# A Heat Pump Survey in Walsall That Starts With a Straight Answer

> Free heat pump surveys in Walsall: room-by-room heat loss checks, a clear written quote and honest advice on energy savings and comfort. Call for a quote.

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If you are weighing up a heat pump, the first thing you need is a proper look at your home, not a sales pitch. [Eco Air Source Heat Pump Installer](https://ecoheatpumpswalsall.online/) is based in Walsall (WS1), and we carry out a free heat pump survey at your property before you commit to anything. You get a written quote afterwards, with the costs explained in plain English and the sources named.

We are open 7 days, 9am to 7pm, and you are welcome to visit our Walsall premises if you would rather talk things through face to face. Most people start with a phone call: **Call [01922 302461](tel:+441922302461) or request a free survey.**

We cover Walsall, Willenhall, Bloxwich, Aldridge, Brownhills, Darlaston, Wednesbury and the wider West Midlands.

## Understanding the Process

A heat pump survey is a visit to your home to work out whether a heat pump will suit it, which size you need, and what the job would involve. It is sometimes called a heat loss survey for a heat pump, because the main task is calculating how much heat your house loses on a cold day. That figure decides the size of the unit.

Nobody can price a heat pump properly from a postcode. Two houses on the same street can need very different systems depending on insulation, window types, room sizes and the existing pipework. Published cost guides show how wide the range is: Checkatrade puts supply and installation at £3,000 to £15,000 on average, not including extras such as upgrading radiators (Checkatrade cost guide, 2026). A survey narrows that range down to a figure for your home.

## What We Measure

We measure each room, noting wall construction, floor type, loft insulation, glazing and external doors. These details feed into a room-by-room heat loss calculation, which tells us how much heat each space needs to stay comfortable when it is cold outside.

This is for anyone replacing a gas, oil, LPG or electric system, whether you live in a 1930s semi in Bloxwich or a newer home in Aldridge. The benefit is accuracy. An oversized unit costs more to buy and can cycle on and off wastefully. An undersized one struggles in winter. Getting the sums right means a system that suits your home and a quote that holds up.

We also check your current heating setup, your hot water use, the electrical supply and the position of your consumer unit. If you have solar panels or are thinking about a time-of-use tariff, tell us. Running costs depend heavily on tariff: on standard tariffs electricity is nearly four times more expensive than gas, so a heat pump can cost slightly more to run than a new gas or oil boiler, while a heat pump time-of-use tariff can bring running costs below a gas boiler (Energy Saving Trust, 2026).

## Radiators and Pipework

We look at every radiator and the pipes feeding them, because heat pumps run at lower water temperatures than boilers. Radiators that heated a room well with a boiler may be too small to do the same job at the lower temperature.

This matters most for owners of older homes with small radiators, or those with single-panel models. The room-by-room heat loss figures tell us which radiators are fine and which would need swapping for larger ones, and whether any pipework needs upgrading. Often only a few rooms need attention, and sometimes none do.

The benefit is that you know the full job before you agree to it. Radiator upgrades are a common extra that sits outside headline prices, as the Checkatrade guide notes (2026), so we list them separately on your written quote. You can see what is essential and what is a choice, with no surprises halfway through.

We also check where the hot water cylinder could go. A cylinder can usually fit in any cupboard that measures at least 80cm x 80cm (Energy Saving Trust, 2026). Unvented cylinders fall under Building Regulations Part G for hot water safety, so we plan that part to comply.

## Where the Outdoor Unit Goes

We walk around your property to choose a sensible spot for the outdoor unit, considering airflow, access, distance from the cylinder and how close it sits to neighbours' windows and boundaries.

This applies to every home, but it is particularly important for terraced houses, small gardens and properties with side-access alleys. A good position keeps pipe runs short, reduces noise in the areas you use most and keeps the unit out of the way.

Most heat pump installations are permitted development, so no planning permission is needed, but you should check with your local planning department if you live in a listed building or conservation area (Energy Saving Trust, 2026). We will flag it during the survey if your home might be affected.

We also discuss the type of system. Monobloc heat pumps keep all components in one outdoor unit and are cheaper and quicker to install, while split systems can be slightly more efficient (Energy Saving Trust, 2026). Your layout often points to the better option.

