Heat load surveys and system design in Nottingham
For self-builds and extensions in Nottingham, a standalone design pack can go straight to your builder. East Midlands summers bring dry, sunny spells, so glazing and orientation matter most when sizing a unit.
Every Nottingham quote starts with a room-by-room survey rather than a guess from floor area. As well as Nottingham itself, our Nottinghamshire coverage takes in Mansfield, Worksop and the towns around them. Coverage includes NG1, NG3 and NG7.
Prices in Nottingham
Budget around £380–£1,195 for a standalone design pack including VAT for heat load surveys and system design in and around Nottingham. Labour rates in the East Midlands 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. Typical Design pack work (drawings and schedules for one home) lands around £380–£745 in this area.
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 Nottingham 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. We book surveys in Nottingham at a time that suits you, including early evenings by arrangement, and send the written quote afterwards.
What is included
Here is what is included on every job in Nottingham:
- Equipment selection and outdoor unit sizing
- Noise check to the nearest neighbour
- Electrical load for your electrician
- Written proposal with options
- Room-by-room heat gain and heat loss
Nearby
Close to Nottingham, our coverage also includes West Bridgford (2 miles), Arnold (3 miles) and Hucknall (6 miles). See all services in Nottingham or heat load surveys and system design across Nottinghamshire.