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Heat Pump Installation Dublin

Oil and gas bills climb every winter and an ageing boiler only gets more expensive to run. We install air to water heat pumps for Dublin homeowners as SEAI registered contractors, and grant support of up to €12,500 is now available.

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  • We do not progress any project without a clear agreed budget
  • If your home is not suitable for a heat pump we will tell you straight away
  • SEAI registered with your heat pump grant application prepared and submitted for you
  • Serving Greater Dublin, CIRI registered, fully insured, 100+ projects delivered

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CIRI Registered

Construction Industry Register Ireland

5★ Google Rated

Verified by Dublin homeowners

CIF Member

Construction Industry Federation

100+ Projects Delivered

Across Greater Dublin Region

Cut Your Heating Bills and Move Off Oil or Gas

A heat pump pulls renewable heat energy out of the outside air and turns it into space heating and hot water for your home. Running costs are significantly lower than an oil or gas boiler.

Modern air to water units perform well in the Irish climate and reach efficiencies of 300 to 400 per cent, producing 3 to 4 kWh of heat for every 1 kWh of electricity they use.

A heat pump only delivers that in a well insulated home. We review your heat loss and insulation levels at feasibility stage and tell you whether upgrades are needed alongside the installation.

  • Home suitability assessment with heat loss reviewed before anything is specified
  • SEAI grant support of up to €12,500, with the full application prepared and submitted for you
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Client Reviews

What Our Clients Say

Rated 5★ across Google, Houzz, and OnlineTradesmen by Dublin homeowners.

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Graham Barry
Google

"Professional, reliable service with clear communication and integrity."

"Professional, reliable service with clear communication and integrity. The team kept us informed at every stage and delivered exactly what was promised. Would recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy provider."

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Kirsten Wendenburg
Google

"Excellent communication and budget-friendly suggestions throughout."

"Excellent communication and budget-friendly suggestions throughout. They took the time to understand our needs and offered practical options at every step. The end result exceeded our expectations."

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Olga Antipenko
Google

"Excellent communication and support throughout. Highly recommend."

"Excellent communication and support throughout. Highly recommend. From the first call to the final handover everything was handled professionally. The team was responsive, knowledgeable and clearly cared about the outcome."

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James Murphy
Google

"Outstanding work from start to finish. Couldn't be happier with the result."

"Outstanding work from start to finish. Couldn't be happier with the result. They were punctual, tidy and clearly took pride in their craft. The whole project came in on time and on budget."

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Sarah O'Brien
Google

"Genuinely impressed with the quality and attention to detail."

"Genuinely impressed with the quality and attention to detail. Every aspect of the project was carefully considered and the finish is excellent. I'd use them again without hesitation."

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David Kelly
Google

"Top-class service. Friendly team and a fair price."

"Top-class service. Friendly team and a fair price. They were upfront about everything, no hidden surprises and the work was completed to a very high standard. Already recommended them to a neighbour."

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Every Part of the Installation Handled In House

We install the complete system. Outdoor unit, hot water cylinder replacement, pipework alterations, thermostat and controls, then full commissioning. You deal with one contractor from survey through to handover.

Every installation is carried out by SEAI registered installers. The system is commissioned and tested before we hand it over, and we walk you through how to run it so it stays efficient.

  • Outdoor unit, hot water cylinder and controls installed by SEAI registered installers
  • Pipework alterations and radiator upgrades where required, managed in house
  • System commissioned and tested with a full handover including operating guidance
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How It Works

A Structured Process Built Around Your Budget

BuildTech follows a clear four-step pathway, from initial feasibility through to completed construction, designed to protect your budget and keep your project on track.

1

Feasibility

Budget & scope clarity before any design work begins

Design

Measured survey, technical layout & cost plan
2
3

Planning

Managed application where required, many extensions are exempt

Build

On-time, on-budget delivery with full project management
4
Start with a Feasibility Call
Why BuildTech

Why Dublin Homeowners Choose BuildTech for Heat Pumps

We are SEAI registered for heat pump installation. We assess your home’s suitability, prepare and submit the grant application, and install the full system in house, which means one contractor from assessment to handover.

We do not install heat pumps in homes that are not ready for one. If your heat loss is too high for the system to run efficiently, we will say so and advise on what needs to happen first.

  • We do not progress projects without a clear agreed budget, always
  • SEAI registered with the full grant application handled on your behalf
  • Suitability assessed honestly and we advise if insulation upgrades are needed first
  • Total cost confirmed before installation begins
  • Full system commissioned and tested with operating guidance at handover

How the SEAI Heat Pump Grant Works in 2026

The heat pump grant increased in February 2026 and is now worth up to €12,500 for a house. We handle the application from the first eligibility check through to drawdown.

What the Grant Is Worth

The €12,500 is a bundle of three grants. Up to €6,500 for the heat pump system itself, up to €2,000 towards central heating upgrades such as new radiators or underfloor heating where they are needed, and a €4,000 Renewable Heat Bonus for homeowners replacing an oil, gas, solid fuel or electric storage heating system. Apartments qualify for up to €9,500.

Who Can Apply

Your home needs an MPRN and must have been built and occupied before 2021. Owner occupiers, landlords, companies, holiday homes and approved housing bodies are all eligible

Technical Assessment

If your home was built before 2007, a technical assessment is required unless you already hold a valid BER showing a Heat Loss Indicator of 2.3 W/(K.m²) or less. Homes built from 2007 onwards do not need one. A €200 grant is available towards the assessment.

