- Area
- Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
- Postcode district
- G83
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat loss survey for Alexandria homes
In Alexandria, as anywhere in the UK, the heat pumps that perform well are the ones designed around low flow temperatures and sized from a proper heat loss calculation.
The survey in Alexandria includes a check of where the outdoor unit could sit and how its sound would reach neighbours. Design outdoor temperatures for Alexandria and the wider Glasgow and Dunbartonshire 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.
- Anyone getting a heat pump quote, as the first step
- Homes with an existing heat pump that seems undersized or expensive to run
- Landlords comparing properties before deciding where to switch first
What's included
- Written results in your quote, or a stand-alone report if you order one
- Hot water cylinder sizing for your household
- Room-by-room heat loss calculation using the MCS method
- Electrical supply and network operator notes
- Radiator schedule with any upgrades needed for each room
Homeowners in Alexandria thinking about insulation work can use the survey to see how it would change their heat pump size.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
In Scotland, heat pump funding comes through Home Energy Scotland rather than the Boiler Upgrade Scheme: a grant of up to £7,500 (up to £1,500 extra for eligible rural and island homes) and an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. For an Alexandria home, apply and receive the written offer before the installation date is fixed.
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.
Heat loss survey costs around Alexandria
These are guide prices for Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, installed and including VAT. Your final price is fixed in a written quote after the survey and depends on the heat loss of the house, the radiators that need changing and where the unit goes.
| 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.
Winter daylight and heating in Alexandria
Alexandria has about 6 hours 57 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 37 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.
The steps for heat loss surveys in Alexandria
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Alexandria 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 Alexandria: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Alexandria?
A home survey in Alexandria 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 Alexandria that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Alexandria, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How long does installation take in Alexandria?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for an Alexandria home states the expected time.
How long does a heat loss survey take?
A typical survey takes 1–3 hours on site, depending on the size and complexity of the home. Larger or older houses with mixed construction, extensions or many rooms take longer. The calculations and design are completed afterwards, and the results are included in your quote or stand-alone report.
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.