West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in River, West Sussex
Need air source heat pumps in River? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around you, then sign it off with written records.
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- A boiler that’s getting old
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
When something else is needed
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Gas boiler work, such as disconnecting the old boiler, which needs a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Tax advice on your own circumstances
- Promising eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
If you are not sure, just ring us on 07833 053749 and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on in River
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
- Radiator systems
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
About our air source heat pumps in River
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 doesn’t qualify. If you’re dealing with a boiler that’s getting old and deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home, we can sort it out.
Homes around River usually have room outside for a heat pump, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
We’re an F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved for electrical work, MCS certified for heat pumps and a Checkatrade member. Our engineers hold the F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
- Location
- River (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guide price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Certified
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Your questions about air source heat pumps in River
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in River?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. Historic England lists about 13 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of River. The permitted development rules for heat pumps leave out listed buildings and stop outdoor units going on road-facing walls or roofs in conservation areas. Anything outside the rules needs an application, and we raise it with Chichester council, which is normally the planning authority for River first.
Will you come out to River?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Can you set up regular servicing?
Yes. Send details of the systems and how they’re used, and we’ll suggest a schedule with a fixed price. Leak checks required by the F-gas rules can be built in for larger systems.
Do you work on systems someone else installed?
Yes. We start with a proper look and tell you honestly what we find, including any issues with how it was fitted. Any work is priced before it goes ahead.
Do you work on all makes?
We install and work on the leading makes, from Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin and Fujitsu to Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Send us the make and model if you have it.
What does F-Gas certified mean?
Companies working on equipment that contains F gas must be certified by an approved body, and each engineer needs the right qualifications too. It’s how you know the refrigerant is being handled legally and safely.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For simple jobs, pictures and a few details can be enough, while larger systems and faults that need testing are seen on site.
What we do, step by step
Our engineers arrive at the time agreed with you and check the plan with you first. Dust sheets go down over floors and anything close to the work, and anything electrical is made safe before work starts. The work itself takes a few days on site, depending on the cylinder, the radiators and the pipework involved. Visits to River are agreed with you in advance and planned so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First we find out about the property, the heating you have now and what you’re hoping for.
- A heat loss survey works out how much heat each room needs, and we look at the radiators, the cylinder space and where the outdoor unit could go.
- We send a fixed-price quote that shows the equipment, the grant position and the VAT.
- The outdoor unit, the indoor equipment and the controls are installed and connected.
- We commission the heat pump, complete the MCS paperwork and talk you through the controls.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Let us know where we can park and unload
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
Get a fixed-price quote
Published ranges are a starting point; the quote is built on your property, because every property is different. Once we’ve looked at the job, from photos or on a survey, you get a fixed price. To start, ring 07833 053749.
Related advice
Homes in River and heat pumps
About 43% of homes in River and the neighbourhoods around it were built before 1919, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records, and Census 2021 figures found about 73% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. In older homes, the heat loss calculation is especially important, as solid walls and draughts change the size of heat pump needed. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
Petworth House lies about 2.4 miles east. Owners of listed homes need consent before a heat pump is fitted, so it’s one of our first questions.
River is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of River or further out, we cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex. For properties nearby, see our Horsham page (16 miles or so).
Not far from River, a recent job of ours was on Petworth Road, Haslemere (GU27), about 7 miles north-west: installing a Mitsubishi Electric multi-split system serving the master bedroom, two further bedrooms and the basement games room.
If your postcode is in GU28, we can take the job on. Neighbouring places we cover include Upperton (1 mile east), Selham (2 miles south), Tillington (2 miles south-east), South Ambersham (2 miles south-west) and Hampers Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east) and Rustington (15 miles south-east).
Near you in River
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Hollist Arms Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Lodsworth Castle (1.3 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Blackdown.
Aftercare tips
Here’s the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Ask about the grant before you commit
- Book a yearly service
- Seal draughts where you can
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 that is normal.
A well-insulated home helps a heat pump, as lower heat loss means the system has less to do.
Nearby places to River
Also in River
Signs you need air source heat pumps in River
An ageing boiler is often the moment people start thinking about a heat pump. Planning the change before the boiler fails gives you time to survey, design and apply for any grant instead of making a rushed decision when the heating stops.
The things we are asked about most are:
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- No space for a hot water cylinder
- Planning and permitted development questions
If your home is one of the older properties near The Parish Church of St Peter, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a new circuit is included and who certifies it
- Exactly what the price includes, from supply and fitting to commissioning
- What paperwork you will receive afterwards
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