Glasnevin home achieves BER A3 after home energy upgrade
Frank’s Glasnevin semi-detached home went from BER G to BER A3 after a home energy upgrade through SEAI’s One Stop Shop service.
Background
Frank bought his home in Glasnevin as a new build in 1973, at the time it was considered state-of-the-art but as the years went on, Frank and his family found the house cold and drafty, especially during the winter months. The gas bills also began to skyrocket for a few months of the year. Frank had the boiler serviced every year but when the plumber eventually refused to touch it because it was so out of date, Frank knew it was time to upgrade.
The One Stop Shop Journey
Inspired by two neighbours in his estate who upgraded their homes, Frank began researching home energy upgrades and decided that the One Stop Shop route was the best option for him as there were a lot of works that needed to be carried out at once. He chose a contractor on the SEAI website and Frank said that they ‘held his hand’ through the whole process. Bayview, Franks chosen One Stop Shop, sent out an assessor to determine the works that needed to be carried out.
The Project
When the report came back, it was established that a suite of works needed to be undertaken, including:
- New windows
- External door
- A new heating system – a heat pump was recommended.
- New radiators
- Roof insulation
- Wall insulation
The windows were installed first, and Frank said you could ‘feel the seal’ immediately, Bayview carried out the rest of the more invasive works while Frank was on holidays.
The results
“From the day the heat pump was installed, the internal temperature of the house hasn’t budged 1 degree between 20 and 19 degrees, you don’t need to maintain it or turn it on or off” says Frank. The temperature even remains consistent with the windows open. The cost of the project was approx. €84,000 with a grant from SEAI of over €20,000. Frank says that because of the upgrade works, he was able to give the house a makeover and renew the property which hadn’t been updated in decades. The house went from BER G to BER A3, which is a fantastic result and will make Frank’s home warm and comfortable for the winter months ahead.