- Area
- Lanarkshire
- Postcode district
- ML2
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat loss survey in Wishaw: what to expect
A heat pump suits most Wishaw homes, but the details decide how efficiently it runs. Our survey looks at insulation, radiators and hot water use room by room.
Design outdoor temperatures for Wishaw and the wider Lanarkshire come from local cold-weather data, not a national average. Houses in Wishaw 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.
- Homes with an existing heat pump that seems undersized or expensive to run
- Homeowners planning insulation or building work who want to know the effect on heat demand
- Landlords comparing properties before deciding where to switch first
What's included
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
- Outdoor unit siting options and noise check
- Hot water cylinder sizing for your household
- Written results in your quote, or a stand-alone report if you order one
- Radiator schedule with any upgrades needed for each room
Homeowners in Wishaw 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 Scotland
In Scotland, heat pump funding comes through Home Energy Scotland rather than the Boiler Upgrade Scheme: a grant of up to £7,500 (up to £1,500 extra for eligible rural and island homes) and an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. For a Wishaw home, apply and receive the written offer before the installation date is fixed.
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 Wishaw property at survey.
Heat loss survey prices in Wishaw
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Lanarkshire, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Wishaw 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–£400 |
Inc VAT. A stand-alone report is for homeowners who want the design without an installation quote.
Winter daylight and heating in Wishaw
Wishaw has about 7 hours 00 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 34 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 Wishaw
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Wishaw 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 Wishaw: questions
How long does a heat pump survey take in Wishaw?
A home survey in Wishaw 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.
Can you service a heat pump in Wishaw that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Wishaw, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Wishaw 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 Wishaw home.
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.
What is a design flow temperature?
The design flow temperature is the temperature of the water sent to your radiators or underfloor heating on the coldest design day. Heat pumps are more efficient at lower flow temperatures, typically around 35–50°C. Choosing it is a balance: a lower figure improves efficiency but can mean larger radiators in some rooms, so the design shows both.