Heat load surveys and system design in Argyll and Bute

Heat load surveys and system design across Argyll and Bute

Every Oban quote starts with a room-by-room survey rather than a guess from floor area. No two rooms in Oban gain or lose heat in quite the same way, which is exactly why rooms are measured before sizing. Northern Scotland's climate puts the emphasis on reliable, efficient heating, with cooling a minor bonus.

Prices in Argyll and Bute

Our Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland guide price for heat load surveys and system design is £350–£1,095 for a standalone design pack, VAT included. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in the Highlands, Islands and North East Scotland tend to be. Larger homes, more zones and full drawing sets for a builder are what move a design pack towards the upper figure. For reference, the Design pack option in Argyll and Bute (drawings and schedules for one home) usually comes to about £350–£695.

Planning and permissions

Scotland has its own permitted development rules for heat pumps and outdoor units, with stricter treatment of listed buildings and conservation areas. We check the current position for your property with you and, if needed, with the council.

The survey

We book surveys in Argyll and Bute at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. The free survey is where the real price is set: room measurements, pipe and drain routes, electrical checks and the outdoor unit position, all written into your quote.

What is included

Included with heat load surveys and system design across Argyll and Bute:

• Noise check to the nearest neighbour
• Pipe and drain routes
• Equipment selection and outdoor unit sizing
• Electrical load for your electrician
• Room-by-room heat gain and heat loss
• Written proposal with options

Towns in Argyll and Bute

Pick your town for local details, or see every service in Argyll and Bute.

• Campbeltown
• Dunoon
• Helensburgh
• Lochgilphead
• Oban
• Rothesay