- Area
- Aberdeenshire and Moray
- Postcode district
- AB39
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat loss survey for Stonehaven homes
In Stonehaven, as anywhere in the UK, the heat pumps that perform well are the ones designed around low flow temperatures and sized from a proper heat loss calculation.
A surveyor visits your Stonehaven home to measure each room, window and wall before any heat pump is sized. For Stonehaven 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.
- Landlords comparing properties before deciding where to switch first
- Anyone getting a heat pump quote, as the first step
- Homeowners planning insulation or building work who want to know the effect on heat demand
What's included
- Radiator schedule with any upgrades needed for each room
- Written results in your quote, or a stand-alone report if you order one
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
- Hot water cylinder sizing for your household
- Electrical supply and network operator notes
Design outdoor temperatures for Stonehaven and the wider Aberdeenshire and Moray come from local cold-weather data, not a national average.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Stonehaven 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.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Scotland has its own permitted development rules for air source heat pumps and its own building standards, so we confirm what applies to your Stonehaven property at survey.
What to budget for heat loss surveys in Stonehaven
Here are typical prices for heat loss surveys in Aberdeenshire and Moray, installed and including VAT. Use the guide price tool for a figure based on your home, then a survey confirms it in writing.
| 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.
Designing for Stonehaven's winters
Stonehaven has about 6 hours 43 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 53 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.
The steps for heat loss surveys in Stonehaven
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Stonehaven; the surveyor measures rooms, windows and radiators and looks at cylinder space.
- The design and quote arrive in writing, including radiator changes and the outdoor unit position.
- On installation days the old system is removed and the new one fitted and filled.
- We commission the heat pump, show you the controls and register the installation.
Heat loss surveys in Stonehaven: questions
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Stonehaven 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 Stonehaven home.
How soon can you survey a home in Stonehaven?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Aberdeenshire and Moray. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
How long does installation take in Stonehaven?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Stonehaven home states the expected time.
Is the heat loss survey free?
Yes, for installation enquiries the home survey and heat loss calculation are free, and the results form the basis of your written quote. If you only want the calculation and report, for example for building plans or comparing quotes, a stand-alone heat loss survey has a guide price of £150–£400, including VAT. We confirm which applies when you book.
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.