HOW TO HIRE · PLUMBING & HEATING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
An air source heat pump in Ireland costs €9,000–€14,000 per install, typically around €12,000. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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BEFORE YOU BOOK
REGISTERED FOR WHAT, EXACTLY. Contractors may only carry out the measures they are registered for, so a contractor on the list for insulation is not thereby approved for a heat pump. A renewable installer registers with SEAI first and then adds heat pump or solar PV. For solar PV the INSTALLER applies to ESB Networks for the grid connection, not you. Registration is not a licence to trade — anyone may install insulation. It is MANDATORY TO GET THE GRANT, which is the practical constraint for almost every homeowner.
Search the SEAI Registered Contractor List for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. seai.ie →
Expect public liability; grant work also carries SEAI's own code of practice. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
Providers on Locufy prove who they are with photo ID before they can be booked; the ID-checked badge shows who has done it, and the document itself is deleted once the check is made. For a air source heat pump coming into your home it is the cheapest check there is.
Look for the ID-checked badge on the card, before you message anyone.
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — repair Services — repair services for air source heat pumps can include troubleshooting issues like poor heating performance or unusual noises.
A good answer: Every extra metre adds both labour and materials. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: What you pick at the start sets most of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Complicated work carries more risk of having to redo a part. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Energy Efficiency Assessment — an energy efficiency assessment includes evaluating your home's insulation and heating requirements — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a air source heat pump job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability; grant work also carries SEAI's own code of practice — system Maintenance — regular maintenance for air source heat pumps involves checking refrigerant levels, cleaning filters, and inspecting electrical connections.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the air source heat pump starts, and an itemised invoice after — installation Process — the installation of an air source heat pump typically includes site assessment, unit selection, and installation of the outdoor and indoor units.
The figures are for the job, per install, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Air source heat pump installation and Air source heat pump maintenance each carry their own band. Air Source Heat Pump price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
AFTER
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Who: Owner of a home built and occupied before 2021. Work must be done by an SEAI-registered contractor, with a BER carried out after the works.
Official details on seai.ie →Schemes change. The amounts above were checked on the dates shown; the official page is the one that counts.
The cost can vary based on the size of the property, the type of heat pump selected, and the complexity of the installation. Additional factors include any necessary upgrades to electrical systems or ductwork.
Installation typically takes 1 to 3 days, depending on the size of the system and the complexity of the installation. This includes time for site assessment, installation, and any necessary testing.
Same-day service may be available for urgent repairs, but it largely depends on the availability of local technicians. It's advisable to contact service providers directly for urgent needs.
Yes, many service providers offer discounts for booking multiple jobs together, such as installation of the heat pump alongside ductwork upgrades or insulation improvements. Qualified professionals should have relevant certifications in HVAC systems and experience with air source heat pumps.
Out of scope services may include extensive home renovations, unrelated plumbing work, or repairs to other heating systems. Always clarify with your service provider what is included in your service agreement.
Search the name or the registration number. If the number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there.
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