Insulate your walls and attic to make your home more comfortable.

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About the grant

Insulation is a key step in making your home more comfortable and energy efficient. These grants will help you to insulate your walls and attic to reduce heat loss and your heating bills. Learn about the grant values and how to apply.

Grant values for insulation

Each individual grant offers a fixed value.

Grant name DescriptionTypes of homeValue

Attic insulation

Often the most cost effective upgrade made to a house.

Apartment (any)

Mid-Terrace

Semi-detached or end of terrace

Detached house

€800

€1,200

€1,300

 

€1,500

Cavity wall insulation

Cavity walls are injected from the outside with insulation.

Apartment (any)

Mid-Terrace

Semi-detached or end of terrace

Detached house

€700

€800

€1,200

 

€1,700

Internal Insulation (Dry Lining)

Insulation boards are fixed to the inside of external walls.

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)

Insulating materials are fixed to the outer surface of external walls.

Apartment (any)

Mid-Terrace

Semi-detached or end of terrace

Detached house

€3,000

€3,500

€6,000

 

€8,000

Guides to insulation

Learn more about the different types of insulation for your home. You can also download our homeowner's guides to insulation. They will give you all the information you need about creating a cosier home.

Who can apply

All homeowners, including private landlords, whose homes were built and occupied before 2011 can apply. This is defined as the date your electricity meter was installed.

Grant funding can only be issued once per property for each type of works. This means that any property which previously availed of wall insulation via the Better Energy Homes scheme, or any other government scheme, cannot receive additional support for further wall insulation works

 

Before you apply

 

Homeowner Application Guide

Please ensure you are familiar with your comprehensive Homeowner Application Guide to Applying For and Claiming Cash Grants with Terms and Conditions.

 

Building Regulations (Part L)

Part L of the Building Regulations require that after any alteration to a minimum of 25% of your home’s surface area, either:

  • your home achieves a minimum B2 BER rating

or

  • your heating system and attic insulation comply with the Building Regulation standards

If you are applying for an SEAI grant for External or Internal Wall Insulation you are required to comply with these Building Regulations as a condition of your grant payment.

Planning considerations

In some cases external insulation may require planning permission. For example with protected structures, in architectural conservation areas or where the works result in an alteration to the front profile of the property. Please check with your registered contractor or local planning authority.

Planning permission is not required for internal or cavity insulation.

ESB Networks service alteration

Depending on the configuration of the electricity cables/wires at your home, you may require an ESB Networks Service Alteration as part of your External Wall Insulation works. Please check with your registered contractor prior to any works commencing. If an alteration is required, you will need to contact ESB Networks well in advance of any works commencing to request a Service Alteration. Please note that fees may apply and you may experience some delays as a result. Please visit www.esbnetworks.ie for further information.

How to apply

Find out about the application process if you are applying and managing the upgrade yourself.

How to apply

Compare upgrade options

There are a number of ways to plan and manage your home energy upgrade and grant applications. Compare the options to see what works for you.

  • Individual Energy Upgrade Grants

    (Comprising Better Energy Homes and Solar PV schemes)

    Selection of individual grants for home energy upgrades

    Part funded with SEAI grants

    Homeowners manage their upgrades including:

    • contractor selection
    • grant application
    • contractor works
    • follow up BER

    Who this is for

    • homeowners and private landlords
  • One Stop Shop Service

    A complete home energy upgrade solution

    Part funded with SEAI grants

    Managed by a One Stop Shop including:

    • home energy assessment
    • grant application
    • project management
    • contractor works
    • follow up BER

    Who this is for

    • homeowners and private landlords
  • Fully Funded Energy Upgrade

    (Comprising Warmer Homes)

    For qualifying homeowners

    Fully funded by SEAI

    Managed by SEAI and includes:

    • home survey
    • contractor selection
    • contractor works
    • follow up BER

    Who this is for

    • qualifying homeowners in receipt of certain welfare benefits

Plan your home energy upgrade

Your home energy upgrade journey should be done in 3 steps. Following this process gives you the best results for your investment at every stage.

3 steps to a warmer home

Contact us

Call: 01808 2004
Email: info@seai.ie