## Who Gets the Most From a Survey

- Homeowners replacing an ageing gas, oil, LPG or electric heating system
- Landlords wanting to know what a heat pump would involve before budgeting
- People comparing quotes who want one based on real measurements
- Owners of older or extended properties where the right setup is not obvious
- Anyone interested in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, where a survey shows whether the job is realistic

## From First Call to Finished Job

1. **Call or book online.** Ring [01922 302461](tel:+441922302461) or send the form. We arrange a time that suits you, including evenings and weekends.
2. **The home visit.** We inspect rooms, radiators, pipework, the cylinder location, electrics and outdoor space. Allow time for questions.
3. **Heat loss calculation.** We work out the heat each room needs and the size of unit that fits.
4. **Written quote.** You receive a clear quote with costs itemised and explained.
5. **Time to decide.** There is no pressure. Take it away, compare it and call if anything is unclear.
6. **Installation.** If you go ahead, we install the heat pump ourselves. If you want the grant, the job goes through our MCS-certified partner, covered below.

## What You Gain

- **A price based on your home**, not an estimate from a calculator
- **Right-sized equipment**, which supports comfort and sensible running costs
- **Fewer surprises**, because radiators, cylinder and unit position are planned before work starts
- **Efficiency**: heat pumps are more than three times more efficient than a gas or oil boiler (Energy Saving Trust, 2026)
- **An honest answer**, including if your home would need other work first

## Investment Guide

The survey itself is free. The installation price varies between sources because homes vary. Published guides give these ranges:

- Around £12,000 typical cost in the UK (Energy Saving Trust, 2026)
- £8,000 to £14,000+ installed (Renewable Energy Hub, 4 Aug 2026)
- Around £7,000 to £13,000 (Heatable, 2026)
- £5,000 to £15,000 (Worcester Bosch, seen Oct 2026)

What moves your figure up or down: property size, heat loss, radiator and pipework changes, cylinder choice, unit position and electrical work.

**Grant route.** Homes in England and Wales can get £7,500 towards an air source heat pump through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (Energy Saving Trust, 2026). You must own the property and be replacing a fossil fuel system such as oil, gas, electric or LPG (GOV.UK, 2026). We are not MCS certified, so grant jobs go through our MCS-certified partner, who quotes, installs and applies on your behalf. The grant value is taken off what you pay and shown on your quotation and invoice (GOV.UK, 2026). If you do not need the grant, we install the heat pump ourselves.

## Ready to Find Out What Your Home Needs?

We are based in Walsall, open 7 days from 9am to 7pm, and you are welcome to pop in. **Call [01922 302461](tel:+441922302461) or request a free survey.**

## How It Works

1. **Free survey**: We visit your home, check the radiators, the space for the outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder, and talk through what you want.
2. **Written quote**: You get a clear written quote that shows exactly what is included.
3. **Installation**: We fit the heat pump, cylinder and any radiator changes, and agree a start date that suits you.
4. **Commissioning and handover**: We test the system, set the controls and show you how to run it.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does an air source heat pump cost?

Typically around £12,000 in the UK (Energy Saving Trust, 2026), though guides range from £5,000 to £15,000 (Worcester Bosch, seen Oct 2026). Your figure depends on the size of the home, radiators, cylinder and unit position. A free survey gives you a written quote for your actual property.

### Can I get the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant?

Possibly. Homes in England and Wales can get £7,500 (Energy Saving Trust, 2026), but you must own the property and be replacing a fossil fuel system (GOV.UK, 2026). Most new builds and social housing are excluded. The grant comes through our MCS-certified partner, who quotes, installs and applies for you.

### Do I need planning permission for a heat pump?

Usually not. Most heat pump installations are permitted development, so no planning permission is needed, but check with your local planning department if you live in a listed building or conservation area (Energy Saving Trust, 2026). We note anything relevant during your survey.

### Do I need a hot water cylinder?

Yes, a heat pump generally works with a hot water cylinder. One can usually fit in any cupboard measuring at least 80cm x 80cm (Energy Saving Trust, 2026). We check suitable spaces at the survey, and unvented cylinders are planned in line with Building Regulations Part G.

### Will I need new radiators?

Not always. Heat pumps run at lower water temperatures, so some rooms may need larger radiators to stay warm. The survey checks each room against its heat loss figure, and any changes appear as separate lines on your written quote so you can see exactly what is needed.

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