- Area
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode district
- PH16
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
What to know about heat loss surveys in Pitlochry
A heat pump suits most Pitlochry 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 Pitlochry and the wider Perth and Kinross come from local cold-weather data, not a national average. For Pitlochry 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.
- Self-builders and architects who need emitter and system sizes early
- Landlords comparing properties before deciding where to switch first
- Anyone getting a heat pump quote, as the first step
What's included
- Radiator schedule with any upgrades needed for each room
- Outdoor unit siting options and noise check
- Hot water cylinder sizing for your household
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
- Electrical supply and network operator notes
A surveyor visits your Pitlochry home to measure each room, window and wall before any heat pump is sized.
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 Pitlochry 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 Pitlochry property at survey.
Guide prices for heat loss surveys in Pitlochry
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Perth and Kinross, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Pitlochry 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.
How long is the heating season in Pitlochry?
On the shortest day Pitlochry gets only about 6 hours 47 minutes of daylight, with the sun around 10° up at noon. Long Scottish winters mean the heat pump runs for much of the year, so careful sizing, good controls and correctly sized radiators make a real difference.
From survey to switch-on in Pitlochry
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Pitlochry; 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 Pitlochry: questions
What size heat pump does a Pitlochry home need?
It depends on the heat loss, not the postcode. As a rough guide, a 3 bedroom semi often needs 6–9 kW, but the room-by-room survey sets the actual size for your Pitlochry home.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Pitlochry?
A home survey in Pitlochry 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.
Do you cover Aberfeldy as well as Pitlochry?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Aberfeldy, which is about 8 miles south-west of Pitlochry, and across Perth and Kinross.
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.
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.