West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Shoreham-by-Sea
Our engineers work in Shoreham-by-Sea on air source heat pumps. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
- Deciding on the outdoor unit position
- Comparing heat pump types
About our air source heat pumps in Shoreham-by-Sea
Installing an air source heat pump in a home is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027, then 5%. This is HMRC’s energy-saving materials relief, which applies to homes rather than businesses. For air-to-air systems, we confirm the VAT on your quote. This is general information, not tax advice. If you’re dealing with questions about where the outdoor unit can go and working out whether radiators need upsizing, we can help.
Plenty of older homes in Shoreham-by-Sea can run on a heat pump, sometimes with larger radiators or more insulation. The heat loss calculation shows what’s needed.
Looking after a system is mostly common sense: keep the outdoor unit clear, follow the manufacturer’s guidance on cleaning and book a service at the interval they recommend. It also keeps you on the right side of any warranty terms that ask for servicing.
- Place
- Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43, BN15, BN42)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Replies
- We reply the same working day
- Approvals
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Price
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, system by system
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers England and Wales: £7,500 for air-to-water and ground source, and £2,500 for air-to-air in limited cases. The application goes through the installer.
Hot water cylinders
Cylinder size is based on your household’s needs.
Common questions in Shoreham-by-Sea
Can I fit a heat pump in Shoreham-by-Sea without planning permission?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. There’s a conservation area, the Shoreham-by-Sea Conservation Area, close to central Shoreham-by-Sea. A heat pump on a house can be permitted development if it meets the conditions, including the MCS noise check, but not within the grounds of a listed building, and in a conservation area the outdoor unit can’t face a road. Where necessary, we check with the planning department at Adur council, typically the authority for Shoreham-by-Sea.
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Shoreham-by-Sea?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Shoreham-by-Sea is in England, where it applies. Whether your home qualifies, and for how much, depends on the type of heat pump and the heating it replaces. The installer applies, and we’re MCS certified.
Who has to arrange F-Gas leak checks?
The F-gas rules share it between the equipment’s operator and the engineers who work on it. The interval depends on the refrigerant charge, measured in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least every 12 months from 5 tCO2e, and every 6 months from 50 tCO2e.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting and managing agents, and businesses of every size in Shoreham-by-Sea and across West Sussex. Tell us who should receive the paperwork.
Do you work in Shoreham-by-Sea?
Yes. Shoreham-by-Sea is part of the area we cover, within the South East and London area we cover. We are based in East Grinstead, West Sussex.
Will you work on another installer’s system?
Yes. Systems fitted by other companies are fine from all the leading brands. Tell us the make and model and send any paperwork you have.
What warranty do I get?
It’s the manufacturer’s warranty, which varies by brand. Daikin, for instance, gives a standard 2 years on split air conditioning, and we explain the terms for whichever brand you choose.
How the visit works
We book the visit for a day and time that suit you, and we keep you posted if anything changes. When we arrive, we check the job against the survey or the pictures you sent. If something is different, we talk it through with you before carrying on. After that, it takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Access to the outdoor unit position is the main thing to tell us about in Shoreham-by-Sea.
- It starts with a conversation about the home, the existing heating and your plans.
- The survey measures heat loss room by room and looks at radiators, hot water and the best spot for the outdoor unit.
- 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.
- Once it’s running correctly, the MCS certificate is issued and we show you the settings.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Clear access to the fuse board
Getting a price
Every quote starts with a look at the job, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your pictures and details. Then you get a fixed price before any work starts.
Advice
What air conditioning will not do
Air source heat pumps cannot fix everything, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It does not solve:
- Draught-proofing and insulation upgrades
- Disconnecting or servicing a gas boiler
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
If you are not sure, just give us a ring on 07833 053749 and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water cylinders
Air source heat pumps in Shoreham-by-Sea: the local picture
Shoreham-by-Sea is within about 1 mile of the coast. Salt air is hard on outdoor units, so a heat pump near the sea needs a sensible position and regular checks, and some models offer corrosion protection for coastal sites.
For a home near Shoreham-By-Sea station, the survey looks at whether an air-to-water or air-to-air heat pump suits better. Period properties close to St Mary de Haura Church can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Shoreham-by-Sea is about 4 miles west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN43, our engineers can take on air source heat pumps. Shoreham-by-Sea is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for homes and businesses. Our Brighton page covers places nearby, about 6 miles away.
A recent job of ours in Shoreham-by-Sea was on Middle Street (BN43): installing a marine-grade Mitsubishi Electric wall-mounted unit in the open-plan living area.
Postcode districts we cover here: BN43, BN15 and BN42. You’ll find Shoreham-by-Sea on the A27 and A259, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we work in Old Shoreham (1 mile west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north-west), Southwick (2 miles east) and Portslade (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (12 miles west).
Near you in Shoreham-by-Sea
Typical jobs here are in properties near Shoreham College, The Crabtree pub and Shoreham Academy and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Shoreham-by-Sea itself: Shoreham-By-Sea station. Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shoreham-by-Sea include Thundersbarrow Hill and Shoreham Beach.
Safe owner checks
Don’t move, re-route or disconnect units or pipework yourself. 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.
Write down what you notice: an error code, a new noise, a drip, a smell or a change in how well the system heats or cools. It helps us diagnose quickly, and a photo or a short video of the display is even better.
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What a customer said
“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