- Area
- Highlands and Islands
- Postcode district
- IV1
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat loss survey in Inverness: what to expect
A heat pump suits most Inverness homes, but the details decide how efficiently it runs. Our survey looks at insulation, radiators and hot water use room by room.
Homeowners in Inverness thinking about insulation work can use the survey to see how it would change their heat pump size. For Inverness homes with extensions or loft conversions, each part of the house is assessed on its own construction.
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.
- Anyone getting a heat pump quote, as the first step
- Landlords comparing properties before deciding where to switch first
- 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
- Room-by-room heat loss calculation using the MCS method
- Electrical supply and network operator notes
- Hot water cylinder sizing for your household
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
Design outdoor temperatures for Inverness and the wider the Highlands and Islands come from local cold-weather data, not a national average.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Inverness can apply to Home Energy Scotland for a grant of up to £7,500 towards a heat pump, with up to £1,500 more for eligible rural and island homes, plus an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. You need a written funding offer before any work starts.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Scotland has its own permitted development rules for air source heat pumps and its own building standards, so we confirm what applies to your Inverness property at survey.
Heat loss survey prices in Inverness
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in the Highlands and Islands, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Inverness can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| Survey | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Home survey and heat loss calculation with an installation quote | Free |
| Stand-alone heat loss survey and report | £170–£450 |
Inc VAT. A stand-alone report is for homeowners who want the design without an installation quote.
How long is the heating season in Inverness?
Inverness has about 6 hours 35 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 18 hours 02 minutes in midsummer. Heat pumps are designed to keep working well below freezing, but the design temperature for the survey is set for local conditions, not an average day.
From survey to switch-on in Inverness
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Inverness; 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 Inverness: questions
Can you service a heat pump in Inverness that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Inverness, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Do you cover Dingwall as well as Inverness?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Dingwall, which is about 11 miles north-west of Inverness, and across the Highlands and Islands.
How soon can you survey a home in Inverness?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in the Highlands and Islands. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
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.