Application and Approval

We prepare and submit the application. Grant approval must be in place before any work starts, and works that begin early cannot be grant aided. You have 30 days to accept the offer and eight months to complete the works.

Drawdown and Certification

A post works BER assessment is required before the grant is paid, and a €50 grant is available towards it. We complete the paperwork with you and provide engineer certification on completion

Common Issues

What Makes a Heat Pump Underperform in an Irish Home

Most disappointment with heat pumps traces back to a small number of avoidable issues. These are the ones we see most often in Dublin homes.

High Heat Loss

A heat pump runs at a lower flow temperature than a boiler. In a home that loses heat quickly it cannot keep up, and running costs rise instead of falling.

Undersized Radiators

Existing radiators are sized for hot boiler water. At heat pump flow temperatures some rooms need larger radiators, which the €2,000 central heating grant now helps to cover

Wrong System Sizing

A unit specified without a proper heat loss calculation will either short cycle or struggle in cold weather. The survey exists to prevent exactly this.

Controls Left Unexplained

A heat pump switched on and off like a boiler will cost more to run. We hand over with operating guidance so the system is used the way it was designed.

A Clear Path From First Call to Working Heat Pump

  1. Feasibility

Heat loss, suitability and budget confirmed before any design work starts

  1. Survey and Design

Measured survey, system sizing, cylinder and radiator design

  1. Grant Approval

SEAI application prepared and submitted, approval secured before work begins

  1. Install and Commission

Fitted, tested and handed over by SEAI registered installers

Ready to Switch to a Heat Pump

We confirm suitability as part of every feasibility consultation, before any money is committed to design or equipment. If insulation upgrades are needed first, we will tell you clearly.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

SEAI requires a Heat Loss Indicator of 2.3 W/(K.m²) or less. Homes built before 2007 usually need a technical assessment to confirm this. We check heat loss at feasibility stage.
Up to €12,500 for a house since February 2026. That is up to €6,500 for the system, up to €2,000 for central heating upgrades and €4,000 for replacing a fossil fuel boiler. Apartments get up to €9,500
A full air to water installation typically costs €10,000 to €18,000 gross. With the maximum €12,500 grant applied, the amount you fund yourself can fall to between nothing and roughly €5,500, depending on which components you qualify for.
Yes. The grant is paid after the works are complete and your paperwork is submitted, so you fund the installation and the grant follows. Payment usually takes four to six weeks
A standard air to water installation typically takes 3 to 5 days. We schedule the work to keep the period without heating and hot water as short as possible.

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We review your enquiry before confirming a consultation — ensuring only suitable projects proceed.

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  • Min. project €100k · No surprises

What's Included

  • Feasibility consultation included
  • Measured survey & assessment
  • Technical design package
  • Full project management
  • Engineer certification on completion

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BuildTech is a specialist design and build contractor. We take on a focused range of projects — and we do not progress any project without a clear, agreed budget.

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The most common home project in Dublin. Open-plan kitchen and living, utility room, or additional family space — from feasibility through to a certified, compliant build.

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Home Renovation

Whole-home renovations and structural alterations for Dublin homeowners. Internal reconfigurations, layout redesign, and full refurbishment — all budget-led from day one.

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€200 call or €500 home visit. We establish what is realistically achievable within your budget before any design work begins — saving you time, money, and stress.

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Planning Permission

Full application management — pre-planning strategy, drawings, submission, and decision monitoring. Many extensions are planning exempt; we confirm this first.

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Already Have Plans?

Cost Planning & Construction Review from €2,500 + VAT. We provide a full cost breakdown of your existing drawings — gap identification, budget alignment, and value engineering.

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Cost & Technical Design

Measured survey, technical layout, and a detailed cost plan — all aligned to your budget before construction begins. No over-specified designs that cannot be built within your means.

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Our work

Recent Projects

Each project below started with a feasibility consultation and a clear budget. Here is what we delivered.

All Projects

Extension + Renovation

Full Ground Floor Renovation with Rear Extension

Location : Dublin

Scope : Ground floor knock-through, rear extension, open-plan kitchen and living

Status : Planning exempt

✓ Delivered on time and on budget

Extension + Renovation

Sandymount Seafront
Renovation

Location : Sandymount, Dublin 4

Scope : Full home renovation of period seafront property

Status : Planning exempt

✓ Full project management, completed on programme

Extension + Renovation

Rear Extension Plus Partial Renovation, Dublin 14

Location : Dublin 14

Scope : Single-storey rear extension and partial ground-floor renovation

Status : Planning exempt

✓ On budget, handover on schedule

Extension + Renovation

20 sqm Single-Storey Rear Extension, Mount Merrion

Location : Mount Merrion, South Dublin

Scope : 20 sqm flat-roof rear extension, open-plan kitchen and dining

Status : Planning exempt

✓ Completed on time and on budget

Extension + Renovation

Split-Level Open Plan Kitchen & Lounge Renovation

Location : Dublin

Scope : Structural reconfiguration, split-level open-plan kitchen and lounge

Status : Planning exempt

✓ Full project management included

Know What Your Heat Pump Will Cost Before You Commit

We confirm your total cost and what grant support you qualify for before any work begins.

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No obligation. No pressure. Just honest advice.