SEAI Insulation Grants are available for Irish Homes
SEAI grant is a great support to help you offset some of the costs for upgrading your insulation. Please see below for more details
Will I have to spend a lot of money on insulation?
When considering the cost of home insulation, many people are worried that it will be too expensive to justify. However, the long-term financial benefits that come with energy efficiency should not be overlooked; in addition to improved comfort and warmth, you can save a considerable amount on fuel every year.
In order to make it more attractive for homeowners to insulate their homes, various grants are offered by the government. The SEAI grant is just one example, covering a certain percentage of insulation costs along with other efficiency improvements.
Getting approved for this grant ensures the investment pays off over time. So it may not cost you a fortune after all if you decide to insulate your home! Furthermore, with government policy introducing carbon taxing for non-energy efficient homes, now is an ideal time to address any insulation needs you may have.
Individual Energy Upgrade
Some homeowners and landlords choose to manage their own home energy upgrades. This option is suitable for homeowners and landlords who wish to apply for individual energy upgrades like attic or wall insulation, and manage their own project. They can choose their own contractor, apply for the grant online, and claim the grant after works are completed.
Before proceeding to this grant, just make sure that your home is built and occupied before 2011 for the insulation and heating controls grant. And your home is built and occupied before 2021 for heat pumps and renewable systems.
For more information about the Individual Energy Upgrade Grant and how to apply, visit their website.
Fully Funded Energy Upgrade
The Fully Funded Energy Upgrade Scheme is available to eligible homeowners who meet certain criteria. In order to apply for the scheme,
- You must own and live in your own home which must be your main residence.
- Your home must have been built and occupied before 2006 in order for you to be eligible.
- You receive one social welfare payment
If you meet all of these criteria, you may be eligible for a SEAI grant which will cover the cost of energy upgrades to your home.
For more information about the Fully Funded Energy Upgrade Grant and how to apply, visit their website.
How the SEAI Insulation Grant works
1. Get grant advise on grant process and eligibility
2. Decide on what parts of your house you are going to insulate
3. Get your documentation ready and submit application to SEAI
4. Get the insulation work carried out and completed
5. Submit your receipts to SEAI for grant drawdown
How Much Does It Cost To Upgrade My insulation
Loft insulation Up to €1500
Loft insulation is the most effective and cost-efficient form of home insulation. Not only does it help to reduce energy costs due to reduced heat loss, but it also helps to provide a noise barrier. People don’t often think about the SEAI grant when it comes to heating their homes, but the SEAI grant can offer homeowners considerable savings with regards to insulating their attics.
- Apartment (any) €800
- Mid-Terrace €1,200
- Semi-detached or end of terrace €1,300
- Detached house €1,500
Internal Insulation (Dry Lining) Up to €4500
For a detached house, you can upgrade the walls with insulation for up to €4,500 thanks to the SEAI grant. Through this grant, homeowners can choose between installing regular insulation with studs or extra thick insulation slab material. Either way, after installation you’ll be pleased to have brand new looking walls in your home.
- Apartment (any) €1500
- Mid-Terrace €2000
- Semi-detached or end of terrace €3500
- Detached house €4500
External Wall Insulation up to €8,000
External wall insulation is a great way to make your home energy efficient while giving it a fresh, new look. Applying the correct material to your walls can save you money on energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. In addition, government grants are available to help fund this work, such as the SEAI grant. By applying for these grants, you can partially cover the cost of exterior insulation and make it easier to afford.
- Apartment (any) €3,000
- Mid-Terrace €3,500
- Semi-detached or end of terrace €6,000
- Detached house €8,000
