- Area
- County Armagh
- Postcode district
- BT64
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about heat loss surveys in Craigavon
Homes around Craigavon range from older terraces to newer estates, and each needs a different design. That is why we survey before we quote.
Homeowners in Craigavon thinking about insulation work can use the survey to see how it would change their heat pump size. A surveyor visits your Craigavon 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.
- 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
- Self-builders and architects who need emitter and system sizes early
What's included
- Outdoor unit siting options and noise check
- 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
- Hot water cylinder sizing for your household
Houses in Craigavon 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 Northern Ireland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers England and Wales only, and there is currently no dedicated heat pump grant for homeowners in Northern Ireland. Our quote for a Craigavon home is therefore shown without a grant deduction; if support becomes available we will tell you how it applies.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump in Northern Ireland until 31 March 2027, the same as in Great Britain. Planning and building control here follow Northern Ireland's own rules, so the survey checks the unit position against them.
Heat loss survey costs around Craigavon
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in County Armagh, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Craigavon 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 | £150–£390 |
Inc VAT. A stand-alone report is for homeowners who want the design without an installation quote.
Short winter days in Craigavon and what they mean
On the shortest day Craigavon gets only about 7 hours 17 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.
From survey to switch-on in Craigavon
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Craigavon home, measures every room and checks where the outdoor unit can go.
- You receive a heat loss design and a fixed written quote, with any grant shown where it applies.
- Installers fit the unit, cylinder and any radiator changes, typically over 2–4 days on site.
- The system is commissioned, set up with weather compensation and handed over with the paperwork.
Heat loss surveys in Craigavon: questions
Do you cover Lurgan as well as Craigavon?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Lurgan, which is about 2 miles east of Craigavon, and across County Armagh.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Craigavon?
A home survey in Craigavon 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.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Craigavon?
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 Craigavon home gives a room-by-room list.
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.
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.