West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Air Source Heat Pumps in Somerley
We cover Somerley for air source heat pumps. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Choosing between air-to-water and air-to-air
How we handle air source heat pumps in Somerley
In England, an air source heat pump on a house can often go in under permitted development rights. The conditions include an outdoor unit of no more than 1.5 m³ and compliance with MCS 020(a), and the unit can’t be used solely for cooling or sit within the curtilage of a listed building. We check the rules for your property as part of the survey. Common call-outs are for questions about where the outdoor unit can go and plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump, across radiator systems, underfloor heating and air-to-water heat pumps.
Homes around Somerley normally have room outside for a heat pump, so the design comes down to heat loss, radiators and hot water.
The records are your system’s health record: a dated account of the work and the readings we took. If anything goes wrong later, it helps the next engineer and the manufacturer and it’s worth keeping safe.
- Place
- Somerley (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Quote
- Fixed after a survey or pictures
- Enquiries
- Same working day
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes), before the grant
- Certified
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
When to call us in Somerley
Many people look at heat pumps when an oil, LPG or gas boiler is getting old. Starting early leaves time for the survey, the design and any grant application instead of making a rushed decision when the heating stops.
Look out for any of the following:
- Comparing heat pump types
- Checking whether planning permission is needed
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of F-Gas company certification
- What paperwork you will receive afterwards
- Whether a new circuit is included and who certifies it
Also near Somerley
Also in Somerley
How we price air source heat pumps
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We look at:
- What we find on the survey or diagnosis
- The equipment or parts the job needs
- The electrical supply and whether a new circuit is needed
A single unit or a whole estate, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the equipment. You’ll have a fixed price before any work starts, and the quote sets out the VAT.
Before you get in touch
To help us quote quickly, send us:
- The fuse board and where it is in the property
- The paperwork from the last service, if you have it
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
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.
What owners can safely do
Owners can handle the everyday basics: keep the outdoor unit clear of leaves, plants and clutter, check the settings and the remote, and follow the cleaning the manual describes. Opening up the units, the electrics and the refrigerant circuit are a job for us.
For air conditioning, cleaning the indoor unit’s filters is the main job owners can do, if the manual says so. They come out, get a gentle clean and go back only when they’re dry. For a heat pump, the main owner jobs are a clear outdoor unit and sensible control settings.
Homes in Somerley and heat pumps
The coast is only about 2 miles from Somerley. For a heat pump near the sea, ask about any coastal protection option the manufacturer offers. The 2021 Census found about 77% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Detached and semi-detached houses typically have room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder.
Period properties close to St James' Church can suit a heat pump, though insulation and any heritage protection are checked first.
Somerley is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Whatever kind of property you have in Somerley, our engineers can help with air source heat pumps. We reply to enquiries the same working day, and there’s a 24/7 emergency line. Somerley is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. The nearest of our city pages is Worthing, around 20 miles from Somerley.
Not far from Somerley, a recent job of ours was on East Street, Chichester (PO19), about 5 miles north-east: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the dining area and a second unit serving the kitchen pass area.
Work in PO20 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. From Bell Lane and Hundredsteddle Lane to the smaller roads in between, the whole area is covered. We also cover Almodington (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile north-east), Shipton Green (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south) and East Wittering (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east) and Littlehampton (14 miles east).
Near you in Somerley
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around The Birdham Public House. Somerley’s nearest station is Fishbourne station, roughly 4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
FAQs for Somerley
Does being near the sea make a difference to air source heat pumps in Somerley?
It can. Somerley is within about 2 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion on outdoor units. We site outdoor units out of the worst of the sea wind where possible and can suggest models with corrosion protection where the manufacturer offers it.
Can I fit a heat pump in Somerley without planning permission?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. Central Somerley is a short walk from the Somerley 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 Chichester council, which is usually the planning authority for Somerley.
Do I get paperwork after the visit?
Yes. It’s your proof of what was done: the date, the work, and any refrigerant added or recovered.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump?
That depends on the room’s heat loss and the radiator’s size. We check them all during the survey and the quote shows what’s needed.
Is there VAT on a heat pump?
In residential accommodation, 0% until 31 March 2027 and 5% afterwards. The relief doesn’t cover businesses. Please treat this as general information, not tax advice.
Which type of heat pump is right for my home?
Air-to-water suits homes with radiators and a cylinder; air-to-air suits rooms that need heating and cooling. The survey helps decide. We install both types.
How much time does a heat pump install need?
A typical installation takes anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes. We plan the work so you’re without heating for as little time as possible, and we explain it in advance.
What we do, step by step
If the system has to be off for part of the visit, we tell you before work begins so it doesn’t catch you out. For businesses, we can usually work room by room or zone by zone. On site, it takes from a couple of days to around a week, depending on the system and how much of the heating changes. Visits to Somerley are agreed with you in advance and planned so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We find out about your home and the heating you have now.
- We measure heat loss for every 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.
- We install, commission and register the system under MCS.
Getting ready for the visit
- Arrange for someone to be there to let us in
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Have the make and model of any existing unit to hand
Getting a quote
For a fixed-price quote, call us on 07833 053749 and tell us about the property and what you need. Photos help a lot. You’ll hear back from us the same working day.
Advice
From one of our customers
“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