West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Shipley
Air source heat pumps for Shipley and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed-price quote, the work and written records. Ask us for a fixed-price quote.
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Radiators that may be too small for a heat pump
What we do, step by step
We keep the work area tidy as we go, with dust sheets down and offcuts and packaging cleared up. If we need to drill through a wall, we agree the spot with you first. The visit takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Work in Shipley is booked in advance at a time that suits you.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear a path to the units and the space around them
- Name a contact who can meet us at the agreed time
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
Getting a quote
Our prices page gives typical ranges, but your quote is based on your job, because every property is different. After a look at the job, by photos or a survey, the price is fixed. To start, ring 07833 053749.
Advice
Air source heat pumps for homes and businesses in Shipley
Every installation starts with a heat loss survey. That tells us how much heat the home needs, room by room, so the heat pump and the radiators or indoor units can be sized properly. Guesswork leads to systems that are too big or too small. If the problem is questions about where the outdoor unit can go and no space for a hot water cylinder, we can help.
In a place like Shipley, some homes are listed, because permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, so consent comes first.
Some warranty terms depend on the system being serviced regularly by a qualified engineer. Where yours does, a regular service with us keeps that side in order, and every service is written up.
- Where
- Shipley (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Response
- On the working day you ask
- Accreditations
- F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Price
- Fixed, in writing
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Managing agents and facilities teams in Shipley
The F-gas rules share responsibility for leak checking between the equipment’s operator and the service technicians. In a let or managed building, it’s worth agreeing who that operator is and we are happy to deal with whoever it is.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Each visit produces a dated record, with F-Gas records wherever refrigerant work is involved, ready for a tenant, a buyer or an inspection.
What a heat pump looks like in Shipley
About 68% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Detached and semi-detached houses normally have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Live in one of the older houses around The Church of St Mary the Virgin? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status. Every heat pump design starts with a room-by-room heat loss calculation.
Shipley is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the RH13 postcode area, our engineers can take on air source heat pumps. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Shipley among them. You can also see our page for Horsham, about 6 miles away.
Not far from Shipley, a recent job of ours was on High Street, Billingshurst (RH14), about 4 miles north-west: installing two Panasonic wall-mounted units in the main consulting room and the recovery area.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area. Church Close and School Lane and the roads off them are all inside our area. We also cover Whitehall (1 mile south-west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Broomer's Corner (1 mile south-west), Dial Post (2 miles south) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south) and Haywards Heath (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Shipley
The nearest railway station is Billingshurst station, about 4 miles north-west. Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
FAQs for Shipley
Is a heat pump in Shipley permitted development?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Central Shipley is a short walk from the Shipley Conservation Area. 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 Horsham council, which is usually the planning authority for Shipley.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Shipley?
Shipley is covered, as the scheme runs across England and Wales. For an air-to-water heat pump the amount is £7,500; an air-to-air system can get £2,500 if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating outright, meets the home’s full heating demand and isn’t an add-on to a boiler. As an MCS certified installer, we apply for it on your behalf.
Are you F-Gas certified?
As the law requires for refrigerant work, we’re an F-Gas certified company. NICEIC approval, MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership sit alongside it.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
Air-to-water work is in the £8,000–£16,000 range (0% VAT on homes), with any grant still to come off. The heat pump size, radiator changes and the cylinder decide where in that range you are, and air-to-air systems are priced after a survey.
Do you protect the property while you work?
We start with protection: sheets over the floor and nearby furniture. Any drilling is agreed with you first, and we clear up the dust and offcuts before we leave.
Is Shipley in your area?
Yes. We cover Shipley and across West Sussex, within the London and South East area we cover. For a fixed-price quote, phone 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
Can you look at a system you didn’t fit?
Yes. We work on systems fitted by other installers as well as our own from all the leading brands. Tell us the make and model and send any paperwork you have.
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What you can do yourself, and what needs us
Refrigerant is off limits for anyone without the right qualifications. The law requires anyone working on equipment containing F gas to hold the right qualifications, and the company to be certified, and refrigerant lines can cause cold burns. If you suspect a leak, switch the system off and call us.
Leave the units and pipework where they are. Disconnecting a system means dealing with refrigerant, which only a qualified engineer can do, and the electrical side needs a competent person. If you need something moved, we can quote for it.
After we have gone
A little care keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Store the MCS certificate and warranty documents together
- Ask about the grant before you commit
- Check what your manufacturer’s warranty asks of you
If you were eligible for a grant, we handle the application and keep you updated, as the installer applies for it.
Keep insulation and draught-proofing in good order, as lower heat loss means the system has less to do.
A customer’s words
“Office air con broke down in the July heatwave. Called at 8am, engineer was here by noon and fixed within 2 hours. Brilliant emergency response. They now hold the service contract for the whole building.”
James T., Crawley, office manager