- Area
- Kent
- Postcode district
- CT14
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about heat loss surveys in Deal
The question for a Deal 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 Deal and the wider Kent come from local cold-weather data, not a national average. A surveyor visits your Deal 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.
- Landlords comparing properties before deciding where to switch first
- Anyone getting a heat pump quote, as the first step
- Self-builders and architects who need emitter and system sizes early
What's included
- Hot water cylinder sizing for your household
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
- Written results in your quote, or a stand-alone report if you order one
- Electrical supply and network operator notes
- Radiator schedule with any upgrades needed for each room
For Deal homes with extensions or loft conversions, each part of the house is assessed on its own construction.
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 Deal quote.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK until 31 March 2027. In England most houses can have an air source heat pump under permitted development, provided the unit meets the MCS noise and siting standards; the old 1 m boundary limit was removed on 29 May 2025. We flag listed buildings, flats and sensitive conservation-area positions at survey.
What to budget for heat loss surveys in Deal
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Kent, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Deal 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 | £150–£410 |
Inc VAT. A stand-alone report is for homeowners who want the design without an installation quote.
Short winter days in Deal and what they mean
Deal sees roughly 7 hours 52 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 35 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.
From survey to switch-on in Deal
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Deal 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 Deal: questions
Can you service a heat pump in Deal that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Deal, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Do you cover Sandwich as well as Deal?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Sandwich, which is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, and across Kent.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Deal?
A home survey in Deal 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.
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.
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.