Social Housing Contractor for Local Authorities and Approved Housing Bodies
Carroll O’Keeffe & Co. Ltd is an experienced social housing contractor delivering housing schemes for local authorities, approved housing bodies and public sector clients across the Midlands and Ireland.
Founded in 1988, Carroll O’Keeffe has built a strong reputation for practical project management, dependable construction and long lasting client relationships. Our housing portfolio includes social housing schemes, age-friendly homes, mixed developments and the refurbishment of existing housing stock.
Based in Clonaslee, Co. Laois, we work across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, heritage and fit-out projects. This broad experience helps us understand the standards, procurement requirements and community considerations involved in public housing delivery. Social housing is part of our wider residential construction service.
Whether you are planning a new social housing scheme, age-friendly homes, a mixed tenure development or the refurbishment of existing units, Carroll O’Keeffe can provide the expertise and project management support needed from planning through to completion.
Experienced Social Housing Builders
Social housing projects carry particular responsibilities. Homes must be durable, accessible, energy efficient and comfortable, and they must be delivered in line with public procurement rules, employer’s requirements and the long-term needs of tenants and communities.
Carroll O’Keeffe has delivered social and public housing schemes including Francis Dunne Court in Mountmellick, Oak Leaf Place and Harpurs Crescent in Portlaoise, and Shannon Street and Wallis Street in Mountrath — projects covering new build homes, refurbishments, bungalows, family homes and age-friendly units.
Alongside the houses themselves, these schemes involved roads, drainage, utilities, footpaths, public lighting, landscaping and boundary works — the infrastructure that makes a development function for residents from day one.
Get in touch with our team for a project consultation
We work with developers, public sector clients, and private organisations across Ireland to deliver complex construction projects on time and to the highest standards. Speak directly with our senior team to review your requirements and understand how we can support your next build from concept to completion.
Energy Efficient, Accessible Homes
Carroll O’Keeffe has embraced Modern Methods of Construction, with experience in timber frame construction, Insulated Concrete Forms and insulated foundation systems. Many of our recent homes are A-rated or NZEB A2 rated, with air-to-water heat pumps and modern building fabric that keeps running costs low for tenants.
Accessibility matters in public housing. Our experience includes age-friendly and adaptable homes designed around level access, accessible bathrooms and practical layouts that support residents at every stage of life.
Much of this work takes place in live residential areas, where construction must be planned around existing residents, access routes, traffic and safety. Careful site separation, good housekeeping and clear communication are part of how we manage every scheme.
Projects such as Francis Dunne Court in Mountmellick reflect our experience delivering homes for public and community-focused clients, where durability, accessibility and long-term value are central to the brief.
For scale, developments such as Silverbrook, a 200 unit scheme in Tullamore, and Redwood, a 106 unit development on Clara Road, demonstrate our capacity to deliver large, phased housing projects with the sequencing, site infrastructure and quality control they require.
We deliver social housing across the Midlands and surrounding counties, including Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
Our Recent Projects
A Practical, Collaborative Approach
Social housing projects bring together local authorities, approved housing bodies, design teams, clerks of works and the surrounding community. Clear communication and reliable reporting keep everyone aligned from procurement through to handover.
Carroll O’Keeffe is known for a practical and collaborative approach to construction. We work closely with public sector clients and design teams to understand each scheme, identify potential challenges early and deliver a construction process that is organised, safe and efficient.
Our company structure allows for strong project oversight, experienced decision-making and direct involvement from senior members of the team throughout the project.
Why Choose Carroll O’Keeffe?
Clients choose Carroll O’Keeffe because we combine over 38 years of construction experience with a proven public and private housing track record, practical site knowledge and a commitment to quality.
Our service is suited to local authorities, approved housing bodies and public sector clients who need an experienced contractor for new housing schemes, age-friendly homes, mixed developments, refurbishments and the site infrastructure that supports them.
We understand that social housing must be delivered around procurement requirements, programme, cost, quality standards and the needs of future residents. Our experience across phased schemes and live residential environments allows us to plan works carefully and hand over homes that are ready to live in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What social housing projects has Carroll O’Keeffe delivered?
Carroll O’Keeffe has delivered social and public housing schemes including Francis Dunne Court in Mountmellick, Oak Leaf Place and Harpurs Crescent in Portlaoise, and Shannon Street and Wallis Street in Mountrath.
These projects cover new build homes, refurbishments of existing units, bungalows, family homes, age-friendly housing and the roads, drainage and site infrastructure that complete a scheme.
Does Carroll O’Keeffe work with local authorities and approved housing bodies?
Yes. Carroll O’Keeffe has experience delivering housing for local authorities and community-focused clients, and understands the procurement, reporting, quality and handover requirements involved in public sector housing.
Public housing contracts require strong project management, clear communication with the client’s team and consistent attention to employer’s requirements throughout the works.
Can Carroll O’Keeffe deliver age-friendly and accessible housing?
Yes. Carroll O’Keeffe has delivered age-friendly housing as part of its public and social housing portfolio.
Age-friendly and accessible homes involve level access, adaptable layouts, accessible bathrooms and practical design details that support independent living. These requirements are planned into the works from the start.
Are the homes energy efficient?
Yes. Many recent Carroll O’Keeffe homes are A-rated or NZEB A2 rated, built with timber frame construction, Insulated Concrete Forms, insulated foundation systems and air-to-water heat pumps.
Energy efficient construction lowers running costs for tenants and supports the long-term value of the housing stock — priorities for every social housing client.
Can Carroll O’Keeffe deliver large or phased housing schemes?
Yes. Carroll O’Keeffe has delivered major residential developments including Silverbrook, a 200 unit scheme in Tullamore, and Redwood, a 106 unit development on Clara Road.
Large schemes require careful planning around sequencing, site infrastructure, subcontractor coordination, material supply, quality control, health and safety and phased handover — requirements our team manages as standard.
Does social housing construction include site infrastructure?
Yes. Housing schemes usually involve much more than the homes themselves. Carroll O’Keeffe has experience delivering roads, footpaths, drainage, utilities, public lighting, landscaping, boundaries and public areas as part of complete developments.
Good infrastructure planning helps create estates that work for residents, vehicles and maintenance access from day one.
Can Carroll O’Keeffe work in live residential areas?
Yes. Refurbishment and infill projects often take place in occupied estates. Carroll O’Keeffe has experience working in live residential areas, where works must be planned around existing residents, access routes, traffic and safety.
Careful site separation, good housekeeping, clear access planning and respect for the surrounding community are part of how every scheme is managed.
Why choose Carroll O’Keeffe as a social housing contractor?
Clients choose Carroll O’Keeffe because we combine over 38 years of construction experience with a proven housing track record across social, private and age-friendly schemes.
We deliver social housing across the Midlands, including Laois, Offaly and Westmeath, with practical project management, energy efficient construction and a collaborative approach with public sector clients and design teams.
