ᐅ Is it reasonable to have to relocate the heat pump 5.5 meters for €999?

Hello everyone,

According to the architect, our air source heat pump needs to be relocated. A minimum distance of 11.89m (39 feet) has been calculated for nighttime noise reduction.

The construction company has given us a quote of €999 for a 5.5m (18 feet) offset. The pump is planned to be moved from the middle of the left side of the house to the front.

Is this price justified?

Thanks and best regards, Robert

What exactly is included in the €999 (including VAT)? Foundations, conduit for the cables, electrical supply, possibly recommissioning by the heat pump manufacturer?

It can’t just be a matter of two people lifting the unit, carrying it around 5.5 m (18 feet), and setting it down somewhere in the dirt, can it?

lesmue79 schrieb:

What exactly is included in the €999 (including VAT)? Foundations, empty conduits for the cables, power supply line, possibly reactivation by the heat pump manufacturer?

Surely it’s not just about lifting the unit with two people, carrying it 5.5 m (18 feet) around, and setting it down somewhere outside again?

It’s clear that more is involved than just a cable and two lines.

The question is whether an additional €999 for 5.5 m (18 feet) is common.

What exactly will be done is generally not stated in the contract. It only mentions proper installation.
There is likely a typical procedure for installing these units outdoors.

This is also not about updating an existing system, but rather expanding a new build.

Who planned it there? And why does it now have to be relocated? And why wasn’t it installed properly in the first place?

Maybe someone else has to pay for it.

Basically, I consider the price including travel, foundation, installation, etc., to be rather reasonable. But I would follow up on the approach suggested by @tomtom79. Who planned to place them there?

Whether the price is reasonable can only be determined by a comparative quote. Refrigerant lines do have their cost.
Ask how the costs are broken down.