West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Littlehampton
Looking for air source heat pumps in Littlehampton? We look at the job first, give you a fixed-price quote and do the work at a time that suits you, then sign it off with written records.
- Comparing heat pump types
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
Littlehampton: your questions answered
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Littlehampton?
Littlehampton is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. The amount depends on the type of heat pump, and the survey confirms which applies. The installer applies, and we are MCS certified.
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Littlehampton?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Around 42 listed entries sit within 0.5 miles of central Littlehampton. 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 don’t 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 Arun council, which is normally the planning authority for Littlehampton.
How much time does a heat pump install need?
It takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. How much of the heating changes decides most of the time, and we confirm the timing with your quote.
Do you provide F-Gas records?
Yes. Every visit is written up, and any work on the refrigerant circuit goes in the F-Gas records. Keep them with the manual and the warranty documents.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us across London and the South East. Let us know who the records should go to.
How soon will you get back to me?
On the same working day you contact us. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, with a fixed price before work starts.
Are you F-Gas certified?
F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved and MCS certified for heat pumps, plus Checkatrade membership. Engineers who handle refrigerant hold their own F-gas qualifications as well.
Air source heat pumps in Littlehampton, done properly
In England, an air source heat pump on a house can often go in under permitted development rights. Conditions include a maximum outdoor unit size of 1.5 m³, compliance with MCS 020(a), use for more than cooling alone and a site outside the curtilage of a listed building. We check the rules for your property as part of the survey. Typical jobs include radiators that may be too small for a heat pump and comparing heat pump types, on air-to-water heat pumps, radiator systems and air-to-air heat pumps.
Older homes in a town like Littlehampton can still suit a heat pump, though some need bigger radiators or better insulation first. The heat loss calculation shows what’s needed.
Any work on the refrigerant circuit is recorded: the work carried out, the refrigerant involved and the quantities. File them with the system’s paperwork, ready for the next service or a warranty query.
- Location
- Littlehampton (BN17, BN16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Accreditations
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Fixed-price quotes for air source heat pumps in Littlehampton
The diagnosis comes before the price. We look at:
- The pipe route between the units
- Access, including height, roofs and ladders
- The type of system, from a single split to a larger system
The cost depends on the system and the number of rooms or units, the access and what the work involves. You get a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
What to send for a quote
Good pictures often save a visit. The most useful are:
- A photo of the consumer unit with the cover closed
- The remote or wall controller showing any error
- The outdoor side of the property, including any roof or flat area
If you need air source heat pumps in Littlehampton, call 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier. Let us know the type of property and what you need, and send a few photos if you can. Enquiries get a reply the same working day.
Do you need air source heat pumps in Littlehampton?
Some homes heated by electric heaters or storage heaters consider a heat pump instead. The survey tells you whether it’s practical and what’s involved along with whether any grant could apply.
The things we’re asked about most include:
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
Homeowners near Littlehampton station often ask whether a heat pump can take over from the boiler, and the heat loss survey answers that.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the electrical work is done by a registered contractor, such as NICEIC approved
- Whether the manufacturer’s warranty depends on regular servicing
- Whether testing, commissioning and paperwork are included
How the visit works
The work area is kept tidy throughout, 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 a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. Pictures of the space, the fuse board and the outside wall are a good start for a job in Littlehampton.
- You tell us about the home and what you want from a heat pump.
- A survey covers heat loss, radiators, hot water and where the outdoor unit could sit.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- We install the heat pump and connect it up.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
How to prepare
- Let us know where the consumer unit is
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Make sure we can reach the outdoor unit, or where it will go
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is straightforward. Call or email with a few details and we will come back to you the same working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits you.
Related advice
Also near Littlehampton
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What a heat pump looks like in Littlehampton
Littlehampton lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Near the coast, we choose the outdoor unit position with salt-laden wind in mind.
With Ecclesden Manor about 2.9 miles north-east, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Littlehampton is about 6 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. For air source heat pumps in and around Littlehampton, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please ring 07833 053749 or drop us a line. We work across London and the South East, including Littlehampton. Littlehampton is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for homes and businesses. Worthing, roughly 6 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Not far from Littlehampton, a recent job of ours was on Marine Parade, Worthing (BN11), about 6 miles east: installing a Samsung wall-mounted unit in the main living area.
Postcode districts we cover here: BN17 and BN16. Littlehampton sits on or near the A259 and A284, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Littlehampton, we cover Toddington (1 mile north), Rustington (1 mile east), Wick (1 mile north-west), Lyminster (1 mile north-west) and Climping (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west) and Selsey (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Littlehampton
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around River Beach Primary School, New Inn Hotel and Littlehampton College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Littlehampton station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Zachary Merton Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
When something else is needed
Before booking, it helps to know what’s not included:
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
If you are not sure, just phone us on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Radiator systems
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-water heat pumps
A customer’s words
“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