- Area
- Mid Glamorgan
- Postcode district
- CF36
- Nation
- Wales
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about heat loss surveys in Porthcawl
A heat pump suits most Porthcawl 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 Porthcawl and the wider Mid Glamorgan come from local cold-weather data, not a national average. A surveyor visits your Porthcawl 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.
- Homes with an existing heat pump that seems undersized or expensive to run
- Landlords comparing properties before deciding where to switch first
- Anyone getting a heat pump quote, as the first step
What's included
- Written results in your quote, or a stand-alone report if you order one
- Room-by-room heat loss calculation using the MCS method
- Hot water cylinder sizing for your household
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
- Outdoor unit siting options and noise check
The survey in Porthcawl includes a check of where the outdoor unit could sit and how its sound would reach neighbours.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Wales
Homes in Porthcawl 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.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK, Wales included, until 31 March 2027. Planning rules for heat pumps in Wales are set by the Welsh Government and differ from England's, so the surveyor checks the unit position against them.
Heat loss survey costs around Porthcawl
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Mid Glamorgan, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Porthcawl 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 Porthcawl
Porthcawl sees roughly 7 hours 50 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 38 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 Porthcawl
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Porthcawl; 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 Porthcawl: questions
How soon can you survey a home in Porthcawl?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Mid Glamorgan. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
Do you cover Bridgend as well as Porthcawl?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Bridgend, which is about 6 miles east of Porthcawl, and across Mid Glamorgan.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Porthcawl?
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 Porthcawl 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.
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.