SEAI Home Energy Upgrades Specialist; Retrofit One Stop Shop

Has Your Home Been Impacted by Defective Concrete Blocks?

If your home has been affected by defective concrete blocks, Churchfield Home Services is here to help as an SEAI-registered One Stop Shop. We guide you through every step of your rebuild, help you access up to €33,400 in SEAI grants, and plan energy upgrades so your new home is warmer, more comfortable and built to last.

Why Homeowners Choose Churchfield Home Services?

Expert-Led Home Upgrades

At Churchfield Home Services, every project is managed by experienced retrofit specialists who understand Irish homes old and new. Our tailored solutions enhance comfort and efficiency while preserving the character and quality of your property.

Seamless, Hassle-Free Process

From the initial assessment to the final installation, our One Stop Shop team manages every aspect of your home upgrade. We handle surveys, grants, and upgrades, providing you with a seamless, hassle-free experience and ensuring minimal disruption throughout the process.

Tailored, Future-Ready Solutions

Our retrofit solutions are tailored to meet your home’s specific needs, utilizing breathable, high-quality materials and proven techniques. We create energy-efficient, healthy living spaces that are built to perform, last, and enhance comfort for years to come.

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Book a BER Assessment for Your Defective Home

If your home is being assessed under the Defective Concrete Block Scheme, a BER assessment is required before demolition. This BER does not evaluate upgrade potential. It simply records the current energy rating of the property so your remediation grant can proceed.

SEAI registered BER Assessor
Official BER certificate for grant processing
Fast survey and digital report for your application

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Your Guide to the Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme

Eligible Locations

This scheme applies to privately owned homes in the counties of Clare, Donegal, Limerick, Mayo and Sligo.

Who Can Qualify

Owners of the property used as their principal private residence. Registered landlords with a tenancy registered with the Residential Tenancies Board on or before 1 November 2021 (limited to one rental property per household) subject to clawback if the property is sold within a set period.

Assessment & Damage Threshold

A building professional must be engaged to produce a Building Condition Assessment (BCA) report (in line with standard I.S. 465) to determine if the home meets the damage threshold for the scheme.

What the Scheme Supports/Remediation Options

The Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme offers five levels of remediation depending on the severity of damage, ranging from full demolition and rebuild on the same footprint to partial wall reconstruction.

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D1 → A3, massive increase in comfort & over 70% reduction in energy bills!

John and Brenda wanted a warmer, more efficient home as they looked ahead to retirement.

“For me it was more about the cost… Brenda was more about the heat. We brought both of our reasons together and found Churchfield. Churchfield were so helpful in every area.” — John Brady

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A Step by Step Look at

How We Transform Your Home

Home Energy AssessmentA clear plan to boost energy efficiency and comfort with expert recommendations, cost estimates, and tailored solutions.

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Smart Upgrade Starts with Comparison.

Quickly find the best SEAI grants for your home. whether you're upgrading insulation, heating or adding renewable energy, we help you explore your options and match with the right funding.

Our simple process shows what you qualify for, helping you save more, reduce upgrade costs and boost energy efficiency.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can access SEAI's One Stop Shop Scheme, subject to the scheme terms and conditions, if you're DCB remediation works are approved by your Local Authority/Housing Agency.

Low-Cost Finance of up to €75,000 Now Available!

We’re committed to making high-quality home energy upgrades accessible. Through the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI), eligible applicants can access low-cost finance to fund retrofit works for energy efficiency and decarbonisation:

Unsecured reduced fixed interest rate loans from 3.75% APR.
Loans from €5,000 - €75,000 per property and repay over terms from 1 to 10 years.
Use at least 75% of the loan for energy efficiency purposes. Giving you a 20% improvement in your home's energy efficiency.

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