- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Postcode district
- M24
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about heat loss surveys in Middleton
A heat pump suits most Middleton homes, but the details decide how efficiently it runs. Our survey looks at insulation, radiators and hot water use room by room.
For Middleton homes with extensions or loft conversions, each part of the house is assessed on its own construction. A surveyor visits your Middleton 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.
- Homeowners planning insulation or building work who want to know the effect on heat demand
- Homes with an existing heat pump that seems undersized or expensive to run
- Self-builders and architects who need emitter and system sizes early
What's included
- Outdoor unit siting options and noise check
- Written results in your quote, or a stand-alone report if you order one
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
- Electrical supply and network operator notes
- Room-by-room heat loss calculation using the MCS method
The survey in Middleton includes a check of where the outdoor unit could sit and how its sound would reach neighbours.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
In England the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air source heat pump (£9,000 if it replaces oil or LPG, from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027), and since 28 April 2026 a valid EPC is no longer needed. The grant is applied for by the MCS-certified installer and shown as a deduction on your Middleton quote.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Since 29 May 2025, permitted development in England allows up to two air source heat pumps on a house, each up to 1.5 m³, with no blanket 1 m boundary rule — the installation must still meet the MCS planning standards, including the noise check. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation-area positions need extra consent, which we check at survey.
What to budget for heat loss surveys in Middleton
Guide prices for Middleton and the rest of Greater Manchester 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.
How long is the heating season in Middleton?
Middleton sees roughly 7 hours 27 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 03 minutes in June. With a longer heating season than the south, the gains from low flow temperatures and good controls add up over the year.
From survey to switch-on in Middleton
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Middleton; 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 Middleton: questions
Do you cover Heywood as well as Middleton?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Heywood, which is about 3 miles north of Middleton, and across Greater Manchester.
Can you service a heat pump in Middleton that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Middleton, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Middleton?
A home survey in Middleton 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.
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.
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.