- Area
- Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
- Postcode district
- PA14
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Before you book: heat loss surveys in Port Glasgow
The question for a Port Glasgow 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.
The survey in Port Glasgow includes a check of where the outdoor unit could sit and how its sound would reach neighbours. Design outdoor temperatures for Port Glasgow and the wider Renfrewshire and Inverclyde come from local cold-weather data, not a national average.
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
- Homeowners planning insulation or building work who want to know the effect on heat demand
What's included
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
- Room-by-room heat loss calculation using the MCS method
- Hot water cylinder sizing for your household
- Radiator schedule with any upgrades needed for each room
- Outdoor unit siting options and noise check
Houses in Port Glasgow built in different eras can need very different heat pump sizes, which is why each is calculated room by room.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Port Glasgow 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 Port Glasgow property at survey.
Heat loss survey prices in Port Glasgow
Here are typical prices for heat loss surveys in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, installed and including VAT. Use the guide price tool for a figure based on your home, then a survey confirms it in writing.
| 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.
Designing for Port Glasgow's winters
Port Glasgow has about 6 hours 58 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 36 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.
What happens after you enquire in Port Glasgow?
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Port Glasgow 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 Port Glasgow: questions
How soon can you survey a home in Port Glasgow?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
How long does installation take in Port Glasgow?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Port Glasgow home states the expected time.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Port Glasgow?
A home survey in Port Glasgow 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.
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.
Why can't you size the heat pump from my boiler?
Boilers are often much larger than a home's real heat loss, because they are sized for fast hot water and quick warm-ups. Matching a heat pump to the boiler's output usually means an oversized unit that costs more and switches on and off too often. A room-by-room calculation finds the actual heat demand, which is what the heat pump needs to meet.