- Area
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode district
- PA34
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat loss survey in Oban: what to expect
Most homes can run on a heat pump if the system is designed properly, and Oban is no different. The key is matching the heat pump and radiators to the home's heat loss.
Homeowners in Oban thinking about insulation work can use the survey to see how it would change their heat pump size. Design outdoor temperatures for Oban and the wider Argyll and Bute come from local cold-weather data, not a national average.
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.
- Self-builders and architects who need emitter and system sizes early
- Anyone getting a heat pump quote, as the first step
- Landlords comparing properties before deciding where to switch first
What's included
- Hot water cylinder sizing for your household
- Outdoor unit siting options and noise check
- Electrical supply and network operator notes
- Radiator schedule with any upgrades needed for each room
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
A surveyor visits your Oban home to measure each room, window and wall before any heat pump is sized.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Oban 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 Oban property at survey.
Heat loss survey prices in Oban
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Argyll and Bute, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Oban can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| Survey | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Home survey and heat loss calculation with an installation quote | Free |
| Stand-alone heat loss survey and report | £160–£430 |
Inc VAT. A stand-alone report is for homeowners who want the design without an installation quote.
Short winter days in Oban and what they mean
Oban has about 6 hours 51 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 44 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.
How installation works in Oban
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Oban; 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.
Oban is in an area we cover by arrangement, so survey dates and any travel costs are confirmed individually in your quote.
Heat loss surveys in Oban: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Oban?
A home survey in Oban 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.
Can you service a heat pump in Oban that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Oban, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How long does installation take in Oban?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for an Oban 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.
What is a design flow temperature?
The design flow temperature is the temperature of the water sent to your radiators or underfloor heating on the coldest design day. Heat pumps are more efficient at lower flow temperatures, typically around 35–50°C. Choosing it is a balance: a lower figure improves efficiency but can mean larger radiators in some rooms, so the design shows both.