West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Shripney air source heat pumps
For air source heat pumps in Shripney, choose an F-Gas certified, NICEIC approved company. A fixed price before work begins, and a 24/7 emergency line.
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- Comparing heat pump types
- Working out whether radiators need upsizing
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Someone needs to let us in and show us the units, or where they’re going, and we take it from there. At the end, we tidy up and run through the work with you. For a place like Shripney, the timing is set with you and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- A heat loss survey is carried out, room by room.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- A fixed-price quote explains the cost, the grant position and the VAT.
- Then it’s fitted, commissioned and registered with MCS.
How to prepare
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is straightforward. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day. If we need to see the property first, we book a survey at a time that works for you.
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About our air source heat pumps in Shripney
An air-to-water heat pump heats water to a lower temperature than a typical boiler which means some radiators may need upsizing. The survey shows which rooms are fine and which need changes and anything that needs changing is in the quote. If you’re dealing with wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating and working out where a cylinder could go, we can sort it out.
For a home around Shripney that’s off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme until March 2027.
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company and NICEIC approved for electrical work, with MCS certification for heat pumps and Checkatrade membership. Refrigerant work is done by engineers who hold the F-gas qualifications the law requires.
- Where
- Shripney (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Response
- Same working day
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
How well a system lasts depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Keep the outdoor unit clear all year
- Avoid switching the heat pump on and off often
- Check what your manufacturer’s warranty asks of you
The warranty on the heat pump is the manufacturer’s, on its own terms. We go through the conditions with you, including any servicing they ask for.
Do not cover radiators with furniture or heavy curtains so the heat can get into the room.
What a heat pump looks like in Shripney
At about 3 miles from the coast, Shripney is close enough for sea air to matter. 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.
Period properties close to Holy Cross Church can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first. Sizing comes from the heat each room loses on a cold day, not from the size of the old boiler.
Shripney is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. From the centre of Shripney to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, Shripney among them. There’s also a page for Worthing, about 12 miles away.
Not far from Shripney, a recent job of ours was on East Street, Chichester (PO19), about 5 miles north-west: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the dining area and a second unit serving the kitchen pass area.
We cover homes and businesses on Shripney Lane, Shripney Road and The Marigolds and the roads around them. Our working area takes in PO22, every street of it. We also cover Lidsey (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles east), Westergate (2 miles north), Aldingbourne (2 miles north) and Eastergate (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west) and Littlehampton (6 miles east).
Around Shripney
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, The Regis School and Felpham Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.1 miles south).
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What air conditioning won’t do
We will always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what this work cannot put right:
- Tax rulings, which only HMRC can give
- Planning approval where permitted development doesn’t apply
- Insulation work, such as loft or cavity wall insulation
Not sure which it is? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work
- Hot water cylinders
- Underfloor heating
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Radiator systems
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-water heat pumps
Common questions in Shripney
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Shripney?
Yes, the scheme covers homes in England, including Shripney, if they qualify. It gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water or ground source heat pump, or £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump that replaces the fossil-fuel heating and meets the whole home’s heating need. The installer applies, and we are MCS certified.
Will a heat pump in Shripney need planning permission?
It depends on the property. The Shripney Conservation Area takes in the middle of Shripney. 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 the local planning authority (for Shripney, normally Arun council).
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
A typical installation takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. The programme is planned to keep time without heating short, and we explain it in advance.
Do you work on systems someone else installed?
Yes. We look at it first and tell you what we find, including anything about the original installation that needs putting right. You get a fixed price before any work goes ahead.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
F-Gas certification shows a company is approved to work on equipment containing fluorinated gases, such as the refrigerant in air conditioning and heat pumps. That isn’t optional: it’s required by law, and we hold it.
How does the warranty work?
The manufacturer’s warranty, on the manufacturer’s terms. Each brand sets its own conditions and periods, so we explain them on your quote.
What’s the difference between air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps?
The right choice depends on the property and what you need. Air-to-water can attract a £7,500 grant where eligible; air-to-air only qualifies for £2,500 under strict conditions. We explain the options after the survey.
How the job changes from property to property
Outdoor unit position and planning
Where the outdoor unit goes depends on airflow, access and the route into the house. Noise is part of the MCS 020(a) check, so we consider nearby homes too.
Hot water cylinders
Existing cylinders may not be suitable for a heat pump and we tell you if it needs replacing.
From one of our customers
“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