Insulation
Complete Home Insulation in Ireland: Cost, Order & Grants
What complete home insulation involves, the right order to do it, what it costs in Ireland, and how SEAI grants cut the bill at every step.
The Ballyhome Blog
Grants, insulation & BER, explained clearly.
Straight-talking guides to SEAI grants, home insulation, reroofing and energy upgrades, written for homeowners across Cork and Munster.
Homeowner Guides
What Happens at a Free Home Energy Assessment
What a free home energy assessment involves, step by step: what we look at, what you get in writing, what it costs (nothing) and what happens after. No pressure.
Homeowner Guides
How to Choose an SEAI-Registered Contractor in Cork
What SEAI-registered actually means, the questions that separate good contractors from cheap ones, and how to read two quotes that are thousands of euro apart.
Retrofit & Renovation
Making Good: What Happens After the Insulation
Insulation is half the job. Making good is the other half: plaster, reveals, sills and finishes returned properly. What it includes and what to demand in any quote.
Roofing & Reroofing
Chimney Renovation in Ireland: Signs, Cost & Heat Loss
How to tell your chimney needs work, what a renovation involves, what drives the cost, and why an unused open flue quietly leaks heat all winter.
Retrofit & Renovation
Is a Solar Battery Worth It in Ireland? An Honest Guide
A solar battery is worth it for some Irish homes and not others. Who genuinely benefits, who can skip it, the grant truth, and how to decide with your own numbers.
Retrofit & Renovation
Do Solar Panels Actually Work in Irish Weather?
Yes: solar panels run on daylight, not sunshine, and Ireland has plenty. What panels really generate through Irish seasons, clouds and rain, with honest numbers.
Retrofit & Renovation
Solar Panel Payback in Ireland: The Real Numbers
Most Irish solar systems pay for themselves in roughly 5 to 8 years. What actually decides your payback, the three income streams, and how to make it faster.
Insulation
Floor Insulation in Ireland: Cost, Methods & What to Know
Cold floors are the forgotten heat loss. How floor insulation works for timber and concrete floors, what it costs, and the truth about grant support in 2026.
Retrofit & Renovation
How Many Solar Panels Does an Irish Home Need?
Most Irish homes need a 3 to 6 kWp solar system, roughly 8 to 14 panels. How to size yours by usage, roof and grant, with the numbers that actually decide it.
Insulation
Attic or Walls: Where to Insulate First in an Irish Home
Attic or wall insulation first? The short answer is the attic, then walls. Here is why the order matters, the numbers behind it, and when to break the rule.
Insulation
What Insulation Costs in Ireland: Every Type Compared
Attic, cavity, internal, external and floor insulation costs in Ireland, side by side, with the SEAI grant for each and the order that makes every euro work hardest.
Insulation
External Wall Insulation in Ireland: Cost, Grants & Is It Worth It?
What external wall insulation costs in Ireland in 2026, the SEAI grant by home type, how it compares to cavity and internal insulation, and whether it pays off.
Insulation
Will Insulation Cause Damp or Mould? The Honest Answer
Does insulating a house cause damp, condensation or mould? The honest answer: done right it prevents them. How moisture really works, and the mistakes to avoid.
SEAI Grants
SEAI Grants Explained: The Complete 2026 Guide for Homeowners
The complete 2026 guide to SEAI grants: every grant amount by home type, who qualifies, the One Stop Shop vs individual route, and exactly how to apply.
Homeowner Guides
How to Apply for a Housing Adaptation Grant (Step by Step)
A clear, step-by-step guide to applying for a Housing Adaptation Grant in Ireland: the documents, the order to do things, and the mistakes that cause delays.
Homeowner Guides
The Occupational Therapist Report for Housing Grants
What an Occupational Therapist report is, why housing adaptation grants need one, who arranges it, what it costs and how the €300 reimbursement works.
SEAI Grants
Attic Insulation Grant 2026: Cost, Savings & How to Apply
Attic insulation is the cheapest, fastest home energy upgrade in Ireland. Here is the SEAI grant by home type, what it costs, what you save, and how to claim it.
Retrofit & Renovation
Croí Cónaithe Grant 2026: Up to €70,000 for a Vacant Home
The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant gives up to €50,000 for a vacant home, or €70,000 if derelict. The rules, who qualifies and how to apply, explained.
Retrofit & Renovation
Heat Pump Grants in Ireland: Cost, Savings & Is It Right for You?
What the SEAI heat pump grant is worth in 2026, what a heat pump costs to run, how it compares to oil and gas, and the one thing your home needs first.
Homeowner Guides
Mobility Aids Grant Ireland: €8,000 for a Faster Fix
The Mobility Aids Grant gives up to €8,000 for grab rails, ramps, level-access showers and stairlifts. Who qualifies, what it covers and how to apply, fast.
Insulation
Cavity Wall Insulation: Cost, Grant & Is It Right for Your Home?
What cavity wall insulation costs in Ireland, the SEAI grant by home type, how to tell if you have a fillable cavity, and how it compares to external and internal.
Homeowner Guides
Housing Aid for Older People Grant: A 2026 Guide
The Housing Aid for Older People Grant gives up to €10,700 for essential home repairs for over-66s. Who qualifies, what it covers and how to apply.
BER & Efficiency
What Is a BER Rating? Ireland's Energy Rating Explained
What a BER means for your home in Ireland, how the A to G scale and kWh/m²/yr work, why it matters for bills and selling, and how to improve it.
Insulation
Internal Wall Insulation (Dry Lining): Cost, Grant & When to Choose It
What internal wall insulation costs in Ireland in 2026, the SEAI grant by home type, when dry lining beats external or cavity, and the detailing that matters.
Homeowner Guides
Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability (2026)
The Housing Adaptation Grant gives up to €40,000 to adapt a home for a person with a disability. Who qualifies, what it covers, the income bands and how to apply.
Roofing & Reroofing
Reroofing in Ireland: Signs You Need It, Cost & Insulation
How to tell if your roof needs replacing, what reroofing involves and costs in Ireland, and why it is the ideal time to add grant-supported insulation.
Retrofit & Renovation
Solar PV Grant Ireland 2026: Cost, Savings & Payback
The SEAI solar PV grant in 2026, worth up to €1,800: how the per-kWp tiers work, whether your roof suits solar, the three ways panels pay back, and how to apply.
Homeowner Guides
How Much Does It Cost to Heat a Home in Ireland?
What it really costs to heat an Irish home, what drives your bill, how fuels compare, and how much a warmer, better-insulated home can save you over time.