Heat load surveys and system design in Stockton-on-Tees
Cooler North East summers mean cooling is mostly needed in lofts, conservatories and rooms with large windows. No two rooms in Stockton-on-Tees gain or lose heat in quite the same way, which is exactly why rooms are measured before sizing.
For self-builds and extensions in Stockton-on-Tees, a standalone design pack can go straight to your builder. We cover Stockton-on-Tees as part of County Durham, roughly 18 miles from Durham. We cover TS19 and the streets around them.
Prices in Stockton-on-Tees
For Stockton-on-Tees, expect roughly £365 to £1,145 for a standalone design pack, VAT included, adjusted for typical North East England rates. Labour rates in North East England 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. As an example, the Design pack option (drawings and schedules for one home) would typically be £365–£745 here.
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
Since 29 May 2025, England's permitted development rules allow larger outdoor units (up to 1.5 m³) and no longer require a 1 m gap to the boundary, provided the MCS 020(a) noise check is met. Listed buildings and pitched-roof installs still need permission.
The survey
Surveys in Stockton-on-Tees cover heat gain, pipe routes, electrics, access and noise to the nearest neighbour, so surprises on the day are rare. 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.
What is included
Here is what is included on every job in Stockton-on-Tees:
- Electrical load for your electrician
- Room-by-room heat gain and heat loss
- Noise check to the nearest neighbour
- Written proposal with options
- Equipment selection and outdoor unit sizing
Nearby
Neighbouring places we cover include Billingham (2 miles), Thornaby-on-Tees (3 miles) and Middlesbrough (3 miles). See all services in Stockton-on-Tees or heat load surveys and system design across County Durham.