Compare heat pump surveys and quotes quotes in East Lothian
Before choosing a heat pump, a surveyor needs to understand the building fabric, heating emitters and hot water demand. A measured assessment gives installers a common basis for discussing the proposed system.
Tell us about your property in East Lothian using one free online enquiry. Up to four independent specialists may provide quotations, depending on coverage and availability. You are free to decline them.
When this service may help
The following situations can be a useful starting point for discussing the work.
- You want to find out whether a heat pump suits the house before replacing the boiler.
- Different proposed unit sizes or emitter schedules need a common design basis.
- Planned refurbishment means the present heating layout may no longer suit the house.
- You want independent design information before comparing installation offers.
Work to discuss before booking
- Measure the building and record insulation, glazing and construction assumptions.
- Calculate room heat losses using stated indoor and outdoor design temperatures.
- Prepare an emitter schedule and note pipework that needs further investigation.
- Review storage space, equipment access, outdoor siting and electrical provision.
- Explain the report, proposed flow temperature and running-cost assumptions.
An EPC, a quick sales visit and a detailed heat-loss design are different services. Ask whether the fee includes an emitter schedule, a cylinder specification, a noise assessment and a written report you may share with other installers. A desktop review may help at an early stage, but hidden construction and site constraints still need checking.
What affects the price in East Lothian
The indicative UK guide is £150–£500. This covers a paid survey or assessment. Some installers offer an initial visit free or credit a survey fee against installation. Detailed independent design or additional reporting may cost more; agree the deliverables first.
Use this range to prepare a budget, then ask for a property-specific quotation in East Lothian. Confirm VAT, travel, materials and any excluded work before comparing totals.
Report contents and independent design work can change the survey fee.
Help the specialist prepare for the visit
Have floor plans, insulation records and recent energy bills available if possible. Mention rooms that are difficult to heat, planned alterations and how much hot water the household uses. Allow access to all heated rooms, the cylinder cupboard and the outdoor position; agree whether furniture needs moving beforehand.
Permissions and specialist competence
Planning rules vary between UK nations and depend on the property and proposed unit. Do not assume an existing heat pump position or a neighbour's installation gives permission for yours. Check siting, noise, listed-building restrictions and any freeholder consent before ordering. Building Regulations and any required electrical or unvented-cylinder certification must be dealt with separately; MCS certification alone is not a blanket building-control approval. Read the Planning Portal guidance for air source heat pumps in England and confirm the position for your UK nation and property.
For property-specific local guidance, contact East Lothian Council. The council cannot confirm an individual contractor’s availability or guarantee funding.
Agree the next steps in writing
Ask when the written report will arrive and whether revisions are included if the building plans change. Running-cost estimates should state electricity tariffs, assumed seasonal performance and hot water use. They are projections, not a promise about future bills.
The site’s indicative timeframe is 2–4 hours. Ask what can be completed within that period and what depends on a later visit.
Air Source Heat Pump Cost is a consumer matching service. One online enquiry can bring up to four quotations from independent local specialists, depending on the work, coverage and availability. We do not carry out the work or employ the specialists. Companies joining the network are asked to provide relevant insurance details and references.
Coverage around East Lothian
If you are near the edge of an area, use your full postcode so the firm can confirm the journey.
Homeowner questions in East Lothian
These answers cover common decisions before a visit.
Can I request heat pump surveys and quotes quotes in East Lothian?
You can send a free enquiry with the property postcode and the work required. Up to four independent specialists may quote, subject to coverage in East Lothian and availability. Sending the form does not book work or require you to accept a quotation.
Is an EPC the same as a heat-loss survey?
No. An EPC is an energy-performance assessment. A heat pump design needs more detailed room heat losses and checks of emitters, pipework and installation constraints.
Can I share an independent report with installers?
Ask the surveyor about ownership and permitted use before booking. Installers may still need to verify measurements and take responsibility for their own final design.
Is the survey always free?
No. An initial sales assessment may be free, while a detailed survey or independent design can be charged. Confirm the price, report contents and any installation credit in advance.
Take the next step in East Lothian
Describe the work so suitable specialists can assess it. Agree any survey or diagnostic fee directly before a visit.