West Sussex · Heat pump installation
Heat pump installers in West Itchenor
Air source heat pumps across West Itchenor and nearby, from a site survey or diagnosis to sign-off with the price fixed before work begins.
- Checking eligibility for a heat pump grant
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Checking emitters for a heat pump
Common questions in West Itchenor
Does sea air affect air conditioning in West Itchenor?
It can. West Itchenor is within about 1 mile 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.
Do I need planning permission for a heat pump in West Itchenor?
The answer turns on the property and where the outdoor unit would sit. The West Itchenor Conservation Area takes in the middle of West Itchenor. 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 West Itchenor, normally Chichester council).
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting and managing agents, and businesses of every size in West Itchenor and across West Sussex. Let us know who the records should go to.
Will you make a mess?
Floors and furniture near the work are covered with dust sheets before any work starts, and we tidy up as we go. Before we leave, we clear up and run through the work with you.
Does the grant cover air-to-air heat pumps?
Only in limited cases, with a grant of £2,500. It has to replace the fossil-fuel heating, meet the full heating demand, be fitted by an MCS certified installer, and be in a home.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. If something urgent happens, like water coming from a unit or a critical room overheating, call our 24/7 line and we will agree what happens next.
Can I do the refrigerant work myself?
Not the refrigerant work. The F-gas rules require certified companies and qualified engineers for it, and a new electrical circuit is notifiable building work unless a registered competent person does it.
How we handle air source heat pumps in West Itchenor
We begin with a room-by-room heat loss survey. That tells us how much heat the home needs, room by room, so the heat pump and the radiators or indoor units can be sized properly. Guesswork leads to systems that are too big or too small. The work covers hot water cylinders, air-to-air heat pumps and radiator systems, and people most often call us about questions about listed buildings or conservation areas and an oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life.
In a place like West Itchenor, some homes are listed, because permitted development doesn’t apply within the grounds of a listed building, so consent comes first.
Warranty on the equipment is the manufacturer’s own, on the manufacturer’s terms, and we explain those terms on your quote. Terms differ from brand to brand, and we’re happy to talk you through them.
- Where
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Quote
- A fixed price before any work starts
- Credentials
- NICEIC and F-Gas, MCS
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in West Itchenor
For eligible off-gas homes on oil or LPG, an extra £1,500 is on offer until March 2027. For homes that qualify, that is a reason to look into it now. A system that’s left with a fault, or without a service, typically costs more to run.
Leaving a fault or an overdue service rarely makes the work cheaper. 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 not sure what’s needed, give us a ring on 07833 053749 or use the quote form and we will give you an honest view and a fixed price.
What you get with us
- A 24/7 emergency line
- MCS certified heat pump installers
- Leading brands including Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric and Fujitsu
- A fixed price before any work starts
Fixed-price quotes for air source heat pumps in West Itchenor
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The distance and route between the indoor and outdoor units
- The electrical supply and whether a new circuit is needed
- A single visit or a regular plan
One room or a whole building, we price it on the same basis: the work involved, the access and the equipment. You’ll have a fixed price before we start, and the quote sets out the VAT.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. With your enquiry, please include:
- The postcode and whether it’s a home, flat or business
- A close-up of the unit’s label showing the model number
- Your installation or service records
Some jobs can be priced from pictures, while others need a survey. Bigger systems, commercial sites and awkward pipe routes are normally surveyed on site. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work is booked.
Signs you need air source heat pumps in West Itchenor
People also ask about air-to-air heat pumps because they heat and cool. They heat rooms through wall, floor or ceiling units, and can cool them when it’s hot. Whether a grant applies depends on the scheme conditions.
Any of these is worth a proper look:
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- Planning and permitted development questions
- Wanting to stop using oil, LPG or gas for heating
If your home is one of the older properties near St Nicholas' Church, the survey checks whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before the outdoor unit position is chosen.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed or an estimate
- Which brand and model they’re proposing, and why
- Whether anyone has checked the property or the system first
Air source heat pumps around West Itchenor
West Itchenor is within about 1 mile of the coast. Coastal sites are worth mentioning at the survey, as salt air affects the outdoor unit and its fixings. About 77% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
A heat loss calculation decides the size of heat pump your home needs.
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Our engineers cover West Itchenor for air source heat pumps and across the rest of West Sussex. In West Sussex alone we list 371 places, and West Itchenor is one. Worthing, roughly 20 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Not far from West Itchenor, 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. The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane and the roads off them are all inside our area. Other places close to West Itchenor include Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles east).
Landmarks near West Itchenor
The closest station to West Itchenor is Bosham station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Pilsey Island.
The process
Every visit follows the same order: check the plan with you, protect the area, do the work, test what we have done and talk you through it. The visit itself takes a few days for most air-to-water installations, with air-to-air systems often quicker. Visits to West Itchenor are agreed with you in advance and planned so the job can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First, a chat about the property and your goals for the heating.
- We survey for heat loss and look at radiators, cylinder space and outdoor unit options.
- We recommend air-to-water or air-to-air and check the grant position.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- After commissioning, you get the MCS certificate and a handover.
How to prepare
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Keep pets out of the rooms we’re working in
- Tell us about parking and loading
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, 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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From one of our customers
“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