Is a Heat Pump the Right Choice for Your Home?

Older homes and heat pumps

There is a common belief that heat pumps only work in new builds. In reality, many older Irish homes can successfully run a heat pump once heat loss is addressed. This may involve improving attic or wall insulation, reducing draughts, or upgrading part of the heating system.

What matters most is taking the right steps in the right order, rather than rushing into a single upgrade.

Why one home’s experience differs from another

Two homes on the same street can have very different results with a heat pump. Differences in layout, construction type and insulation levels all affect performance. This is why generic advice can be misleading and why a tailored approach is essential.

At Churchfield Home Services, every heat pump journey begins with a Home Energy Assessment. This assessment looks at how your home actually performs and outlines a realistic upgrade path based on evidence, not assumptions.

Understanding costs, grants and next steps

Heat pump grants are available through the SEAI, but accessing them through a One Stop Shop requires a Home Energy Assessment first. The assessment helps clarify what upgrades are suitable, what level of grant support may apply and what needs to be completed before installation.

This step gives you clarity on costs, sequencing and expectations before any commitment is made.