- Area
- Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire
- Postcode district
- FK3
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about heat loss surveys in Grangemouth
Every property in Grangemouth 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.
The survey in Grangemouth includes a check of where the outdoor unit could sit and how its sound would reach neighbours. A surveyor visits your Grangemouth 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
- 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
- Hot water cylinder sizing for your household
- Written results in your quote, or a stand-alone report if you order one
- Outdoor unit siting options and noise check
- Electrical supply and network operator notes
- Radiator schedule with any upgrades needed for each room
Design outdoor temperatures for Grangemouth and the wider Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire 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 Grangemouth 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.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK, Scotland included, until 31 March 2027. Scottish permitted development rules and building standards apply, and the surveyor checks the unit position and any listed or conservation-area constraints.
Guide prices for heat loss surveys in Grangemouth
Guide prices for Grangemouth and the rest of Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire 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–£400 |
Inc VAT. A stand-alone report is for homeowners who want the design without an installation quote.
Designing for Grangemouth's winters
On the shortest day Grangemouth gets only about 6 hours 57 minutes of daylight, with the sun around 11° up at noon. Long Scottish winters mean the heat pump runs for much of the year, so careful sizing, good controls and correctly sized radiators make a real difference.
The steps for heat loss surveys in Grangemouth
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Grangemouth; 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 Grangemouth: questions
Do you cover Falkirk as well as Grangemouth?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Falkirk, which is about 3 miles west of Grangemouth, and across Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire.
Can you service a heat pump in Grangemouth that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Grangemouth, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Grangemouth?
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 Grangemouth 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.
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.