- Area
- Gwent
- Postcode district
- NP23
- Nation
- Wales
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about heat loss surveys in Ebbw Vale
The question for an Ebbw Vale home is rarely whether a heat pump can work, but what needs to change to make it work well: radiator sizes, pipework, controls and where the unit goes.
Design outdoor temperatures for Ebbw Vale and the wider Gwent come from local cold-weather data, not a national average. A surveyor visits your Ebbw Vale 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.
- Self-builders and architects who need emitter and system sizes early
- Landlords comparing properties before deciding where to switch first
- Anyone getting a heat pump quote, as the first step
What's included
- Radiator schedule with any upgrades needed for each room
- Outdoor unit siting options and noise check
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
- Electrical supply and network operator notes
- Written results in your quote, or a stand-alone report if you order one
Homeowners in Ebbw Vale 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 Wales
Homes in Ebbw Vale can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which applies in Wales as well as England: £7,500 towards an air source heat pump, or £9,000 when it replaces oil or LPG heating for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies and deducts the grant.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Wales has its own permitted development rules for air source heat pumps, so we check what applies to your property, including listed building and conservation-area constraints, at the survey.
Heat loss survey costs around Ebbw Vale
These are guide prices for Gwent, 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.
Designing for Ebbw Vale's winters
Ebbw Vale has about 7 hours 47 minutes of daylight at midwinter and 16 hours 41 minutes at midsummer. That swing matters if you pair a heat pump with solar panels: summer generation can cover much of the hot water, winter generation far less.
The steps for heat loss surveys in Ebbw Vale
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Ebbw Vale; 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 Ebbw Vale: questions
Do you cover Tredegar as well as Ebbw Vale?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Tredegar, which is about 2 miles west of Ebbw Vale, and across Gwent.
How long does installation take in Ebbw Vale?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for an Ebbw Vale home states the expected time.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Ebbw Vale?
Often some, not all. Heat pumps run best at lower water temperatures, so rooms with small radiators may need larger ones. The survey of your Ebbw Vale home gives a room-by-room list.
Is the heat loss survey free?
Yes, for installation enquiries the home survey and heat loss calculation are free, and the results form the basis of your written quote. If you only want the calculation and report, for example for building plans or comparing quotes, a stand-alone heat loss survey has a guide price of £150–£400, including VAT. We confirm which applies when you book.
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.