West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Steyning, West Sussex
Air source heat pumps across Steyning and nearby, from a site survey or diagnosis to sign-off with the price fixed before work begins.
- Working out where a cylinder could go
- Deciding which kind of heat pump suits the home
- Questions about where the outdoor unit can go
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after it is simple, and it helps at the next service:
- Know the servicing conditions in your warranty
- Keep the MCS certificate with the manufacturer’s paperwork
- Use the settings explained at handover
Should you have questions after the install, call us on 07833 053749 and we will look into it. Annual servicing helps keep the system working well.
Do not cover radiators with furniture or heavy curtains, as the system relies on them giving out heat.
About our air source heat pumps in Steyning
A heat pump takes heat from the outside air and moves it into your home with electricity running the compressor and fans. 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. If you are dealing with radiators that may be too small for a heat pump and ageing boilers that will need replacing, we can help.
Whether a home near Steyning has mains gas makes a difference to the grant. Until March 2027, homes on oil or LPG without mains gas can get an extra £1,500 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: commissioning details and F-Gas records for a new system, a note of the fault and the fix for a repair, or a service record. Keep it with the system’s paperwork, because it helps with any later warranty question.
- Where
- Steyning (BN44)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Approvals
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Enquiries
- On the working day you ask
- Typical price
- Air-to-water £8,000–£16,000 before any grant (0% VAT for homes)
- Quotes
- Fixed-price quote after a site survey
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Steyning
The extra £1,500 for homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas is available until March 2027. If that applies to you, it’s worth asking about sooner rather than later. For a place like Steyning, booking ahead lets us plan the visit properly.
What you pay reflects the actual work. That is why every job is looked at first, and the price is agreed before we start.
Why choose AirCon Doctor in Steyning
- We reply to enquiries the same working day
- F-Gas company certification
- We work on all the leading brands
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
See our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
What happens on the day
Testing is the last part of the visit wherever the system can be switched on. Then we show you what we have done and answer any questions, and anything that needs a follow-up is pointed out there and then. The visit takes several days for an air-to-water system with a new cylinder, less for an air-to-air system. Getting to the outside of the property matters more than parking in a place like Steyning.
- First we talk through the property and the current system.
- 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.
- Installation, commissioning and MCS registration complete the job.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure we can reach the consumer unit or fuse board
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
- Let us know if the units are on a roof, a high wall or in a locked area
Getting a price
Every quote starts with a look at the job, from a site survey or, where the job is straightforward, from photos and measurements. After that, we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
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Honest limits
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what air source heat pumps will not do:
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Formal advice on VAT for your situation
- A grant for a home that does not meet the scheme rules
Not sure which it is? You can ring 07833 053749 or fill in the contact form and we will tell you honestly.
What the work covers
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Hot water cylinders
- Underfloor heating
- Radiator systems
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Air-to-water heat pumps
Air source heat pumps in Steyning: the local picture
The 2021 Census found about 65% of households in detached or semi-detached houses. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
Every heat pump design starts with a room-by-room heat loss calculation. Grant applications go through the MCS certified installer, so that part is handled for you.
Steyning is about 4 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. From the centre of Steyning to the outskirts, our engineers cover air source heat pumps, from small jobs to large ones. We cover 371 places across West Sussex.
The closest recent job we can point to from Steyning was on Nuthurst Road, Henfield (BN5), about 4 miles north-east: installing a Mitsubishi Electric wall-mounted unit in the main living space: a large open-plan kitchen-dining-living area with exposed beams and a vaulted ceiling.
Work in BN44 follows the same survey, fixed-price quote and written records as everywhere else we cover. We cover homes and businesses on High Street, Market Field and Dog Lane and nearby roads. Other places close to Steyning include Bramber (1 mile east), Botolphs (1 mile south-east), Upper Beeding (1 mile east), Sompting (4 miles south) and Findon Valley (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east) and Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Steyning
Around Steyning, our work takes us to homes and businesses near The Model Bakery The Norfolk Arms and Steyning Grammar School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Lancing station, about 4.1 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Steyning Museum (within half a mile north) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Woods Mill and Chanctonbury Hill.
Your questions about air source heat pumps in Steyning
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in Steyning?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Steyning is in England, where it applies. For an air-to-water heat pump the amount is £7,500; an air-to-air system can get £2,500 if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating outright, meets the home’s full heating demand and is not an add-on to a boiler. You do not apply yourself: the MCS certified installer does, which is us.
Is planning permission needed for a heat pump in Steyning?
It depends on the property. Central Steyning sits inside the Steyning Conservation Area. Heat pumps on houses are often permitted development, but listed buildings need consent and conservation areas restrict outdoor units facing a road. Where it’s needed, we check with the local planning authority (for Steyning, usually Horsham council).
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. In Great Britain, that certification is a legal requirement, not an optional extra, and AirCon Doctor is certified.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting and managing agents, and businesses of every size across London and the South East. Let us know who the records should go to.
How do you keep the place clean during the work?
We put dust sheets over floors and furniture near the work first, and we tidy up as we go. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
Whose job is it to check the system for leaks?
Responsibility is shared between the operator, typically whoever owns or controls the equipment, and the service technicians. The interval depends on the refrigerant charge, measured in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: at least yearly for 5 to under 50 tCO2e, and every 6 months for 50 to under 500 tCO2e.
Do you work in Steyning?
Yes. We work in Steyning and the rest of West Sussex, within the London and South East area we cover. To book, call us on 07833 053749 or email us.
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