West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Shopwyke air source heat pumps
For MCS certified installation of air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant applied for in Shopwyke, choose an F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved company. Fixed-price quotes and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
Air source heat pumps in Shopwyke, done properly
We begin with a room-by-room 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. Typical jobs include questions about where the outdoor unit can go and questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, across air-to-air heat pumps, radiator systems and hot water cylinders.
In a place like Shopwyke, some homes are listed, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so consent comes first.
For a fault on a system that may still be under warranty, send us the make, model and installation date. We will tell you how the manufacturer’s warranty is likely to apply before anything chargeable is done.
- Where
- Shopwyke (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Replies
- On the working day you ask
- Approvals
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Quotes
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
Think of the visit in three stages: look, put right and sign off. First comes a careful look at the system or the space, then the work itself, and finally everything is tested, recorded and explained. The middle part takes longest, and that takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. We plan the trip to Shopwyke around you.
- It begins with your house and the heating it relies on now.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- You get a fixed price, with any grant and the VAT set out.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Clear access to the fuse board
- Plan for pets to be kept clear during the visit
Ask for a quote
Published ranges are a starting point; the quote is built on your property, because no two buildings, rooms or systems are the same. Once we have looked at the job, from pictures or on a survey, you get a fixed price. To start, ring 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk.
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Shopwyke: your questions answered
Will a heat pump in Shopwyke need planning permission?
There’s no single answer: the building and the outdoor unit position decide it. The half-mile around the middle of Shopwyke holds about 7 listed buildings and structures. On a house, an air source heat pump can often go ahead under permitted development, with an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 cubic metres and an installation that meets MCS 020(a), which includes a noise check. Those rights do not reach the grounds of a listed building, and conservation areas rule out walls or roofs facing a road. If that might affect you, we ask Chichester council, which is typically the planning authority for Shopwyke.
Is the heat pump grant available in Shopwyke?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Shopwyke, if they qualify. 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. The installer applies, and we are MCS certified.
Can I do any of the installation myself?
No, not the refrigerant side. Under the F-gas rules, it must be done by qualified engineers from a certified company, and a new circuit is notifiable under Part P unless a registered electrician, such as a NICEIC approved contractor, does it.
Is the equipment covered by a warranty?
Warranty comes from the manufacturer and depends on the brand and product. Daikin, for instance, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, and we explain the terms for whichever brand you choose.
Will I get records for the system?
Yes, on every job. A new system comes with commissioning details, F-Gas records and the manufacturer’s warranty information, while repairs and services get a written note of what was found and done.
Should I choose air-to-water or air-to-air?
It depends on your home, your heating and whether you want cooling. Air-to-water can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions, and we set out the options after the survey.
What accreditations do you have?
As the law requires for refrigerant work, we are an F-Gas certified company. We are also NICEIC approved, MCS certified for heat pumps and Checkatrade members.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple habits make a real difference. Our advice:
- Use the settings explained at handover
- Don’t block radiators or indoor units with furniture
- Keep to regular servicing
If you were eligible for a grant, we handle the application and keep you updated, as the installer applies for it.
Do not cover radiators with furniture or heavy curtains so the heat can get into the room.
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Also in Shopwyke
What you can do yourself, and what needs us
Owner care supports servicing; it does not replace it. Simple care keeps the air moving through the system, but the inside of the units, the refrigerant and the electrics still need a qualified engineer.
Keep a note of anything odd: an error code, a new noise, a drip, a smell or a change in how well the system heats or cools. It makes our diagnosis quicker, and a photo or a short video of the display is even better.
What the work involves, system by system
Radiators and underfloor heating
Underfloor heating suits a heat pump’s lower flow temperature and we look at it during the survey.
Air-to-air heat pumps
Air-to-air heat pumps warm rooms through indoor units and can cool them in summer. Hot water needs a separate source, so that has to come from elsewhere.
Air source heat pumps around Shopwyke
About 34% of homes in Shopwyke and the neighbourhoods around it have been built since 2000, according to Valuation Office Agency council tax records. Better insulated, newer homes are often a good match for a heat pump.
Goodwood House, roughly 2.1 miles north, is a reminder to check your home’s listing status: permitted development does not cover listed buildings. Live in one of the older houses around The Parish Church of St Peter? Expect the survey to look closely at heat loss and at the building’s planning status.
Shopwyke is about 2 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of Shopwyke or further out, we cover air source heat pumps, from a single room to a whole building. Shopwyke is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work for homes and businesses. Worthing, roughly 15 miles off, has its own page on this site.
The closest recent job we can point to from Shopwyke was on East Street, Chichester (PO19), about 2 miles west: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the dining area and a second unit serving the kitchen pass area.
If your postcode is in PO20, you are inside the area we cover. Our engineers work on Coach Road and Drayton Lane and nearby roads. Close to Shopwyke, our area also takes in Maudlin (1 mile north), Westhampnett (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile east), Portfield (1 mile west) and Strettington (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south) and Littlehampton (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Shopwyke
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Coach And Horses Public House, The March CofE Primary School and Chichester High School For Girls and the streets around them. The closest station to Shopwyke is Chichester station, about 1.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (1.5 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (1.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Stoke Down.
From one of our customers
“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