West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Newpound Common
We cover Newpound Common for air source heat pumps. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Newpound Common
For an air-to-water heat pump, the price is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers a £7,500 grant towards an eligible air-to-water installation, and as the installer we apply for it on your behalf. Not every home qualifies, so we check eligibility before you commit. The work covers hot water cylinders, underfloor heating and radiator systems, and people most often call us about questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and a boiler that’s getting old.
Older and listed homes in villages like Newpound Common need extra care, and permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings, so we check consent first.
The records are your system’s health record: what was fitted or found, what was done and when. It makes the next visit quicker and any warranty question simpler, so keep it safe.
- Location
- Newpound Common (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Quotes
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Typical price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Approvals
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Enquiries
- We reply the same working day
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Homes in Newpound Common and heat pumps
About 43% of homes across Newpound Common and its surrounding area have been built since 2000, according to the Valuation Office Agency’s council tax figures, and Census 2021 figures found about 67% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Newer homes usually lose less heat, which tends to suit a heat pump well. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
Every heat pump design starts with a room-by-room heat loss calculation. Period properties close to The Parish Church of St Peter Ad Vincula can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Newpound Common is about 8 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Newpound Common to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Newpound Common is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover. We also work in Horsham, around 8 miles away.
Not far from Newpound Common, a recent job of ours was on High Street, Billingshurst (RH14), about 2 miles south-east: installing two Panasonic wall-mounted units in the main consulting room and the recovery area.
Work in RH14 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Newpound and Newpound Lane, and we cover them all. Close to Newpound Common, our area also takes in Billingshurst (2 miles south-east), Five Oaks (3 miles east), The Haven (3 miles north-east), Coneyhurst (3 miles south-east) and Tisman's Common (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (8 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south) and Littlehampton (15 miles south).
Near you in Newpound Common
Typical jobs here are in properties near The Cricketers Arms Public House and The Weald School. The closest station to Newpound Common is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Open spaces near Newpound Common include The Mens.
The process
Where something has to be switched off during the work, we agree it with you first, so you can plan around it. In a business, work can often be done one area at a time. The work 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 village like Newpound Common, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First, a chat about the property and your goals for the heating.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- We commission it, complete the MCS certificate and show you how to use it.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and loading
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
Getting a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the inside and outside of the property where the work is, plus the rating plate of any unit already there. Add the address and what you’d like done, and many jobs can be priced from that.
Related advice
Rented and managed buildings
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the agreement for who looks after the system. We can quote either party, and the paperwork can go to both.
Running several properties is easier with one contractor. We work across London and the South East, so work at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
Owner checks or an engineer?
There are a few things you can safely do yourself: keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and clutter, check the settings and the remote, and follow the cleaning the manual describes. Opening up the units, the electrics and the refrigerant circuit are a job for us.
Owner care supports servicing; it doesn’t replace it. Clean filters and a clear outdoor unit help the system run as it should, but the refrigerant circuit, the electrics and the parts you cannot see still need an engineer at the interval the manufacturer recommends.
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Newpound Common: your questions answered
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Newpound Common?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Newpound Common, if they qualify. 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.
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Newpound Common?
It depends on the property. Around 9 listed entries sit within 0.5 miles of central Newpound Common. Heat pumps on houses are often permitted development, but listed buildings need consent and conservation areas restrict outdoor units facing a road. Where it’s needed, we check with Chichester council, which is normally the planning authority for Newpound Common.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
The work takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. We confirm the timing after the survey, so give us a ring on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk to arrange one.
Do I need to service the system to keep the warranty?
Each manufacturer decides. Where servicing is a condition, a missed service could give the manufacturer grounds to refuse a claim and we’ll tell you what your brand asks for.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like water coming from a unit or a critical room overheating, call our 24/7 line and we’ll agree what happens next.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
Anything that involves the refrigerant needs an F-Gas qualified engineer from a certified company. That is the law, not just our preference, and it also matters for the manufacturer’s warranty. We can quote for the whole job, from supply to commissioning.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. Homeowners, landlords, agents and businesses all book us in Newpound Common and across West Sussex. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
Keeping the system healthy
Once we have finished, these simple steps help:
- Book a yearly service
- Do not block radiators or indoor units with furniture
- Avoid switching the heat pump on and off often
In cold, damp weather the outdoor unit runs a defrost cycle from time to time. It may give off steam or sound different for a few minutes and it’s part of how the system works.
Keep radiators and indoor units unobstructed, as the system relies on them giving out heat.
What a customer said
“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