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Air source heat pump location regulations: survey guide

Location and boundary context should be clear before design sign-off. Survey output quality directly affects planning confidence.

4.7/5 on Trustpilot · report and organised photos in the portal on completion · EPC by next morning in the standard flow.

Site evidence that supports location decisions

This page is not legal advice. It is a practical survey guide for the evidence installers usually need before they rely on a proposed ASHP location.

What strong looks like

Capture standards

  • Boundary context captured clearly for review
  • Potential placement constraints documented with photos
  • Access routes and practical install factors noted early
  • Assumptions recorded so teams can defend decisions
Where time is lost

Where teams lose time

  • Insufficient boundary and context evidence
  • Late discovery of access constraints
  • Unclear notes that force repeat clarifications
Why it helps

Why teams use Vertex

  • Clearer reports for office and design
  • Faster quoting with less chasing
  • Install teams start with clearer site context
  • Portal visibility across teams and roles

What should be visible before the quote is trusted

Poor location evidence creates late redesigns. The report should make the proposed location, nearby boundaries, routes, and constraints easy to review without another call.

Boundaries

Boundary and neighbour context

Photos and notes should show the proposed unit position in relation to boundaries, openings, paths, and obvious neighbour-facing issues that may affect the installer decision.

Access

Install and maintenance access

The survey should record whether the route is practical, whether there are steps or restricted passages, and whether future access to the unit is sensible.

Sound

Sound and placement inputs

Distance context, reflective surfaces, likely unit position, and photos around the proposed area help the team decide whether extra sound or planning review is needed.

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