Heat load surveys and system design in Ashton-under-Lyne
Every Ashton-under-Lyne quote starts with a room-by-room survey rather than a guess from floor area. Milder summers in the North West mean designing for winter comfort as much as for a heatwave.
For self-builds and extensions in Ashton-under-Lyne, a standalone design pack can go straight to your builder. Ashton-under-Lyne lies roughly 6 miles from Manchester, and we cover it as part of Greater Manchester. We cover OL7 and the streets around them.
Prices in Ashton-under-Lyne
Budget around £375–£1,195 for a standalone design pack including VAT for heat load surveys and system design in and around Ashton-under-Lyne. Labour rates in North West England 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 Ashton-under-Lyne (drawings and schedules for one home) usually comes to about £375–£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
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
We book surveys in Ashton-under-Lyne at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards. 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 as standard in Ashton-under-Lyne:
- Written proposal with options
- Equipment selection and outdoor unit sizing
- Electrical load for your electrician
- Room-by-room heat gain and heat loss
- Pipe and drain routes
Nearby
We also cover Dukinfield (1 mile), Stalybridge (2 miles) and Droylsden (2 miles). See all services in Ashton-under-Lyne or heat load surveys and system design across Greater Manchester.