- Area
- County Armagh
- Postcode district
- BT66
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat loss survey in Lurgan: what to expect
Every property in Lurgan is different, so the design starts from measurements rather than a rule of thumb. That keeps the system the right size and the running costs predictable.
For Lurgan homes with extensions or loft conversions, each part of the house is assessed on its own construction. A surveyor visits your Lurgan 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.
- Homes with an existing heat pump that seems undersized or expensive to run
- Self-builders and architects who need emitter and system sizes early
- Homeowners planning insulation or building work who want to know the effect on heat demand
What's included
- Electrical supply and network operator notes
- Written results in your quote, or a stand-alone report if you order one
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
- Outdoor unit siting options and noise check
- Radiator schedule with any upgrades needed for each room
Houses in Lurgan 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 Lurgan home is therefore shown without a grant deduction; if support becomes available we will tell you how it applies.
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 Lurgan property at survey.
What to budget for heat loss surveys in Lurgan
Guide prices for Lurgan and the rest of County Armagh are shown below, installed and inc VAT. We publish ranges rather than a single figure because design details move the price, and the written quote after survey fixes it.
| 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.
Designing for Lurgan's winters
On the shortest day Lurgan 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 Lurgan
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Lurgan 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 Lurgan: questions
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Lurgan?
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 Lurgan home gives a room-by-room list.
Do you cover Craigavon as well as Lurgan?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Craigavon, which is about 2 miles west of Lurgan, and across County Armagh.
How soon can you survey a home in Lurgan?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in County Armagh. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
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.
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.