are you F-Gas certified?
F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and MCS certified for heat pumps, and we’re Checkatrade members. Engineers who handle refrigerant hold their own F-gas qualifications as well.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
The main ones, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. For new systems, we recommend a brand and model to suit the job and tell you why.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we’ll suggest a schedule with a fixed price. That can include the leak checks the F-gas rules require for larger systems.
Which type of heat pump is right for my home?
The right choice depends on the property and what you need. Air-to-water can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions, and we set out the options after the survey.
Do you work on systems someone else installed?
Yes. We look at it first and tell you what we find, including any issues with how it was fitted. Any work is priced before it goes ahead.
Towns and villages near East Lavington
Also in East Lavington
What a heat pump looks like in East Lavington
Valuation Office Agency council tax records put about 43% of homes in the East Lavington area before 1919, and Census 2021 figures found about 73% 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. Houses usually have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
Bignor Roman Villa, roughly 2.9 miles south-east, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings.
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in GU28, we cover air source heat pumps. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, East Lavington among them. The nearest of our city pages is Worthing, around 14 miles from East Lavington.
Our nearest recent job to East Lavington was on Lower Street, Pulborough (RH20), about 7 miles east: installing a Daikin multi-split system serving the restaurant dining area, the private function room and the bar area as part of a major refurbishment programme.
Jobs in GU28 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west) and Selsey (15 miles south).
Landmarks near East Lavington
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Parish Church of St Giles and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
A customer’s words
“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