- Area
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode district
- TD9
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat loss survey in Hawick: what to expect
Most homes can run on a heat pump if the system is designed properly, and Hawick is no different. The key is matching the heat pump and radiators to the home's heat loss.
The survey in Hawick includes a check of where the outdoor unit could sit and how its sound would reach neighbours. For Hawick 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.
- Homes with an existing heat pump that seems undersized or expensive to run
- Self-builders and architects who need emitter and system sizes early
- Anyone getting a heat pump quote, as the first step
What's included
- Electrical supply and network operator notes
- Outdoor unit siting options and noise check
- Radiator schedule with any upgrades needed for each room
- Room-by-room heat loss calculation using the MCS method
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
A surveyor visits your Hawick 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 Hawick home, apply and receive the written offer before the installation date is fixed.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK, Scotland included, until 31 March 2027. Scottish permitted development rules and building standards apply, and the surveyor checks the unit position and any listed or conservation-area constraints.
Heat loss survey prices in Hawick
These are guide prices for the Scottish Borders, installed and including VAT. Your final price is fixed in a written quote after the survey and depends on the heat loss of the house, the radiators that need changing and where the unit goes.
| 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.
How long is the heating season in Hawick?
On the shortest day Hawick gets only about 7 hours 04 minutes of daylight, with the sun around 11° 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 Hawick
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Hawick 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 Hawick: questions
Do you cover Selkirk as well as Hawick?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Selkirk, which is about 9 miles north of Hawick, and across the Scottish Borders.
How long does installation take in Hawick?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Hawick home states the expected time.
What size heat pump does a Hawick 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 Hawick 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.
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.