West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Hammerpot, West Sussex
Looking for air source heat pumps in Hammerpot? We look at the job first, give you a fixed-price quote and do the work at a time that suits you, finishing with proper records.
- Ageing boilers that will need replacing
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Hammerpot
Many air source heat pumps can be installed as permitted development in England, without a planning application. The conditions include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³ and compliance with MCS 020(a), and the unit cannot be used solely for cooling or sit within the curtilage of a listed building. We check the rules for your property as part of the survey. The work covers air-to-water heat pumps, underfloor heating and air-to-air heat pumps, and the jobs we see most are deciding on the outdoor unit position and not knowing whether a grant applies.
If your home in or near Hammerpot is heated by oil, LPG or electric heaters with no mains gas, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027, on top of the £7,500.
Whatever the visit, you get a written record: 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 so it’s to hand next time.
- Place
- Hammerpot (BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Pricing
- Fixed, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need air source heat pumps in Hammerpot?
When a home is being extended or renovated, it’s a good moment to look at heat pumps. It’s simpler to plan radiators, pipework and a cylinder while the builders are in.
It’s time to call us if you’re dealing with:
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 1.1 miles south-east, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
What to look for in a quote
- How VAT is shown, and which rate applies
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
- Exactly what the price includes, from supply and fitting to commissioning
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- The equipment or parts the job needs
- How easy the units are to reach
- The pipe route between the units
One room or a whole building, the quote is built the same way: what needs doing, how we get to it and what it needs. You will have a fixed price before work begins, with VAT shown clearly.
Asking for a quote
Photos and a few facts are often enough to price a simple job. Useful things to send:
- The address and the type of property
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
- The paperwork from the last service, if you have it
Every quote shows the VAT clearly, with the rate that applies to your job. Homes, businesses and different kinds of work can be treated differently for VAT, so we confirm it in writing rather than guess. For a fixed-price quote, ring 07833 053749.
Air source heat pumps in Hammerpot: the local picture
At about 3 miles from the coast, Hammerpot is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt air is hard on outdoor units, so a heat pump near the sea needs a sensible position and regular checks, and some models offer corrosion protection for coastal sites. About 68% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the 2021 Census. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Period properties close to The Parish Church of St Margaret can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Hammerpot is about 3 miles north-east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Hammerpot for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of West Sussex. Count every place we list in West Sussex and you reach 371, with Hammerpot on the list.
Our nearest recent job to Hammerpot was on Marine Parade, Worthing (BN11), about 4 miles east: installing a Samsung wall-mounted unit in the main living area.
We work across the BN16 postcode area for air source heat pumps and the roads nearby. If you are just outside Hammerpot, we cover Angmering (1 mile south), Patching (2 miles east), Clapham (2 miles east), Hangleton (2 miles south-east) and West Preston (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west) and Selsey (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hammerpot
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Fox pub, The Angmering School and Clapham Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Angmering station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.4 miles west). Not far away are WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
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What the work involves, system by system
VAT on heat pumps
Heat pumps in homes carry 0% VAT until 31 March 2027, and 5% after that following HMRC’s rules on energy-saving materials. Businesses pay the standard rate.
Air-to-air heat pumps
An air-to-air system heats rooms directly and can also provide cooling. Hot water needs a separate source so you will need another way to heat it.
How the visit works
We keep the work area tidy as we go, with sheets down and mess cleared as we go. Any holes, fixings or cable routes are agreed with you before we drill. 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. Seeing the property in pictures first means the trip to Hammerpot can be planned properly.
- 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.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- We install, commission and register the system under MCS.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
How to get a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs; others need a visit first. 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.
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Hammerpot: your questions answered
Is Hammerpot within the area you cover?
Yes. Hammerpot is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A few pictures and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Hammerpot?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Hammerpot is in England, where it applies. 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. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
Are my radiators big enough for a heat pump?
Some radiators may be fine as they are, and some may need to be larger. Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures, so radiators give out less heat so we check every radiator against the room’s heat loss.
Do you work on systems someone else installed?
Yes. We start with a proper look and tell you honestly what we find, including any issues with how it was fitted. Any work is priced before it goes ahead.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
Responsibility is shared between the operator, normally whoever owns or controls the equipment, and the service technicians. How often depends on the size of the refrigerant charge in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e, and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e.
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. These include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³, compliance with MCS 020(a), not being used solely for cooling and not being within the curtilage of a listed building.
What accreditations do you have?
We are an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work and MCS certified for heat pumps. We’re also Checkatrade members.
What a customer said
“Very professional from the initial survey through to installation. The engineer explained everything clearly and the quote was exactly what we paid. Would not hesitate to recommend AirCon Doctor.”
David W., Haywards Heath