West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Patching, West Sussex
One call covers MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for in Patching: diagnosis, fixed price, work and sign-off. An F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, on Checkatrade.
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
Heat pumps in Patching: 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.
If your home is one of the older properties near The Parish Church of St John the Divine, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen. Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 1.5 miles south-west, are a reminder that listed homes need consent before a heat pump goes in.
Patching is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Our engineers cover Patching for air source heat pumps, along with the rest of West Sussex. Our list for West Sussex has 371 entries, and Patching is one.
Not far from Patching, a recent job of ours was on Marine Parade, Worthing (BN11), about 3 miles south-east: installing a Samsung wall-mounted unit in the main living area.
If your postcode is in BN13, the property is within reach. The Street and Coldharbour Lane and the roads off them are all inside our area. We also cover Clapham (1 mile south-east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Cote (2 miles east), Angmering (2 miles south-west) and Hangleton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west) and Littlehampton (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Patching
Around Patching, our work takes us to homes and businesses near The Fox pub, The Angmering School and Clapham Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Patching is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east. A little further out are Museum of Sussex Folklore (3.1 miles south-east) and Old Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Patching include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Air source heat pumps in Patching
A £2,500 grant is available for some air-to-air heat pumps, with conditions. The system must replace the existing fossil-fuel heating and meet the home’s full heating demand, it must be installed by an MCS certified installer, and it must be in a home; adding it alongside a boiler does not qualify. We are often asked to deal with checking emitters for a heat pump and questions about where the outdoor unit can go, across air-to-air heat pumps, underfloor heating and radiator systems.
Older and listed homes in villages like Patching need extra care, and permitted development doesn’t cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
Think of the paperwork as the 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 and it’s worth keeping safe.
- Place
- Patching (BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Accreditations
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Pricing
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What else we do in Patching
What the work involves, system by system
VAT on heat pumps
HMRC says most air conditioning units are air source heat pumps, but each case depends on the facts and the VAT is confirmed on your quote.
Outdoor unit position and planning
Flats and blocks of flats have different limits, and Article 4 directions can remove rights. Listed building consent is a separate matter and we check what applies to you.
Why deal with it now?
Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air is easier with the facts. Air-to-water works with radiators and a cylinder, with a £7,500 grant for eligible homes, while air-to-air heats and cools rooms and has a £2,500 grant only in limited cases, and we explain which fits your home. For a village like Patching, booking ahead lets us plan the trip properly.
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 any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Why people in Patching choose us
- Listed on Checkatrade
- MCS certified for heat pumps
- Enquiries answered the same working day
- A site survey and a fixed-price quote
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
What we do, step by step
The first job on site is protection: dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work, and we ask before moving anything. After that, anything electrical is made safe and we start. The work on site takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker, and we clear up before we go. Visits to Patching are agreed with you in advance and planned so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
- 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.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
Getting a quote
Getting a quote is straightforward. Call or email with a few details and we’ll come back to you the same working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits you.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Know the servicing conditions in your warranty
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
- Keep the MCS certificate with the manufacturer’s paperwork
Should you have questions after the install, call us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line and we’ll look into it. Annual servicing helps keep the system working well.
A well-insulated home helps a heat pump because it reduces the heat the system needs to supply.
Common questions in Patching
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Patching?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. There’s a conservation area, the Patching Conservation Area, close to central Patching. 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 the local planning authority (for Patching, typically Arun council).
Do you cover smaller places like Patching?
Yes. Patching is within the area we cover across London and the South East. A few photos and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
Air-to-water feeds your central heating and hot water, while air-to-air warms and cools rooms directly. With air-to-air, hot water needs another source and the survey helps decide.
How quickly will you reply?
You’ll hear from us the same working day. If it’s an emergency, ring the 24/7 line instead.
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
It depends on the manufacturer’s terms. Some warranty terms require the system to be serviced regularly by a qualified engineer, so check the terms or ask us. Either way, keep a record of every service.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. We look at it first and tell you what we find, including any issues with how it was fitted. Any work is priced before it goes ahead.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes, every time. Diagnosis comes before treatment: the survey shows what’s needed, where things go and what access we need and the fixed price is built on it.
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