- Area
- Hampshire
- Postcode district
- GU14
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat loss survey in Farnborough: what to expect
Homes around Farnborough range from older terraces to newer estates, and each needs a different design. That is why we survey before we quote.
Houses in Farnborough built in different eras can need very different heat pump sizes, which is why each is calculated room by room. Homeowners in Farnborough thinking about insulation work can use the survey to see how it would change their heat pump size.
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
- Homeowners planning insulation or building work who want to know the effect on heat demand
What's included
- Outdoor unit siting options and noise check
- Hot water cylinder sizing for your household
- Electrical supply and network operator notes
- Written results in your quote, or a stand-alone report if you order one
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
Design outdoor temperatures for Farnborough and the wider Hampshire come from local cold-weather data, not a national average.
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 Farnborough 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 Farnborough
Here are typical prices for heat loss surveys in Hampshire, 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–£410 |
Inc VAT. A stand-alone report is for homeowners who want the design without an installation quote.
Designing for Farnborough's winters
Farnborough sees roughly 7 hours 52 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 36 minutes in June. Milder southern winters suit heat pumps well, though the system is still sized for a cold snap rather than an average day.
How installation works in Farnborough
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Farnborough 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 Farnborough: questions
Do you cover Aldershot as well as Farnborough?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Aldershot, which is about 3 miles south of Farnborough, and across Hampshire.
Can you service a heat pump in Farnborough that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Farnborough, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
How long does installation take in Farnborough?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Farnborough home states the expected time.
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.
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.