- Area
- Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
- Postcode district
- G66
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat loss survey for Kirkintilloch homes
Homes around Kirkintilloch range from older terraces to newer estates, and each needs a different design. That is why we survey before we quote.
Design outdoor temperatures for Kirkintilloch and the wider Glasgow and Dunbartonshire come from local cold-weather data, not a national average. Houses in Kirkintilloch built in different eras can need very different heat pump sizes, which is why each is calculated room by room.
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
- 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
- Electrical supply and network operator notes
- Hot water cylinder sizing for your household
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
- Room-by-room heat loss calculation using the MCS method
The survey in Kirkintilloch includes a check of where the outdoor unit could sit and how its sound would reach neighbours.
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 a Kirkintilloch 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 prices in Kirkintilloch
Here are typical prices for heat loss surveys in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, 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–£400 |
Inc VAT. A stand-alone report is for homeowners who want the design without an installation quote.
Designing for Kirkintilloch's winters
On the shortest day Kirkintilloch gets only about 6 hours 58 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.
What happens after you enquire in Kirkintilloch?
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Kirkintilloch; 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 Kirkintilloch: questions
Can you service a heat pump in Kirkintilloch that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Kirkintilloch, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
What size heat pump does a Kirkintilloch home need?
It depends on the heat loss, not the postcode. As a rough guide, a 3 bedroom semi often needs 6–9 kW, but the room-by-room survey sets the actual size for your Kirkintilloch home.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Kirkintilloch house?
Usually at the side or rear, on a level base with space around it for airflow and servicing, away from bedroom windows where possible. The surveyor checks positions at your Kirkintilloch home.
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.