Heat load surveys and system design in Dumfries and Galloway

Heat load surveys and system design across Dumfries and Galloway

No two rooms in Dumfries gain or lose heat in quite the same way, which is exactly why rooms are measured before sizing. For self-builds and extensions in Dumfries, a standalone design pack can go straight to your builder. In central and southern Scotland, heat pump heating is usually the main reason to install, especially in homes on electric heating.

Prices in Dumfries and Galloway

Heat load surveys and system design in Dumfries and Galloway typically come in at £365–£1,145 for a standalone design pack including VAT, based on Central and Southern Scotland rates. It is a touch below the UK middle, as trade rates in Central and Southern Scotland tend to be. A standalone design pack is priced on the size of the home, the number of rooms and how much drawing work your builder or architect needs. As an example, the Design pack option (drawings and schedules for one home) would typically be £365–£745 here.

Planning and permissions

Outdoor units on Scottish homes can often be installed without a planning application, but the conditions differ from England's, so we confirm the rules for your property at survey.

The survey

Surveys in Dumfries and Galloway cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. We book surveys in Dumfries and Galloway at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.

What is included

Included with heat load surveys and system design across Dumfries and Galloway:

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

Towns in Dumfries and Galloway

Pick your town for local details, or see every service in Dumfries and Galloway.

• Dumfries
• Annan
• Castle Douglas
• Dalbeattie
• Lockerbie
• Stranraer