- Area
- West Glamorgan
- Postcode district
- SA6
- Nation
- Wales
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat loss survey for Clydach homes
Most homes can run on a heat pump if the system is designed properly, and Clydach is no different. The key is matching the heat pump and radiators to the home's heat loss.
A surveyor visits your Clydach home to measure each room, window and wall before any heat pump is sized. Design outdoor temperatures for Clydach and the wider West Glamorgan 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.
- Homeowners planning insulation or building work who want to know the effect on heat demand
- Landlords comparing properties before deciding where to switch first
- Self-builders and architects who need emitter and system sizes early
What's included
- Room-by-room heat loss calculation using the MCS method
- Written results in your quote, or a stand-alone report if you order one
- Radiator schedule with any upgrades needed for each room
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
- Outdoor unit siting options and noise check
The survey in Clydach 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
In Wales 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; £2,500 for air-to-air). The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies to Ofgem for you, and the grant comes off your Clydach quote.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Wales has its own permitted development rules for air source heat pumps, so we check what applies to your property, including listed building and conservation-area constraints, at the survey.
Heat loss survey costs around Clydach
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in West Glamorgan, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Clydach 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 Clydach
On the shortest day Clydach gets about 7 hours 48 minutes of daylight, with the noon sun around 15° 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.
The steps for heat loss surveys in Clydach
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Clydach gives us the room-by-room heat loss.
- Your written quote sets out the design, the price and the grant position where you live.
- Installation is booked for dates that suit you; most homes take 2–4 days on site.
- After commissioning you get a handover of the controls and settings, plus the certificates.
Heat loss surveys in Clydach: questions
Can you service a heat pump in Clydach that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Clydach, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Clydach house?
Usually at the side or rear, on a level base with space around it for airflow and servicing, away from bedroom windows where possible. The surveyor checks positions at your Clydach home.
How soon can you survey a home in Clydach?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in West Glamorgan. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
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.
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.