Vacant Above the Shop Grant
Transform unused space above your commercial premises into modern, comfortable homes with the Government’s Vacant Above the Shop Grant.
Whether you’re converting vacant upper floors into a single apartment or multiple residential units, HeatDoc provides the plumbing, heating and renewable energy solutions needed to complete your project.
How Can We Help You?
Grant Support Available
Eligible property owners can receive:
- Up to €95,000 for the first residential unit created.
- An additional €20,000 where a second unit is created.
- A further €20,000 where three or more residential units are created.
- Up to €5,000 towards professional expert advice.
This provides a total grant package of up to €140,000 for qualifying projects.
How HeatDoc Can Help
We provide complete mechanical services for refurbishment and conversion projects, including:
- Air to Water Heat Pump installations
- Complete plumbing installations
- Heating system design and installation
- Underfloor heating
- Hot water cylinders
- Solar PV installations
- Smart heating controls
- Mechanical ventilation systems
- Bathroom plumbing
- First and second fix plumbing
- Testing and commissioning
CEG Grants Available
| Grant Name | Types of Home | Grant Value |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump Systems Homes built and occupied before 2021 |
All Houses Apartments |
€6,500 €4,500 |
| Central Heating Systems for Heat Pump Homes built and occupied before 2021 |
All Houses Apartments |
€2,000 €1,000 |
| Heating Controls | €700 | |
| Solar Hot Water Homes built and occupied before 2021 |
€1,200 | |
| Attic Insulation Homes built and occupied before 2011 |
Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house |
€800 €1,200 €1,300 €1,500 |
| Cavity Wall Insulation Homes built and occupied before 2011 |
Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house |
€700 €800 €1,200 €1,700 |
| Internal Insulation (Dry Lining) Homes built and occupied before 2011 |
Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house |
€1,500 €2,000 €3,500 €4,500 |
| External Wall Insulation (The Wrap) Homes built and occupied before 2011 |
Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house |
€3,000 €3,500 €6,000 €8,000 |
| Windows (Complete Upgrade) | Apartment (any) Mid-Terrace Semi-detached or end of terrace Detached house |
€1,500 €1,800 €3,000 €4,000 |
| External Doors (max. 2) | €800 | |
| Solar PV | €700 per kWp up to 2kWp €200 per additional kWp up to 4kWp Total Solar PV grant capped at €1,800 |
€1,400 for 2kWp €1,600 for 3kWp €1,800 for 4kWp |
| Floor Insulation | €3,500 | |
| BER | €50 | |
| Technical Assessment | €200 |
Why Choose HeatDoc?
- Experienced plumbing and heating specialists
- Fully insured and certified installers
- Renewable energy experts
- High-quality workmanship
- Serving Wexford and the South East
If you’re planning to convert vacant space above a shop into residential accommodation, contact HeatDoc today for expert advice and a free quotation.
Exhaust Air heat pumps
Exhaust Air Source Heat Pumps are ideal for smaller homes and perfect for Apartments where the heat pump is located inside and does all heating, hot water & ventilation.
These Heat Pumps extract the heat in the outgoing stale humid air removed by extract vent from the bathrooms, utility & kitchen before its sent outside via external wall vent.
The Exhaust air heat pump uses this energy by recycling it back into the hot water & radiators or underfloor system. Fresh air is introduced via wall vents making sure that the property is fully ventilated.
This system is very compact with ultra low energy consumption.
Water Source Heat Pumps
Water Source Heat Pumps or Water to Water Heat Pumps are an innovative and efficient approach to home heating. These systems tap into the latent thermal energy found in water, serving as a medium for heat extraction. These are ideal where there is an abundant water source such as a river, lake, sea or underground resource such as a high yield water well. Typically these heat pumps are more efficient due to the high incoming temperature the water, This could add 30% to the efficiency and output of the heat pump depending on the application and source available.
Learn More about our Heat Pump Solutions
Additional information about Heat Pumps on our Resources and Frequently Asked Questions pages
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