West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Hardham
For heat pump installation in Hardham, choose an F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved company. Fixed-price quotes and a 24/7 emergency line.
- A boiler that is getting old
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
Air source heat pumps in Hardham, done properly
Until 31 March 2027, a heat pump installed in residential accommodation carries 0% VAT, with 5% from 1 April 2027. That follows HMRC Notice 708/6, and it does not apply to businesses. For air-to-air systems, we confirm the VAT on your quote. This is general information, not tax advice. If the problem is working out where a cylinder could go and choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air, we can sort it out.
In a place like Hardham, some homes are listed, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so we check consent first.
Aftercare is simple, and most of it is in the manual: keep the outdoor unit clear, follow the manufacturer’s guidance on cleaning and book a service at the interval they recommend. It also keeps you on the right side of any warranty terms that ask for servicing.
- Where
- Hardham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Pricing
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Enquiries
- We reply the same working day
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Air source heat pumps around Hardham
Hardham is about 42 miles from central London, well within the area we cover from our base in East Grinstead.
If your home is listed, like Old Place Manor about 1 mile north-east, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. If you need air source heat pumps in Hardham, please call 07833 053749 or send an email for a fixed-price quote. Our area covers London and the South East, including Hardham. In West Sussex alone we list 371 places, and Hardham is one. Worthing, roughly 10 miles off, has its own page on this site.
The closest recent job we can point to from Hardham was on Lower Street, Pulborough (RH20), about 1 mile north-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 RH20 are looked at, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Hardham: Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west) and Chichester (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Hardham
Around Hardham, our work takes us to homes and businesses near The White Hart Public House, among other places. The closest station to Hardham is Pulborough station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Hardham: your questions answered
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in Hardham?
It depends on the property. The Hardham Conservation Area is close to the centre of Hardham. 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 do not 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 Horsham council, normally the authority for Hardham.
Will you come out to Hardham?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Which type of heat pump is right for my home?
It depends on your home, your heating and whether you want cooling. Air-to-water can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions. We explain the options after the survey.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting and managing agents, and businesses of every size across London and the South East. Let us know who the records should go to.
Can you set up regular servicing?
Yes. We offer maintenance contracts, set at the interval the system and the manufacturer’s terms need. Every visit is recorded and F-Gas records kept where they apply.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
Responsibility is shared between the operator, normally whoever owns or controls the equipment, and the service technicians. The interval depends on the refrigerant charge, measured in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e, and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
The law says any company working on equipment containing F gas has to be certified, and each engineer needs the right qualifications too. It’s how you know the refrigerant is being handled legally and safely.
What air conditioning will not do
Air source heat pumps can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before any work starts. It doesn’t solve:
- Gas boiler work, such as disconnecting the old boiler, which needs a Gas Safe registered engineer
- A grant for a home that doesn’t meet the scheme rules
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
If in doubt, phone us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we will say what we think.
Where we work
- Hot water cylinders
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-water heat pumps
The process
We keep the work area tidy as we go, with sheets down and mess cleared as we go. If we need to drill through a wall, we agree the spot with you first. On site, it 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 Hardham 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.
- From those figures we size the heat pump and decide on radiators, cylinder and outdoor position.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Preparing for the visit
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Tell us about parking and loading
How to get a quote
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but your quote is based on your job, because no two buildings, rooms or systems are the same. After a look at the job, by photos or a survey, the price is fixed. To start, ring us on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
Advice
System by system
Outdoor unit position and planning
Flats have tighter limits, and an Article 4 direction can remove permitted development rights. Listed building consent is a separate matter and we check what applies to you.
Hot water cylinders
Hot water from an air-to-water system is stored in a cylinder. Space for the cylinder is part of the survey, especially if you have a combi boiler.
Do you need air source heat pumps in Hardham?
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.
Any of these is worth a proper look:
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Planning and permitted development questions
- No space for a hot water cylinder
If your home is one of the older properties near St Botolph's Church, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the quote shows VAT clearly
- Whose warranty applies, and on what terms
- Proof of F-Gas company certification
Other services in Hardham
From one of our customers
“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