Wall & Attic Insulation Grants
Wall & Attic Insulation to make your home more comfortable.
Grant values for insulation
| 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 |
Guides to insulation
You can download the SEAI 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 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.
Guides to insulation
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
- 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.