- Area
- County Antrim
- Postcode district
- BT27
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about heat loss surveys in Lisburn
A heat pump suits most Lisburn homes, but the details decide how efficiently it runs. Our survey looks at insulation, radiators and hot water use room by room.
For Lisburn homes with extensions or loft conversions, each part of the house is assessed on its own construction. A surveyor visits your Lisburn home to measure each room, window and wall before any heat pump is sized.
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
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
- Hot water cylinder sizing for your household
- Electrical supply and network operator notes
- Room-by-room heat loss calculation using the MCS method
- Written results in your quote, or a stand-alone report if you order one
Design outdoor temperatures for Lisburn and the wider County Antrim come from local cold-weather data, not a national average.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland does not have a dedicated heat pump grant for homeowners at present, and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply here. Heat pumps have sometimes been funded through the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme, so it is worth checking what is open when you enquire about a home in Lisburn.
Installing heat pumps has been zero-rated for VAT in Northern Ireland since 1 May 2023, in line with the rest of the UK, until 31 March 2027. Northern Ireland has its own permitted development rules and building regulations, and we confirm what applies to your Lisburn property at survey.
Guide prices for heat loss surveys in Lisburn
Here are typical prices for heat loss surveys in County Antrim, 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–£390 |
Inc VAT. A stand-alone report is for homeowners who want the design without an installation quote.
Short winter days in Lisburn and what they mean
On the shortest day Lisburn gets only about 7 hours 16 minutes of daylight and the noon sun sits around 12° above the horizon. Northern winters tend to be longer, so a well-designed, efficient system matters more here because it runs for more of the year.
How installation works in Lisburn
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Lisburn; 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 Lisburn: questions
How soon can you survey a home in Lisburn?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in County Antrim. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
Can you service a heat pump in Lisburn that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Lisburn, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How long does installation take in Lisburn?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Lisburn home states the expected time.
Can I use the heat loss report to get other quotes?
Yes. A stand-alone heat loss report is yours to use, including sharing it with other installers so their quotes are based on the same figures. Comparing quotes like for like makes it easier to see differences in equipment, radiator upgrades and workmanship terms. The report states the assumptions used wherever construction could not be confirmed.
Will the survey check noise from the outdoor unit?
Yes. The surveyor identifies possible positions for the outdoor unit and carries out the MCS noise assessment, which estimates the sound level at the nearest neighbouring window from the unit's sound power level, distance and any barriers. In England, meeting the MCS planning standards is one of the conditions for permitted development. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own rules, which we check.