Common SEAI Grant Mistakes Homeowners Make

Why Grant Mistakes Happen

Most homeowners do not deal with energy grants every day. The rules, requirements and sequencing can feel technical.

Grants are administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, and while the supports are generous, they must be applied for correctly.

At Churchfield Home Services, we regularly speak to homeowners who began upgrades with good intentions — but without clear guidance. Below are some of the most common mistakes we see.

Starting Work Before Grant Approval

This is one of the most serious errors.

For both individual grants and One Stop Shop upgrades, approval must be secured before work begins. If work starts before approval is confirmed, the grant may not be payable.

At Churchfield Home Services, we ensure grant approval is in place before installation begins, protecting your eligibility from day one.

Choosing the Wrong Grant Route

Some homeowners apply for individual measures when they would benefit more from a structured One Stop Shop upgrade. Others assume they must commit to a full upgrade when a single measure would suit their situation.

Without understanding the difference, it is easy to limit your options.

Churchfield begins with a Home Energy Assessment so you can clearly see whether a coordinated upgrade or individual measure is the right pathway for your home.