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The heat pump installation process, step by step

From your first BER to switch on and getting paid your grant, in the order you need to do it.

Short answer

Get a BER, book an SEAI technical assessment, apply for your grant, wait for approval, then have an SEAI registered installer do the work, usually two to five days. After commissioning you submit your paperwork and SEAI pays the grant. Never start works before approval.

The seven steps

  • 1. BER: find your existing BER or book one with a registered assessor.
  • 2. Technical assessment: an SEAI registered technical advisor measures heat loss and confirms the home is ready, or lists what to fix. SEAI pays €200 towards it.
  • 3. Apply: submit your grant application online with SEAI.
  • 4. Approval: wait for your grant offer. Works must be finished within 8 months.
  • 5. Quotes and booking: choose an SEAI registered installer.
  • 6. Installation: outdoor unit, cylinder, radiators, controls and electrics, usually 2 to 5 days, with a day or two without hot water.
  • 7. Commission and claim: the system is commissioned, an electrician certifies the work, a post works BER is done and you submit your Declaration of Works.

What to expect on install days

Expect floorboards up where pipes run, a day or two without heating or hot water, and some making good of walls. A good installer will walk you through the controls before they leave and set the heating curve for your home.

Is this right for you?

You have a BER and a technical assessment
Your grant is approved in writing
Your installer is SEAI registered and uses a Safe Electric registered electrician
You've agreed payment stages and a written warranty
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