West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Slindon, West Sussex
Air source heat pumps across Slindon and nearby, from a site survey or diagnosis to sign-off and a fixed price agreed before work begins.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
- No space for a hot water cylinder
Air source heat pumps in Slindon
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home, using electricity to drive the process. It works on the same principle as air conditioning, run the other way and the Energy Saving Trust notes that air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes referred to as air conditioning. The work covers hot water cylinders, underfloor heating and air-to-air heat pumps, and people most often call us about working out where a cylinder could go and checking eligibility for a heat pump grant.
For a home around Slindon that is off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump.
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company and NICEIC approved for electrical work, MCS certified for heat pumps and a Checkatrade member. Our engineers hold the F-gas qualifications needed to work on refrigerant.
- Place
- Slindon (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Approvals
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Quotes
- Fixed after a survey or photos
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
How well a system lasts depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
- Know the servicing conditions in your warranty
- Keep radiators clear
Handover includes the controls and how to get the best from a heat pump. Steady running suits a heat pump better than switching on and off so we set the controls up with you.
Keep radiators and indoor units unobstructed, as the system relies on them giving out heat.
Common problems we fix in Slindon
Homes off the gas grid, heated by oil or LPG, are often good candidates to look at. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme includes an extra £1,500, until March 2027, for air source or ground source heat pumps in homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas where the home is eligible.
Customers normally contact us after spotting something like this:
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Planning and permitted development questions
If your home is one of the older properties near The Parish Church of St Mary, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the quote shows VAT clearly
- Whether extra work needs your approval first
- If the figure could change on the day
Common questions in Slindon
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Slindon?
It comes down to the building and the spot chosen for the outdoor unit. Central Slindon sits inside the Slindon Conservation Area. 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 don’t 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 Slindon, normally Arun council).
Will you come out to Slindon?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Send a few details and photos, and we reply the same working day.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes. There’s a 24/7 emergency line for problems that can’t wait for a planned visit. Ring 07833 053749 any time and explain the problem.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For simple jobs, pictures and a few details can be enough, while larger systems and faults that need testing are seen on site.
Will skipping a service affect the warranty?
That depends on the brand. Where servicing is a condition, a missed service could give the manufacturer grounds to refuse a claim and we’ll tell you what your brand asks for.
What accreditations do you have?
AirCon Doctor is an F-Gas certified company, with NICEIC approval for electrical work and MCS certification for heat pumps. We’re also Checkatrade members.
How long will it take to install a heat pump?
It takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. How much of the heating changes decides most of the time and the timing is set out with your quote.
What happens if it’s left?
Permitted development rules can change, and conditions vary between properties. Checking the position for your home at the survey stage avoids surprises later covering listed buildings, conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. Planning ahead for a job in Slindon means we can bring everything needed.
A single unit or a whole estate, the quote is built the same way: the work involved, the access and the equipment. The price is fixed before work begins, and the quote sets out the VAT.
Why people in Slindon choose us
- Manufacturer’s warranty terms explained on your quote
- F-Gas company certification
- One contact for properties across the South East and London
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
Also near Slindon
What else we do in Slindon
Heat pumps in Slindon: local notes
VOA council tax data show about 35% of homes in and around Slindon were built in 2000 or later, and the 2021 Census found about 71% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Better insulated, newer homes are often a good match for a heat pump. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
With Bignor Roman Villa about 4.3 miles north, it’s worth asking whether your own home is listed before planning a heat pump.
Slindon is about 6 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Whether you are in the middle of Slindon or further out, we cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. Slindon is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for homes and businesses. The nearest of our city pages is Worthing, around 11 miles from Slindon.
Our nearest recent job to Slindon was on East Street, Chichester (PO19), about 7 miles west: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the dining area and a second unit serving the kitchen pass area.
If you need air source heat pumps at a property on School Hill, Dyers Lane and Slindon Top Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If your postcode is in BN18, you’re inside the area we cover. We also cover the places around Slindon: Slindon Common (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile south-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Binsted (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west) and Selsey (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Slindon
In Slindon, that means homes and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Newburgh Arms Public House, among other places. The closest station to Slindon is Barnham station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles east) and Tote Copse Castle (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Slindon includes Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
How the visit works
Everything the job needs comes with us, from tools and test equipment to ladders and dust sheets. All we ask is clear access to the units, or to where they’ll go, and to the consumer unit. The visit takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Photos of the existing unit help with repairs and servicing in Slindon.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- We measure heat loss for every room.
- We design the system, check the radiators and cylinder and look at the outdoor unit position.
- Cost, grant and VAT appear on one fixed-price quote.
- We install, commission and register the system under MCS.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, high walls or locked plant areas
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
Get a fixed-price quote
VAT is set out clearly on every quote, and the rate that applies to your job is stated. Homes, businesses and different kinds of work can be treated differently for VAT, so we confirm it on the quote. To get one, ring 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
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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