West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Maplehurst, West Sussex
Air source heat pumps across Maplehurst and nearby, from the first look to the final check with the price fixed before work begins.
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
Air source heat pumps in Maplehurst, done properly
A £2,500 grant is available for some air-to-air heat pumps, with conditions. It has to replace the fossil-fuel heating, cover the whole heating demand, be fitted by an MCS certified installer and be in a home; adding it alongside a boiler does not qualify. The work covers radiator systems, hot water cylinders and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, and people most often call us about choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air and replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump.
For a home around Maplehurst that is off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump.
Equipment warranty comes from the manufacturer, on its own terms, and we set them out on your quote. Terms differ from brand to brand, and we’re happy to talk you through them.
- Location
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Price
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Typical price
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Maplehurst: your questions answered
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Maplehurst?
Maplehurst is in England, where the Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs. 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. The installer applies, and we are MCS certified.
Will you come out to Maplehurst?
We do. Villages and hamlets get the same service as the bigger towns. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before the grant. Eligible homes in England and Wales can get £7,500 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme though not every home qualifies.
Do you survey before quoting?
Yes, every time. We diagnose before we treat: the survey tells us what the job needs and how to do it, and the quote is based on that.
What’s the difference between air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps?
The right choice depends on the property and what you need. 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.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. We start with a proper look and tell you honestly what we find, including anything about the original installation that needs putting right. You get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
Heat pumps in Maplehurst: local notes
The 2021 Census found about 68% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Houses normally have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder. Yew Cottage, listed at grade II, is one of roughly 12 protected buildings and structures in the half-mile around Maplehurst’s centre. Where a home is affected, the outdoor unit position is settled with the planning team at Horsham council, which normally handles Maplehurst before the heat pump design is finished.
If your home is one of the older properties near The Parish Church of St Andrew, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen. Every heat pump design starts with a room-by-room heat loss calculation.
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH13, our engineers can take on air source heat pumps. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots.
The closest recent job we can point to from Maplehurst was on Hurst Road, Horsham (RH12), about 4 miles north: installing two LG wall-mounted split systems: one serving the main treatment room and one serving the reception and waiting area.
If your postcode is in RH13, you are inside the area we cover. Whether you’re on Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close to Maplehurst, our area also takes in Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east) and Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Maplehurst
The nearest railway station is Christs Hospital station, about 3.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
Why it’s worth doing now in Maplehurst
The two types suit different homes and needs. Air-to-water heats radiators and hot water, and can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air heats and cools rooms, and only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions. We explain which makes sense for you. Waiting rarely makes an air conditioning problem smaller.
What you pay depends on the type of system and how many units are involved, how easy the units are to reach and what the work involves. We give you a fixed price before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- Fixed-price quotes after a survey or pictures
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
- Listed on Checkatrade
- One contact for properties across the South East and London
After we’ve gone
Looking after it is simple, and it makes the next visit easier:
- Check what your manufacturer’s warranty asks of you
- Leave indoor units unobstructed
- Keep the MCS certificate with the manufacturer’s paperwork
The warranty on the heat pump is the manufacturer’s, on its own terms. We go through the conditions with you, including any servicing they ask for.
Have the system serviced regularly. Check the manufacturer’s terms, as they may include servicing conditions.
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What happens on the day
Each visit follows the same order: check the plan with you, put the dust sheets down, do the work, check the system and explain it all to you. The visit itself takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. A note on how to find the property and where to park makes a visit to Maplehurst easier.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- Every room’s heat loss is worked out on site.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
Get a fixed-price quote
Here’s what helps us quote: where the property is and what kind of building it is, photos of the rooms or units, the brand and model of anything already fitted and any symptoms, from error codes to drips. Then call 07833 053749.
Related advice
How the job changes from property to property
Hot water cylinders
Existing cylinders may not be suitable for a heat pump and we tell you if it needs replacing.
Outdoor unit position and planning
Flats have tighter limits, and an Article 4 direction can remove permitted development rights. Listed buildings also need separate consent, and we check the position for your property.
A customer’s words
“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