Our Services
Heat Loss Surveys
Detailed heat loss surveys to help size air source heat pumps correctly and identify where a property is losing heat. Available across Sidcup, Bromley, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Tonbridge and surrounding areas.
About This Service
Professional Heat Loss Surveys
A heat loss survey measures how much heat each room needs to stay at a comfortable temperature. This information is essential when designing an air source heat pump system.
We inspect the property, record room dimensions and construction details, and calculate heat loss on a room-by-room basis. Where appropriate, thermal imaging can also be used to help identify cold areas, draughts and possible gaps in insulation.
Once the assessment is complete, you will receive clear findings that can be used to choose the correct heat pump and determine whether any radiators or parts of the heating system need to be changed.
Our Process
How It Works
Property Inspection
We inspect the property and record details such as room sizes, windows, external walls, insulation and building construction. We may also use thermal imaging to help identify areas where heat is escaping.
Room-by-Room Calculations
We calculate the heat loss for each room using its dimensions, construction and ventilation requirements. This shows how much heat is needed and helps determine the correct size for the heat pump and radiators.
Report and Recommendations
We explain the results and provide practical recommendations. These may include the suggested heat pump size, radiator requirements and improvements that could help reduce heat loss.
Benefits
Why Choose us for Heat Loss Surveys?
Correct Heat Pump Sizing
A heat pump that is too small may struggle to heat the property, while an oversized system may not operate as efficiently as it should. Detailed calculations help us recommend the right system for your home.
Room-by-Room Assessment
Rather than relying on the overall size of the property, we assess each room individually. This allows the heating system and radiators to be designed around the actual requirements of the home.
Heat Geek Verified Engineers
Our engineers have completed advanced Heat Geek training in heat pump design, system sizing and performance.
Why Does a Heat Loss Survey Matter?
Every property loses heat through its walls, roof, floors, windows, doors and ventilation. The amount of heat lost depends on factors such as the age of the building, its construction and the level of insulation.
A general estimate based only on floor area is not enough to design a heat pump system properly. Room-by-room calculations provide a clearer picture of how much heat the property needs.
These details can then be used to design a system that keeps the property comfortable without using more energy than necessary.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
A heat loss survey normally includes an inspection of the property, measurements of each room and a review of the building’s construction, windows, insulation and ventilation.
We then calculate how much heat each room loses and use the results to recommend suitable heat pump and radiator outputs.
Arrange a Heat Loss Survey
Get the information needed to size your heat pump correctly and understand how heat is being lost from your property. We carry out heat loss surveys across Sidcup, Bromley, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Tonbridge and surrounding areas.