Heat load surveys and system design in Ellon
Wind and salt air in the north of Scotland mean outdoor unit placement and protection need extra thought. No two rooms in Ellon gain or lose heat in quite the same way, which is exactly why rooms are measured before sizing.
For self-builds and extensions in Ellon, a standalone design pack can go straight to your builder. Ellon sits around 15 miles from Aberdeen, inside our Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire area. Coverage includes AB41.
Prices in Ellon
Heat load surveys and system design in Ellon typically come in at £350–£1,095 for a standalone design pack including VAT, based on Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland rates. Labour rates in the Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland keep this slightly under the national middle. Larger homes, more zones and full drawing sets for a builder are what move a design pack towards the upper figure. Typical Design pack work (drawings and schedules for one home) lands around £350–£695 in this area.
Home survey
Free with an installation quote.
Design pack
Drawings and schedules for one home.
Self-build pack
Whole-house design for a new build.
Planning and permissions
In Scotland, planning conditions for outdoor units depend on the property type and location; conservation areas and listed buildings need particular care.
The survey
At the survey we look at how each room is used, where the sun hits it and how the pipes can reach the outside wall, then put it all in a written quote. Surveys in Ellon cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare.
What is included
What a job in Ellon covers:
- Noise check to the nearest neighbour
- Electrical load for your electrician
- Pipe and drain routes
- Room-by-room heat gain and heat loss
- Equipment selection and outdoor unit sizing
Nearby
If you are just outside Ellon, we also work in Inverurie (13 miles), Peterhead (14 miles) and Aberdeen (15 miles). See all services in Ellon or heat load surveys and system design across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

