Home Energy Advice in Dublin
Independent advice on your BER, which upgrades to do first, and which SEAI grants your home can use.
Most homeowners know their house could be warmer and cheaper to run, but not which upgrade to do first or how the grants fit together. Our energy advice visit starts with the house itself: construction type, existing insulation, windows, heating system, ventilation and your current BER if you have one.
From there we set out a sensible order of works. Fabric first is the usual rule: stop the heat escaping through the attic, walls, floor and draughts before spending on heating. We explain what each step is likely to cost, what it should save, which SEAI individual grants apply, and when a One Stop Shop route is better value because it unlocks extra grant measures such as floor insulation and airtightness.
If you are planning a heat pump, we tell you whether the house is ready for one. If you are buying a home, we can review it before you commit. The advice is independent of any single product, and if building works such as extensions or whole-house retrofits are involved, our parent company MZCC.ie can take them on.
Home Energy Advice by area
How home energy advice applies to the homes in each area we cover, from period red-bricks to modern estates.
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Co. Kildare
Home Energy Advice: common questions
What is a BER and do I need one?
A Building Energy Rating rates a home from A1 (most efficient) to G. It is required when a home is sold or rented, and a post-works BER is needed for many SEAI grants. Our advice explains what is holding your rating back and what would move it.
Which upgrade should I do first?
Usually the fabric: attic insulation, draught-proofing and wall insulation, because they reduce how much heat the house needs. Heating upgrades such as heat pumps come after, sized to the improved house. The right order depends on your construction, which is what the visit is for.
Should I apply for individual grants or use a One Stop Shop?
Individual grants suit one or two measures you manage yourself. A One Stop Shop manages a multi-measure upgrade, handles the grant, and can unlock extra measures such as floor insulation and airtightness. We explain which route fits your plans.
Related services
Airtightness Testing
Blower-door testing that measures how much heat your home leaks through gaps, and shows exactly where.
Thermal Imaging Surveys
Infrared surveys that show where your home loses heat, where insulation is missing, and where damp is likely.
External Wall Insulation
A certified insulated render system wrapped around the outside of the house, with the details around windows, eaves and sills done properly.
Book a free consultation for home energy advice.
Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week. No obligation.