- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Postcode district
- OL3
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Before you book: heat loss surveys in Saddleworth
Every property in Saddleworth 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.
A surveyor visits your Saddleworth home to measure each room, window and wall before any heat pump is sized. Houses in Saddleworth 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.
- Homeowners planning insulation or building work who want to know the effect on heat demand
- Self-builders and architects who need emitter and system sizes early
- Landlords comparing properties before deciding where to switch first
What's included
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
- Hot water cylinder sizing for your household
- Electrical supply and network operator notes
- Radiator schedule with any upgrades needed for each room
- Written results in your quote, or a stand-alone report if you order one
Homeowners in Saddleworth 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 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 Saddleworth 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.
Guide prices for heat loss surveys in Saddleworth
Here are typical prices for heat loss surveys in Greater Manchester, 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–£390 |
Inc VAT. A stand-alone report is for homeowners who want the design without an installation quote.
Designing for Saddleworth's winters
On the shortest day Saddleworth gets only about 7 hours 27 minutes of daylight and the noon sun sits around 13° 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.
What happens after you enquire in Saddleworth?
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Saddleworth home, measures every room and checks where the outdoor unit can go.
- You receive a heat loss design and a fixed written quote, with any grant shown where it applies.
- Installers fit the unit, cylinder and any radiator changes, typically over 2–4 days on site.
- The system is commissioned, set up with weather compensation and handed over with the paperwork.
Heat loss surveys in Saddleworth: questions
Do you cover Oldham as well as Saddleworth?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Oldham, which is about 5 miles west of Saddleworth, and across Greater Manchester.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Saddleworth?
A home survey in Saddleworth 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.
What size heat pump does a Saddleworth 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 Saddleworth home.
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.
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.