West Sussex · Heat pump installation
West Dean air source heat pumps
Air source heat pumps across West Dean and nearby, from the first look to the final check with the price fixed before work begins.
- Not knowing whether a grant applies
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
Homes in West Dean and heat pumps
Census 2021 figures found about 71% 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. West Dean’s centre falls inside the West Dean Conservation Area. Listed buildings are part of the picture here: about 33 within half a mile of the centre, such as The Parish Church of St Andrew (grade II*). So the heat pump survey asks two extra questions here: is the home listed, and is it inside a conservation area?
If your home is listed, like West Dean House about 0.1 miles north-east, listed building consent comes before any heat pump work. Older homes near The Parish Church of St Andrew may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
West Dean is about 4 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Our engineers cover West Dean for air source heat pumps and across the rest of West Sussex. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, large and small. We also work in Worthing, around 17 miles away.
The closest recent job we can point to from West Dean was on East Street, Chichester (PO19), about 4 miles south: installing a Daikin wall-mounted unit in the dining area and a second unit serving the kitchen pass area.
Our engineers cover all of the PO18 postcode area for air source heat pumps and the streets around it. Places around West Dean that are also on our list: Singleton (1 mile east), Charlton (2 miles east), East Dean (3 miles east), Cocking (3 miles north) and Bepton (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-east).
Near you in West Dean
For rail, the closest station is Fishbourne station, about 4.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (4.5 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (within half a mile north-east). Open spaces near West Dean include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Air source heat pumps in West Dean
Air source heat pumps collect heat from outdoor air and bring it inside, using electricity to drive the process. The technology is close to air conditioning, which is why we install both and the Energy Saving Trust notes that air-to-air heat pumps are sometimes referred to as air conditioning. The work covers radiator systems, underfloor heating and hot water cylinders, and common reasons people get in touch are not knowing whether a grant applies and checking emitters for a heat pump.
In a place like West Dean, some homes are listed, and permitted development does not cover listed buildings, so consent comes first.
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.
- Location
- West Dean (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Certified
- F-Gas certified company, NICEIC approved, MCS
- Guide price
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Enquiries
- On the working day you ask
- Price
- A fixed-price quote up front
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
More services for West Dean
Safe owner checks
Good habits make our visits easier, not unnecessary. Simple care keeps the air moving through the system, but the refrigerant circuit, the electrics and the parts you can’t see still need an engineer at the interval the manufacturer recommends.
Some faults have simple causes you can check first: check the mode, the set temperature, the remote’s batteries and the breaker. If a breaker trips again after you reset it, leave it off and phone 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
What we do, step by step
Our engineers arrive at the time agreed with you and check the plan with you first. Dust sheets go down over floors and anything close to the work, and anything electrical is made safe before work starts. The work itself 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. If a lane or gateway near West Dean is tight for a van, let us know and we will plan for it.
- First, a chat about the property and your goals for the heating.
- 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.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
How to prepare
- Find the manual or the paperwork for the system, if you have it
- Tell us about any building rules, permits or sign-in
- Keep pets and children away from the work area
How to get a 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. For a fixed-price quote, give us a ring on 07833 053749, or email if that’s easier.
Advice
Aftercare tips
Systems last better with the right care. We suggest:
- File the MCS certificate safely
- Read the manufacturer’s warranty terms for your brand
- Check eligibility for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme early
Where we applied for a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, we keep you informed through the process since the grant goes through the installer.
Leave space around the outdoor unit. Airflow is what it runs on, so keep it clear all year.
Why act early in West Dean
Getting the sizing wrong causes problems that are hard to fix later. Doing the survey properly from the start avoids that. An early booking makes the visit to West Dean easier to arrange.
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Small problems, from blocked filters to slow leaks, tend to get worse, and a system working harder than it should costs more to run. If you’re unsure, phone us on 07833 053749 or send an email and we will give you an honest view and a fixed price.
Why us?
- 24/7 emergency line for breakdowns
- NICEIC approved electrical contractors
- Every job looked at before it’s priced
- Enquiries answered the same working day
West Dean questions
Will you come out to West Dean?
Yes. West Dean is within the area we cover across London and the South East. Visits to smaller places are planned so the engineer arrives with what the job needs.
Can I get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in West Dean?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: West Dean 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 isn’t an add-on to a boiler. We hold MCS certification, so the application is ours to make for you.
What does F-Gas certified mean?
The law says any company working on equipment containing F gas has to be certified, and the engineers need their own qualifications. It’s how you know the refrigerant is being handled legally and safely.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Photos often do the job for simple work, while larger systems and faults that need testing are seen on site.
Will you work on another installer’s system?
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.
Which manufacturers do you install and repair?
We work with the leading brands, from Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin and Fujitsu to Panasonic, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Hitachi. Tell us the make and model and we’ll take it from there.
How much does an air source heat pump cost?
For air-to-water, the price is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before any grant. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 to eligible homes in England and Wales, and we confirm eligibility before you commit.
A customer’s words
“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