West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in Sidlesham Common
Heat pump installation, for Sidlesham Common and the surrounding area. Call for a fixed-price quote, and we’ll reply the same working day.
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
Air source heat pumps in Sidlesham Common
As an MCS certified installer, we fit air source heat pumps for homes in Sidlesham Common and the rest of West Sussex. Air-to-water systems feed your radiators or underfloor heating and hot water cylinder, while air-to-air systems heat rooms directly through indoor units and can cool them too. We help you work out which suits your home. The work covers underfloor heating, air-to-air heat pumps and homes heated by oil, LPG or gas, and the jobs we see most are radiators that may be too small for a heat pump and plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump.
In a place like Sidlesham Common, some homes are listed, because permitted development does not apply within the grounds of a listed building, so consent comes first.
Some manufacturers make regular servicing by a qualified engineer a condition of their warranty. Where yours does, a regular service with us keeps that side in order and each visit is recorded.
- Place
- Sidlesham Common (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Credentials
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Pricing
- Fixed, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
Keeping the system healthy
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, short and simple:
- Keep the MCS certificate with the manufacturer’s paperwork
- Keep to regular servicing
- Seal draughts where you can
Once commissioned, we register the installation with MCS and give you the certificate. Keep it with the manufacturer’s paperwork, as you may need it later.
Keep insulation and draught-proofing in good order because it reduces the heat the system needs to supply.
Fixed-price quotes for air source heat pumps in Sidlesham Common
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- One-off work versus a regular service cycle
- How many units are involved
- The electrical supply and whether a new circuit is needed
The pipe route, the height of the units and how we reach them all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before we start.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- Where the outdoor unit is, or where you’d like it
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
- The address and the type of property
To get a fixed-price quote, ring 07833 053749 or use the quote form with the address and a few details about the rooms or units involved. Photos help a lot. We reply to enquiries the same working day.
Different systems, different jobs
Air-to-water heat pumps
An air-to-water heat pump costs £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant. A £7,500 grant may be available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme for eligible homes, and we apply for it as the installer.
Outdoor unit position and planning
Permitted development conditions in England include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³ and must meet MCS 020(a) and not be used solely for cooling. It cannot be within the curtilage of a listed building.
How the visit works
Each visit runs to the same pattern: agree the plan on site, put the dust sheets down, do the work, test what we’ve done and explain it all to you. On site, the work takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. If a lane or gateway near Sidlesham Common is tight for a van, let us know and we’ll plan for it.
- We start with your plans and the property.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- You get our view on the right type for the house, and on whether the Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies.
- The system is installed and connected to the controls.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any managing agent or landlord rules we need to follow
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Clear the space around the indoor unit, or where it will go
Getting a quote
If you need air source heat pumps in Sidlesham Common, call us on 07833 053749 or drop us a line. Let us know the type of property and what you need, plus some photos if they’re to hand. We reply the same working day.
Advice
Air source heat pumps around Sidlesham Common
At about 2 miles from the coast, Sidlesham Common is close enough for sea air to matter. Coastal sites are worth mentioning at the survey, as salt air affects the outdoor unit and its fixings. About 33% of homes in the Sidlesham Common area have been built since 2000, according to VOA council tax data, and about 70% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to the last census (2021). Better insulated, newer homes are often a good match for a heat pump. Houses usually have space for an outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs. Period properties close to St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Sidlesham Common is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Sidlesham Common gets the same approach as every job we take on: diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we have finished. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, Sidlesham Common among them. The nearest of our city pages is Worthing, around 17 miles from Sidlesham Common.
Our nearest recent job to Sidlesham Common was on East Street, Chichester (PO19), about 3 miles north: 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 Chichester Road and Jury Lane and nearby roads. Postcode districts we cover here: PO20. Close by, we work in Street End (1 mile south-east), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile east), Keynor Estate (2 miles south) and South Mundham (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south) and Littlehampton (12 miles east).
What’s near Sidlesham Common
Around Sidlesham Common, our work takes us to homes and businesses near The Blacksmith's Arms Public House and the streets around them. Sidlesham Common’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.9 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Nutborne Marshes.
Towns and villages near Sidlesham Common
What else we do in Sidlesham Common
Common questions in Sidlesham Common
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Sidlesham Common?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. The half-mile around the middle of Sidlesham Common holds about 11 listed buildings and structures. 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 the planning department at Chichester council, usually the authority for Sidlesham Common first.
Does sea air affect air conditioning in Sidlesham Common?
It can. Sidlesham Common is within about 2 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion on outdoor units. The outdoor unit position, its fixings and regular servicing all help near the sea.
When will I hear back?
The same working day. After that, we agree a survey, diagnosis or installation date that suits you, with a fixed price before work starts.
Will my radiators work with a heat pump?
Some radiators may be fine as they are, and some may need to be larger. Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures, so radiators give out less heat, and the survey checks each one.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, day and night. When you call, tell us the make, what’s happening and any error code, and we’ll advise on what to do next.
Can we book visits on a schedule?
Yes. We offer maintenance contracts, with visits at the interval your system and the manufacturer need. Each visit is written up and F-Gas records kept where they apply.
How does the warranty work?
The manufacturer provides it, on its own terms. Some brands make regular servicing a condition so it’s worth keeping the service records.
A customer’s words
“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