Insulation grants
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 name | Description | Types of home | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
* The roof insulation grant is only available for top-floor apartments or an apartment where the roof is a heat loss element i.e. the heat escaping from the apartment's roof is escaping to the outside.
An apartment which has other separate apartments located directly above is not eligible to avail of the SEAI roof insulation grant as the roof in this apartment is not considered a heat loss roof element for the building.
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 for information on how to apply for and claim 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 applySEAI has three energy upgrade options
Whether you want to improve one area or completely upgrade your home, we have grant options available.
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