West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in East Preston
Air source heat pumps in and around East Preston, from the first look to the final check and a fixed price agreed before any work starts.
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- Moving away from fossil-fuel heating
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We consider:
- Which make and model is being fitted or worked on
- How easy the units are to reach
- How far the pipework has to run, and where
Our prices page shows typical ranges, but each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed-price quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- Photos showing the indoor unit and the space around it
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
- Any error code or flashing light on the display
For a fixed-price quote, phone 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. Photos help a lot. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
Air source heat pumps in East Preston, done properly
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home, using electricity to drive the process. The technology is close to air conditioning, which is why we install both and the Energy Saving Trust notes that air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes referred to as air conditioning. The work covers underfloor heating, air-to-air heat pumps and hot water cylinders, and common reasons people get in touch are deciding on the outdoor unit position and questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Cottages and older homes near East Preston can lose heat faster, so a proper heat loss calculation matters. Sometimes insulation first is the better investment.
Each manufacturer sets its own warranty period. For example, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years, and its longer extensions apply to its air-to-water units only. For any other brand, we explain the manufacturer’s terms on your quote.
- Location
- East Preston (BN16, BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Price
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Think of the visit in three stages: diagnose, treat and sign off. First we check the system or the space against the plan, then the work itself, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. The middle part takes longest, which 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. In a place like East Preston, parking is rarely an issue, but tell us about gates and access to the back of the property.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you are hoping for.
- A heat loss survey works out how much heat each room needs, and we look at the radiators, the cylinder space and where the outdoor unit could go.
- You get a fixed-price quote, with any grant you’re eligible for and the VAT explained.
- Installation covers the outdoor unit, the indoor connections and the controls.
- The system is commissioned and registered under MCS, and we show you how to use it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know where we can park and unload
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
Getting a price
If you need air source heat pumps in East Preston, phone us on 07833 053749. Let us know the type of property and what you need, plus some photos if they’re to hand. Enquiries get a reply the same working day.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
Where a tenant occupies the property but the landlord owns the system, it’s worth checking the agreement for who looks after the system. We are happy to deal with either side, and the paperwork can go to both.
Portfolio owners often want one contractor and one number. Our area covers Greater London and the South East, so work at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in East Preston
Does being near the sea make a difference to air source heat pumps in East Preston?
It can. East Preston is within about 1 mile of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion on outdoor units. The outdoor unit position, its fixings and regular servicing all help near the sea.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in East Preston?
East Preston is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. The grant is £7,500 for an air source (air-to-water) heat pump and £2,500 for an air-to-air system that replaces the existing fossil-fuel heating. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
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 tell you what to do first.
What’s the difference between air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps?
Air-to-water replaces the boiler for heating and hot water, while air-to-air heats and cools rooms. The survey helps decide. Both are part of what we install.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes, on every job. A new system comes with commissioning details, F-Gas records and the manufacturer’s warranty information, and repairs and services get a record of the work.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
For air-to-water, it’s £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before any Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. Air-to-air systems are priced after a survey, with the VAT confirmed on your quote.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
A typical installation takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. We plan the work so you are without heating for as little time as possible and agreed before any work starts.
System by system
Air-to-air heat pumps
A £2,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is available for air-to-air only if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the full heating demand. It must be installed by an MCS certified installer and be in a home.
Hot water cylinders
An air-to-water heat pump heats hot water through a cylinder. Space for the cylinder is part of the survey, especially if you have a combi boiler.
Air source heat pumps in East Preston: the local picture
East Preston 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. The Parish Church of St Mary, listed at grade I, is one of roughly 12 protected buildings and structures in the half-mile around East Preston’s centre. That affects heat pumps: listed buildings need consent, and conservation areas limit where the outdoor unit can go under permitted development. Where needed, we check with the planning team at Arun council, which normally handles East Preston. About 34% of homes in the East Preston area have been built since 2000, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and about 65% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Lower heat loss in recent homes often means a smaller heat pump and fewer radiator changes. Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
With Ecclesden Manor about 1.3 miles north, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump. Live in one of the older houses around The Parish Church of St Mary? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
East Preston is about 2 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From the centre of East Preston to the outskirts, we cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, large and small.
Not far from East Preston, a recent job of ours was on Marine Parade, Worthing (BN11), about 4 miles east: installing a Samsung wall-mounted unit in the main living area.
The Street, Station Road and Beechlands Close and the roads off them are all inside our area. All of BN16 and BN12 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile south), West Kingston (1 mile south-east), West Preston (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-east) and Angmering (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west) and Selsey (14 miles west).
Landmarks near East Preston
Around East Preston, our work takes us to homes and businesses near The Angmering School and the streets around them. The closest station to East Preston is Angmering station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (1 mile west). The countryside around East Preston includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
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What a customer said
“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