Common SEAI Grant Mistakes a Home Energy Assessment Helps You Avoid

Mistake 5: Assuming similar homes will follow the same path

We regularly hear, “My neighbour did this, so I should qualify too.” In reality, two homes that look similar can perform very differently due to construction type, previous upgrades and layout.

A Home Energy Assessment is specific to your home, removing assumptions and helping you plan based on facts rather than comparisons.

Mistake 6: Underestimating the process

Grants involve documentation, standards and defined steps. Trying to navigate this without a clear plan often leads to frustration and delays.

Starting with a Home Energy Assessment gives you a clear overview of what’s involved and how the process works before any decisions are made.

What happens next

A Home Energy Assessment brings everything back to the home itself. Instead of reacting to grant headlines or mixed advice online, you receive clear, tailored guidance based on how your home performs today.

From there, you can decide — in your own time — whether to proceed with upgrades, which options make sense, and how grants fit into that journey. The goal is clarity first, so every next step is informed, realistic and suited to your home.