Heat load surveys and system design in Oldham
Damp North West weather makes the dehumidifying mode of a modern split system genuinely useful for much of the year. No two rooms in Oldham gain or lose heat in quite the same way, which is exactly why rooms are measured before sizing.
For self-builds and extensions in Oldham, a standalone design pack can go straight to your builder. We cover Oldham as part of Greater Manchester, roughly 6 miles from Manchester. Homes in OL1 are all within our coverage.
Prices in Oldham
Budget around £375–£1,195 for a standalone design pack including VAT for heat load surveys and system design in and around Oldham. 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. As an example, the Design pack option (drawings and schedules for one home) would typically be £375–£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
On a survey in Oldham 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
Here is what is included on every job in Oldham:
- Pipe and drain routes
- Written proposal with options
- Electrical load for your electrician
- Room-by-room heat gain and heat loss
- Equipment selection and outdoor unit sizing
Nearby
We also cover Chadderton (under a mile), Royton (2 miles) and Middleton (3 miles). See all services in Oldham or heat load surveys and system design across Greater Manchester.