- Area
- West Sussex
- Postcode district
- BN18
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £9,900 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about air source heat pump installation in Arundel
Homes around Arundel range from older terraces to newer estates, and each needs a different design. That is why we survey before we quote.
In Arundel, cylinder space is planned with you, often in an airing cupboard, utility room or garage. Many homes in Arundel have a side passage or rear garden with room for an outdoor unit, and the survey checks airflow and distance from neighbouring windows.
We survey your home, design a heat pump system around its real heat loss, and manage the installation from the first visit to the MCS certificate.
- Houses with reasonable insulation, or a plan to improve it
- Owners who want one contract covering design, fitting and paperwork
- Households with room for a hot water cylinder
What's included
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme application in England and Wales where eligible
- Removal of the old boiler or heaters
- System design, unit sizing and a written quote
- Outdoor unit, hot water cylinder and weather compensation controls
- Commissioning, handover and a walk-through of the controls
Installers working in Arundel plan the order of work so heating and hot water are off for as short a time as practical.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
In England the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air source heat pump (£9,000 if it replaces oil or LPG, from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027), and since 28 April 2026 a valid EPC is no longer needed. The grant is applied for by the MCS-certified installer and shown as a deduction on your Arundel quote.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK until 31 March 2027. In England most houses can have an air source heat pump under permitted development, provided the unit meets the MCS noise and siting standards; the old 1 m boundary limit was removed on 29 May 2025. We flag listed buildings, flats and sensitive conservation-area positions at survey.
Air source heat pump installation prices in Arundel
Guide prices for Arundel and the rest of West Sussex are shown below, installed and inc VAT. We publish ranges rather than a single figure because design details move the price, and the written quote after survey fixes it.
| Home | Typical size | Installed guide price | After £7,500 grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat or small terrace | 4–5 kW | £9,900–£13,000 | £2,400–£5,500 |
| 2–3 bedroom terrace or semi | 5–7 kW | £10,900–£14,050 | £3,400–£6,550 |
| 3 bedroom semi or small detached | 6–9 kW | £12,500–£16,100 | £5,000–£8,600 |
| 4 bedroom detached | 8–12 kW | £14,550–£18,700 | £7,050–£11,200 |
| 5+ bedroom or larger older house | 11–16 kW | £17,150–£23,400 | £9,650–£15,900 |
Installed, inc VAT: unit, cylinder, controls, minor pipework and commissioning.
Designing for Arundel's winters
Arundel sees roughly 7 hours 56 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 31 minutes in June. Milder southern winters suit heat pumps well, though the system is still sized for a cold snap rather than an average day.
From survey to switch-on in Arundel
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Arundel gives us the room-by-room heat loss.
- Your written quote sets out the design, the price and the grant position where you live.
- Installation is booked for dates that suit you; most homes take 2–4 days on site.
- After commissioning you get a handover of the controls and settings, plus the certificates.
Air source heat pump installation in Arundel: questions
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Arundel?
Often some, not all. Heat pumps run best at lower water temperatures, so rooms with small radiators may need larger ones. The survey of your Arundel home gives a room-by-room list.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Arundel?
A home survey in Arundel usually takes one to two hours. The surveyor measures every heated room, checks windows, walls and radiators, and looks at where the outdoor unit and cylinder can go.
How soon can you survey a home in Arundel?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in West Sussex. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
How long does an air source heat pump installation take?
A typical home installation takes 2–4 days on site. It takes longer if several radiators are being replaced, pipework is being upgraded or the cylinder is going in a new location. Your quote sets out the expected programme, including when you will be without heating and hot water. Timings are typical rather than fixed, because older homes sometimes reveal surprises once floorboards are lifted.
What grants can I get for a heat pump?
It depends on where you live. In England and Wales the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air-to-water heat pump, which the installer claims and deducts from your quote. In Scotland, Home Energy Scotland offers a grant of up to £7,500, with up to £1,500 more for eligible rural and island homes, but you need a written funding offer before work starts. Northern Ireland has no dedicated homeowner heat pump grant at present.