Do You Need a Home Energy Assessment Before Installing a Heat Pump?

What the Home Energy Assessment Looks At

• Insulation levels in walls, attic, and floors
  
• Heat loss and overall energy performance
  
• Existing radiators or underfloor heating
  
• Ventilation and air quality
• How a heat pump would operate in your home

This allows us to confirm whether a heat pump is suitable and what supporting upgrades, if any, are needed first.

How This Fits with the SEAI One Stop Shop

Heat pumps are supported by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) through the One Stop Shop Home Energy Upgrade pathway.

Under this model:

• A Home Energy Assessment is mandatory
  
• The assessment determines which upgrades qualify
  
• Grant support of up to €12,500 may be available
• Works are planned and sequenced correctly

As a Registered SEAI One Stop Shop, Churchfield Home Services manages the entire process from assessment to installation and grant application.

Can You Install a Heat Pump Without an Assessment?

You may technically install a heat pump without an assessment, but:

• SEAI grants will not apply
  
• System suitability is not confirmed
• Long-term performance is uncertain

For this reason, we strongly advise against skipping the assessment step. It exists to protect homeowners, not delay progress.