Heat load surveys and system design across Edinburgh and the Lothians
No two rooms in Edinburgh gain or lose heat in quite the same way, which is exactly why rooms are measured before sizing. Every Edinburgh quote starts with a room-by-room survey rather than a guess from floor area. Scottish summers are mild, so most systems here are chosen first for efficient heating, with cooling for warm spells.
Prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Heat load surveys and system design in Edinburgh and the Lothians typically come in at £365–£1,145 for a standalone design pack including VAT, based on Central and Southern Scotland rates. Labour rates in Central and Southern Scotland keep this slightly under the national middle. The design pack price depends mainly on the number of rooms and whether full drawings and equipment schedules are needed. For reference, the Design pack option in Edinburgh and the Lothians (drawings and schedules for one home) usually comes to about £365–£745.
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
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
On a survey in Edinburgh and the Lothians the engineer looks at room size, glazing, the route for pipes and drains, the electrics and where the outdoor unit can sit quietly, then the written quote follows. 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
Included with heat load surveys and system design across Edinburgh and the Lothians:
- Written proposal with options
- Electrical load for your electrician
- Room-by-room heat gain and heat loss
- Noise check to the nearest neighbour
- Pipe and drain routes
- Equipment selection and outdoor unit sizing
Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Pick your town for local details, or see every service in Edinburgh and the Lothians.