Why energy bills are often higher than expected
In many homes, high energy bills are not caused by one single issue. Heat can be lost through
poorly insulated walls or attics, older
heating systems, draughts, or ventilation that is not working efficiently.
Because these factors are connected, focusing on one area in isolation does not always lead to meaningful savings. For example, upgrading a
heating system may have limited impact if heat is still escaping through the building fabric.
A Home Energy Assessment looks at the whole home, helping to identify the real causes of energy loss rather than relying on assumptions.
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Home Energy Assessment provides a detailed understanding of how your home performs today. During the assessment, a qualified assessor reviews insulation levels, heating systems and controls, ventilation, and overall heat loss.
This information is brought together into a clear analysis that shows where energy is being wasted and which changes would have the greatest impact. Instead of generic advice, you receive guidance based on your specific home.
This clarity helps homeowners avoid spending money on upgrades that deliver little return.
Focusing on the upgrades that matter most
One of the key ways a
Home Energy Assessment saves money is by helping you prioritise. Not every home needs the same improvements, and not every upgrade delivers the same level of benefit.
For some homes, improved attic or wall insulation can significantly reduce heat loss. For others, heating system upgrades or improved controls may offer the biggest improvement. In many cases, combining measures in the right order delivers better results than tackling them individually.
The assessment provides a tailored upgrade pathway, allowing you to plan improvements carefully and manage costs over time if needed.
Understanding grants without assumptions
A Home Energy Assessment also helps clarify which
SEAI grants may apply to your home. Grant availability depends on your property and the measures recommended, and it is important to understand this before making decisions.
At
Churchfield Home Services, grants are explained carefully and clearly. The assessment gives you the information you need to understand what support may be available, without pressure to proceed or assumptions about outcomes.
This allows you to factor potential supports into your planning with confidence.
Saving money without rushing decisions
Reducing energy bills does not mean rushing into upgrades. Many homeowners use their
Home Energy Assessment to plan improvements gradually, starting with the changes that deliver the most benefit.
Others choose to move forward more quickly once they understand the potential impact on comfort and running costs. Both approaches are valid. The key is having clear, reliable information before spending money.
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Home Energy Assessment supports better decisions, not rushed ones.
What happens next?
If you are looking to reduce your energy bills and want to understand where savings are realistically possible, a Home Energy Assessment is the natural first step.
You can book your
assessment online or by phone. A qualified assessor will visit your home, complete the survey and BER, and prepare a clear, easy-to-understand report. Once you receive it, you can review the findings in your own time and decide what — if anything — you want to do next. There is no obligation to proceed beyond the assessment.
Churchfield Home Services carries out Home Energy Assessments across Dublin, Mayo, Galway, Sligo, Roscommon, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow. As a Registered SEAI One Stop Shop, we provide clear guidance from assessment through to upgrade, supporting you at every stage if you choose to move forward.
To get started, visit our website to book your Home Energy Assessment online, or call
0818 011 022 to speak with our team.