West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Heath Common
Air source heat pumps for Heath Common, from F-Gas certified engineers, with warranty terms explained brand by brand. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
Air source heat pumps in Heath Common, done properly
Hot water from an air-to-water system is stored in a cylinder. If you have a combi boiler and no cylinder, the survey looks at where one could go. Air-to-air systems don’t heat hot water, so you’ll need another way to do that. If you’re dealing with working out where a cylinder could go and questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, we can sort it out.
For a home around Heath Common that’s off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027.
Refrigerant work is written up in the F-Gas records: the work carried out, the refrigerant involved and the quantities. File them with the system’s paperwork, as a manufacturer or a future engineer may ask to see them.
- Where
- Heath Common (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Quotes
- Fixed, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Homes in Heath Common and heat pumps
The last census (2021) found about 84% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder. At about 42 miles from central London, Heath Common sits inside the area we cover across London and the South East.
Period properties close to Church of the Holy Sepulchre can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Heath Common is about 1 mile east of Storrington, in West Sussex. Properties in Heath Common get the same service as everywhere we cover: a look at the job first, a fixed-price quote and written records at the end. Count every place we list in West Sussex and you reach 371, with Heath Common on the list. Worthing, roughly 7 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Not far from Heath Common, a recent job of ours was on School Hill, Storrington (RH20), about 1 mile west: installing two LG wall-mounted units in the waiting room and the main consulting room.
Local streets include Rock Road, Hampers Lane and Bracken Lane, all of which are in our area. We cover every part of RH20. Places around Heath Common that are also on our list: Abingworth (1 mile north-west), Rock (1 mile south-east), Warminghurst (1 mile north-east), Storrington (1 mile west) and Sullington (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west) and Haywards Heath (15 miles east).
Around Heath Common
In Heath Common, that means homes and buildings near Rydon Community College. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 4.7 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Towns and villages near Heath Common
Other services in Heath Common
The process
The visit has three parts, a bit like a doctor’s appointment: look, put right and sign off. First comes a careful look at the system or the space, then the work itself, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. Most of the time goes on the middle part, 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. For a place like Heath Common, the timing is set with you and the travel is our side of the planning.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
Getting a quote
Want a quote for air source heat pumps? Please phone 07833 053749 or send an email with a few details about the property. We will explain what we’d recommend and why, then send a fixed-price quote before anything is booked.
Advice
Heath Common questions
Do you cover Heath Common for air source heat pumps?
Yes. We work across London and the South East from our base in East Grinstead, and Heath Common is part of that. Just give us a ring on 07833 053749 or drop us a line with a few details.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Heath Common?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Heath Common is in England, where it applies. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. The installer applies, and we’re MCS certified.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
The operator of the equipment, working with qualified engineers. Larger systems need regular checks: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e. We can tell you which band your system falls into.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and the area is kept tidy throughout. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
Is a heat pump permitted development?
Often not in England, as many heat pumps on houses are permitted development provided the conditions are met. The outdoor unit must be 1.5 m³ or less, comply with MCS 020(a), not be cooling-only and not be within a listed building’s curtilage.
Why does F-Gas certification matter?
Certification shows a business is approved to work on systems that hold F gas refrigerant. In Great Britain, that certification is a legal requirement, not an optional extra, and AirCon Doctor is certified.
How long does a heat pump installation take?
As a guide, it takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. We plan the work so you’re without heating for as little time as possible, and we explain it in advance.
What affects the cost of air source heat pumps
Our prices page gives typical ranges, and your quote is built on your job. The quote depends on:
- One-off work versus a regular service cycle
- Which make and model is being fitted or worked on
- How many units are involved
Height, access and the distance between the indoor and outdoor units can all change the price. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to have:
- Your consumer unit or fuse board
- The paperwork from the last service, if you have it
- Where the property is and what kind of building it is
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 pictures or a survey, the price is fixed. To start, phone us on 07833 053749 or email us.
Common problems we fix in Heath Common
People also ask about air-to-air heat pumps because they heat and cool. They warm rooms directly through indoor units, and can cool them when it’s hot. The grant only applies in some cases, so we check first.
Any of these is worth a proper look:
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
If your home is listed, like Parham House about 3.1 miles west, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the quote is a fixed price
- The make and model of any parts or equipment being quoted
- What records you get at the end
Leave it or put it right?
The extra £1,500 for homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas is available until March 2027. For homes that qualify, that’s a reason to look into it now. Dealing with it now is usually simpler than a breakdown later.
Putting several jobs into one visit can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we’ll price it together.
What you get with us
- Clear warranty information from the manufacturer
- F-Gas certified company
- Leading brands including Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric and Fujitsu
- NICEIC approved electrical contractors
See our cost guide and our accreditations.
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