- Area
- West Sussex
- Postcode district
- RH15
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat loss survey for Burgess Hill homes
A heat pump suits most Burgess Hill homes, but the details decide how efficiently it runs. Our survey looks at insulation, radiators and hot water use room by room.
The survey in Burgess Hill includes a check of where the outdoor unit could sit and how its sound would reach neighbours. A surveyor visits your Burgess Hill home to measure each room, window and wall before any heat pump is sized.
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
- Homeowners planning insulation or building work who want to know the effect on heat demand
- Homes with an existing heat pump that seems undersized or expensive to run
What's included
- Outdoor unit siting options and noise check
- Electrical supply and network operator notes
- Recommended heat pump size and design flow temperature
- Radiator schedule with any upgrades needed for each room
- Written results in your quote, or a stand-alone report if you order one
Design outdoor temperatures for Burgess Hill and the wider West Sussex come from local cold-weather data, not a national average.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Burgess Hill can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which takes £7,500 off the cost of an air source heat pump when it replaces fossil-fuel or electric heating. Replacing oil or LPG heating qualifies for £9,000 for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, and air-to-air systems for £2,500. The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies for the grant and deducts it from the price.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Since 29 May 2025, permitted development in England allows up to two air source heat pumps on a house, each up to 1.5 m³, with no blanket 1 m boundary rule — the installation must still meet the MCS planning standards, including the noise check. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation-area positions need extra consent, which we check at survey.
Heat loss survey costs around Burgess Hill
Guide prices for Burgess Hill and the rest of West Sussex are shown below, installed and inc VAT. We publish ranges rather than a single figure because design details move the price, and the written quote after survey fixes it.
| Survey | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Home survey and heat loss calculation with an installation quote | Free |
| Stand-alone heat loss survey and report | £160–£420 |
Inc VAT. A stand-alone report is for homeowners who want the design without an installation quote.
Winter daylight and heating in Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill sees roughly 7 hours 55 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 32 minutes in June. Milder southern winters suit heat pumps well, though the system is still sized for a cold snap rather than an average day.
From survey to switch-on in Burgess Hill
- Tell us about your home: postcode, property type and current heating.
- We book a survey in Burgess Hill; 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 Burgess Hill: questions
How long does installation take in Burgess Hill?
Most installations take 2–4 days on site. Jobs with several radiator changes or new pipework take longer, and your quote for a Burgess Hill home states the expected time.
How soon can you survey a home in Burgess Hill?
Survey dates depend on how busy installers are in West Sussex. We offer the next available dates when you enquire and confirm them in writing.
How long does a heat pump survey take in Burgess Hill?
A home survey in Burgess Hill 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.
What is a design flow temperature?
The design flow temperature is the temperature of the water sent to your radiators or underfloor heating on the coldest design day. Heat pumps are more efficient at lower flow temperatures, typically around 35–50°C. Choosing it is a balance: a lower figure improves efficiency but can mean larger radiators in some rooms, so the design shows both.
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.