Hampshire

Heat load surveys and system design in Fareham

Before anything is fitted in Fareham, we work out how much heat each room gains and loses. The survey is free with an installation quote; standalone design packs are priced up front.

  • from £495Local guide price
  • Survey 1–2 hoursTypical time
  • HampshireArea
Heat load surveys and system design in a home
  • Free survey and written quote
  • Refrigerant work by F-gas certified engineers
  • Price fixed in writing
  • England, Scotland, Wales and NI
  • Cools in summer, heats in winter

Heat load surveys and system design in Fareham

Every Fareham quote starts with a room-by-room survey rather than a guess from floor area. Hot spells reach the South East early, which makes spring the easiest time to arrange an installation.

No two rooms in Fareham gain or lose heat in quite the same way, which is exactly why rooms are measured before sizing. Fareham sits around 10 miles from Southampton, inside our Hampshire area. That includes the PO16 postcode district.

Prices in Fareham

For Fareham, expect roughly £495 to £1,495 for a standalone design pack, VAT included, adjusted for typical South East England rates. That is above the UK middle, mainly because labour and access cost more in South East England. 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. On our South East England figures, the Design pack option (drawings and schedules for one home) is about £495–£945.

Home survey

Free
inc VAT, South East England guide

Free with an installation quote.

Balanced choice

Design pack

£495–£945
inc VAT, South East England guide

Drawings and schedules for one home.

Self-build pack

£845–£1,495
inc VAT, South East England guide

Whole-house design for a new build.

Planning and permissions

For most houses in Fareham, the outdoor unit is permitted development if it passes the MCS 020(a) noise check (37 dB(A) or less at the nearest neighbouring window) and stays within the size and number limits. We run that check on survey.

The survey

A survey in Fareham usually takes one to two hours. We measure the rooms, check the walls and the consumer unit, agree the outdoor unit position with you and photograph the pipe routes. The free survey is where the real price is set: room measurements, pipe and drain routes, electrical checks and the outdoor unit position, all written into your quote.

What is included

Every job in Fareham includes:

  • Written proposal with options
  • Pipe and drain routes
  • Noise check to the nearest neighbour
  • Electrical load for your electrician
  • Equipment selection and outdoor unit sizing

Nearby

Nearby, we also cover Gosport (4 miles), Portsmouth (5 miles) and Waterlooville (7 miles). See all services in Fareham or heat load surveys and system design across Hampshire.

FAQ

Common questions in Fareham

How soon can you survey in Fareham?

We offer survey dates when you enquire. Early summer is the busiest time, so spring and autumn are the easiest times to book.

How much do heat load surveys and system design cost in Fareham?

Our guide range in South East England is £495–£1,495 for a standalone design pack, including VAT. The exact price depends on the rooms, the pipe route and access, and we confirm it in writing after a free survey.

Is the survey in Fareham really free?

Yes, for new installations. The survey and written quote are free and there is no obligation to go ahead.

Who carries out the work in Fareham?

F-gas certified engineers working for Aircon Installers. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which trades as Aircon Installers, and your quote names who will do the work and the F-gas company certificate that covers it.

Will the outdoor unit need planning permission in Fareham?

Most houses can have an outdoor unit under permitted development if it meets the size, number and MCS 020(a) noise conditions. Flats and listed buildings usually need permission or consent. We check on survey.

Why can't you just quote from floor area?

Two rooms the same size can need very different units because of glazing, orientation and use. Sizing from floor area alone is the main cause of systems that never feel right.

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