Heating upgrades and heat pumps · South East
Heating upgrades and heat pumps in Adur
Social landlords in Adur can use us to replace heating systems with minimum disruption to residents.
Social landlords in Adur can appoint us for heating upgrades and heat pumps, from a single home to a programme. Adur District Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.
Adur at a glance
- Council
- Adur District Council
- Region
- South East
- County
- West Sussex
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 64,187 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.10 (VOA 2026)
Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.
Who owns the social homes in Adur?
Adur District Council still owns council homes in Adur and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Adur?
- Boiler and full system replacements
- Air source heat pumps, cylinders and controls
- Radiator and emitter upgrades sized to the design
- Heating controls and smart thermostats
- Removal of redundant appliances and flues
How do we deliver it?
Every heating job starts with confirming in writing who will do the work and what registration or certification they hold, and that paperwork goes into your handover pack.
Which rules apply in Adur?
Replacement windows, heating systems and some electrical work are controlled under the Building Regulations. In higher-risk buildings (18 metres or 7 storeys and above, with two or more homes), building work needs Building Safety Regulator approval before it starts unless it is exempt.
Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about heating upgrades and heat pumps
What do heating upgrades and heat pumps cost in Adur?
Our guide range for an air source heat pump in Adur is £11,000–£15,400 per home. That is the UK range of £10,000–£14,000 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.10 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.05–1.15); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.
Questions about heating upgrades and heat pumps in Adur
Does Adur District Council still own council homes?
Adur District Council still owns council homes in Adur and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
Which housing standard applies in Adur?
Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.
Do you also work near Adur?
Yes. We take on heating upgrades and heat pumps across the South East, including Worthing, Brighton and Hove, Horsham and Arun, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in Adur
- Whole-house retrofit
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Fire stopping and compartmentation
- Fire door installation and remediation
- Communal area refurbishment
- Housing disrepair works
- Window and door replacement
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- External wall insulation
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Aids and adaptations
- Roofing and rainwater goods