- Area
- Aberdeenshire and Moray
- Postcode district
- AB42
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat loss survey in Peterhead: what to expect
Most homes can run on a heat pump if the system is designed properly, and Peterhead is no different. The key is matching the heat pump and radiators to the home's heat loss.
A surveyor visits your Peterhead home to measure each room, window and wall before any heat pump is sized. For Peterhead homes with extensions or loft conversions, each part of the house is assessed on its own construction.
Every heat pump we quote starts with a room-by-room heat loss survey, free with installation enquiries and also available as a stand-alone report.
- Homeowners planning insulation or building work who want to know the effect on heat demand
- Landlords comparing properties before deciding where to switch first
- Anyone getting a heat pump quote, as the first step
What's included
- Written results in your quote, or a stand-alone report if you order one
- Radiator schedule with any upgrades needed for each room
- Hot water cylinder sizing for your household
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
- Outdoor unit siting options and noise check
Houses in Peterhead built in different eras can need very different heat pump sizes, which is why each is calculated room by room.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Peterhead can apply to Home Energy Scotland for a grant of up to £7,500 towards a heat pump, with up to £1,500 more for eligible rural and island homes, plus an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. You need a written funding offer before any work starts.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK, Scotland included, until 31 March 2027. Scottish permitted development rules and building standards apply, and the surveyor checks the unit position and any listed or conservation-area constraints.
Guide prices for heat loss surveys in Peterhead
These are guide prices for Aberdeenshire and Moray, installed and including VAT. Your final price is fixed in a written quote after the survey and depends on the heat loss of the house, the radiators that need changing and where the unit goes.
| Survey | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Home survey and heat loss calculation with an installation quote | Free |
| Stand-alone heat loss survey and report | £150–£410 |
Inc VAT. A stand-alone report is for homeowners who want the design without an installation quote.
Winter daylight and heating in Peterhead
Peterhead has about 6 hours 35 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 18 hours 02 minutes in midsummer. Heat pumps are designed to keep working well below freezing, but the design temperature for the survey is set for local conditions, not an average day.
From survey to switch-on in Peterhead
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Peterhead 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.
Heat loss surveys in Peterhead: questions
What size heat pump does a Peterhead home need?
It depends on the heat loss, not the postcode. As a rough guide, a 3 bedroom semi often needs 6–9 kW, but the room-by-room survey sets the actual size for your Peterhead home.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Peterhead house?
Usually at the side or rear, on a level base with space around it for airflow and servicing, away from bedroom windows where possible. The surveyor checks positions at your Peterhead home.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Peterhead?
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 Peterhead home gives a room-by-room list.
How long does a heat loss survey take?
A typical survey takes 1–3 hours on site, depending on the size and complexity of the home. Larger or older houses with mixed construction, extensions or many rooms take longer. The calculations and design are completed afterwards, and the results are included in your quote or stand-alone report.
Why can't you size the heat pump from my boiler?
Boilers are often much larger than a home's real heat loss, because they are sized for fast hot water and quick warm-ups. Matching a heat pump to the boiler's output usually means an oversized unit that costs more and switches on and off too often. A room-by-room calculation finds the actual heat demand, which is what the heat pump needs to meet.