- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Postcode district
- M29
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about heat loss surveys in Tyldesley
Every property in Tyldesley 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 Tyldesley home to measure each room, window and wall before any heat pump is sized. Houses in Tyldesley 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.
- Self-builders and architects who need emitter and system sizes early
- 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
- Written results in your quote, or a stand-alone report if you order one
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
- Hot water cylinder sizing for your household
- Electrical supply and network operator notes
- Outdoor unit siting options and noise check
The survey in Tyldesley 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
Homes in Tyldesley can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which takes £7,500 off the cost of an air source heat pump when it replaces fossil-fuel or electric heating. Replacing oil or LPG heating qualifies for £9,000 for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, and air-to-air systems for £2,500. The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies for the grant and deducts it from the price.
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.
Heat loss survey costs around Tyldesley
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.
How long is the heating season in Tyldesley?
Tyldesley sees roughly 7 hours 28 minutes of daylight in December and 17 hours 02 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.
How installation works in Tyldesley
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Tyldesley 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 Tyldesley: questions
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Tyldesley 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 Tyldesley home.
Can you service a heat pump in Tyldesley that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Tyldesley, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How soon can you survey a home in Tyldesley?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Greater Manchester. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
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.
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.