- Area
- Staffordshire
- Postcode district
- ST4
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat loss survey for Stoke-on-Trent homes
In Stoke-on-Trent, as anywhere in the UK, the heat pumps that perform well are the ones designed around low flow temperatures and sized from a proper heat loss calculation.
For Stoke-on-Trent homes with extensions or loft conversions, each part of the house is assessed on its own construction. Design outdoor temperatures for Stoke-on-Trent and the wider Staffordshire 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.
- Anyone getting a heat pump quote, as the first step
- Landlords comparing properties before deciding where to switch first
- Self-builders and architects who need emitter and system sizes early
What's included
- Hot water cylinder sizing for your household
- Written results in your quote, or a stand-alone report if you order one
- Outdoor unit siting options and noise check
- Room-by-room heat loss calculation using the MCS method
- Electrical supply and network operator notes
Homeowners in Stoke-on-Trent 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 England
In England the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air source heat pump (£9,000 if it replaces oil or LPG, from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027), and since 28 April 2026 a valid EPC is no longer needed. The grant is applied for by the MCS-certified installer and shown as a deduction on your Stoke-on-Trent quote.
There is no VAT on installing a heat pump anywhere in the UK until 31 March 2027. In England most houses can have an air source heat pump under permitted development, provided the unit meets the MCS noise and siting standards; the old 1 m boundary limit was removed on 29 May 2025. We flag listed buildings, flats and sensitive conservation-area positions at survey.
Heat loss survey costs around Stoke-on-Trent
These are guide prices for Staffordshire, 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–£400 |
Inc VAT. A stand-alone report is for homeowners who want the design without an installation quote.
Short winter days in Stoke-on-Trent and what they mean
On the shortest day Stoke-on-Trent gets about 7 hours 34 minutes of daylight, with the noon sun around 14° up. The heating season runs from autumn into spring, so a heat pump that is sized correctly and set up with weather compensation does most of its work in steady, cool conditions.
How installation works in Stoke-on-Trent
- Send your postcode and a few details, or use the guide price tool.
- A surveyor visits your Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent: questions
What size heat pump does a Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent home.
How long does installation take in Stoke-on-Trent?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Stoke-on-Trent home states the expected time.
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Stoke-on-Trent?
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 Stoke-on-Trent home gives a room-by-room list.
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.
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.