Grants for Windows and Doors in Ireland for 2024
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The National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme is the main SEAI scheme through which homeowners can apply for financial assistance when upgrading their windows and doors. In addition to this scheme, The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme also offers grants for windows and doors to those who meet specific requirements.
What SEAI Grants for Windows and Doors Are There?
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) offers the following three grants that include upgrades for windows and doors:
- The National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme
- The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme
- The Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme
What Is The National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme?
The National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme, also known as the One-Stop Shop scheme, provides grants to help upgrade the energy efficiency of your home. The grants are administered by the SEAI and a private contractor carries out the work on their behalf.
Under the scheme, you can receive grants towards the upgrading of your windows and doors to help improve your home's heating efficiency.
How Much Are The Grants?
The scheme will provide €800 towards the installation of 2 external doors. Any additional doors will not be covered by the scheme.
In terms of windows, the scheme will provide the following amounts:
| Type of Home | Grant Amount |
|---|---|
| Apartment | €1,500 |
| Mid-terrace house | €1,800 |
| Semi-detached or end of terrace house | €3,000 |
| Detached house | €4,000 |
Last Updated: October 2024
How Do I Qualify For The Grant?
The scheme is available to all homeowners and landlords. To quailfy you must:
- Be the owner of a property built and occupied before 2011 for insulation, heating control systems and renewable systems grants.
- Have a home with a BER of B3 or lower before the work.
- Reach a BER of at least B2 after the work and have a BER improvement of 100kWh/m2 per year.
- Not have already used grants for the same energy upgrades.
- Use an SEAI registered company (One Stop Shop) to manage the process, work and applications.
To apply for this grant, you should contact an SEAI registered One-Stop-Shop.
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What Is the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme?
The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme offers free replacement windows for vulnerable individuals and people who receive certain welfare benefits.
To qualify for a windows grant via this scheme, you need to meet the following criteria:
- Own your home and be living in it.
- Your home must have been built and occupied before 2006.
- Your home must have a BER of C, D, E, F or G.
- Be in receipt of a social welfare payment.
Priority is given to the least energy-efficient homes in the country, those built prior to 1993 with a Building Energy Efficiency rating (BER) of E or lower:
To receive a grant for replacement windows under this scheme, an SEAI contractor will need to visit your home to measure the dimensions of the windows.
Once this information has been sent to the supplier for manufacturing, it will take about four to five weeks for the installation to take place.
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What Is the Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme (EEOS)?
This scheme requires obligated parties (energy suppliers with sales greater than 600 GWh per year) to provide support to homeowners for energy efficiency projects, such as certain home improvements.
Under this scheme, you may be able to get a grant for full window and external door replacements.
To apply for a grant, it’s best to first contact your own energy supplier to see if they will offer support. If not, you can reach out to any other obligated party for help. The following domestic energy suppliers are considered obligated parties:
- Bord Gáis
- Electric Ireland
- Energia
- Flogas
- PrePayPower
- SSE Airtricity
For more information about this scheme and how to apply, head to the designated guide on the Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme (EEOS).
In addition to offering grants for windows and doors, various other grants are also available with SEAI:
- Attic insulation
- Wall insulation
- Ventilation draft proofing
- Solar water heating
- Solar panels
- Compact fluorescent lamps
- Heat pump boilers
- Heating controls
- EV charger
For information about all the SEAI grants for homeowners, you can also head to our dedicated SEAI grants guide.
Free Electricity Allowance Learn more about how much you are entitled to under the Free Electricity Allowance scheme.
Are There Other Grants for Windows and Doors?
SEAI isn’t the only provider of grants for windows and doors. Below, we discuss some other home improvement grants that are available in Ireland.
What Is the Housing Aid for Older People Scheme?
This scheme is aimed at elderly people living in poor housing conditions. You must be over the age of 65 to qualify. Works covered by this scheme include the repair or replacement of windows and doors.
The following table shows the maximum grant values per annual household income. Note that grant values may differ depending on your local authority.
Household Income | Percentage of Total Cost Covered | Maximum Grant Value |
|---|---|---|
Less than €30,000 | 95% | €8,000 |
€30,000 - €35,000 | 85% | €6,800 |
€35,001 - €40,000 | 75% | €6,000 |
€40,001 - €50,000 | 50% | €4,000 |
€50,001 - €60,000 | 30% | €2,400 |
More than €60,000 | None | No Funding Available |
To apply for a grant for windows and doors via this scheme, download an application from your local authority’s website. You can also contact your local authority to request an application by post. Applications are prioritised based on financial and medical circumstances.
Note to Landlords! This scheme is eligible for any home where an older person resides! They do not necessarily need to own the home to have the work done. In short, if you are a landlord and have a long-term lease agreement with a tenant over 65 years of age whose annual income is lower than €60,000 a year, you can apply for this government scheme.
What Is the Contact for Windows and Doors Grants?
Do you have a query about a certain grant for windows and doors? Perhaps you're unsure if you're eligible, or you have questions about the application process.
To help you get your query solved as quickly as possible, we've listed all the contact numbers and details below for the schemes we described in the previous sections.
How Do I Contact SEAI Window and Doors Grants?
For queries regarding SEAI grants for windows and doors, call 01 808 2004.
SEAI Scheme | Contact Method | Contact Number/Email |
|---|---|---|
Customer Service | Phone | 01 808 2100 |
Fully Funded Energy Upgrade | Phone | 01 808 2004 |
Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme | ||
Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme |
Is There a Contact for Other Schemes?
Do you have a query that's not for SEAI? To speak with someone about the Housing Aid for Older People Scheme, you will need to contact your local authority. For more details about the Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) Scheme, contact your local Revenue office.
Let’s now have a look below at some common questions that people have concerning new windows and doors.
New Windows and Doors FAQs
How much do new windows and doors cost?
The cost of new windows and doors varies depending on many factors, such as size, style and material. New windows usually range from €450 to €1,700 per window. A new door costs around €700.
How many years do new windows last?
Windows usually last for 20 to 25 years. While aluminium windows are more susceptible to dents, vinyl window frames, such as uPVC, can last for up to 40 years. Other external factors, such as extreme weather conditions, can also affect how long your windows will last.
How much can new windows save on energy costs?
Replacing old single-pane windows with new energy-efficient ones that have double or triple glazing could reduce your energy bills by €100 to €400 per year. If you already have double-pane windows, your savings will be much less at an estimated €20 to €100.
What time of year is best to replace windows?
It’s best to replace windows in the spring or early summer. Not only will you avoid letting in a cold draft, but some materials, such as caulk, should only be applied when the temperature is above 5 degrees Celsius.
If your windows are inefficient, and it’s the middle of winter, you don’t have to wait until the warmer months to replace them, however. By going ahead with the work, you will likely notice an extreme increase in your home’s comfort level once the new windows are installed. Many companies also offer discounts during the off-season.
This programme was a pilot project which ended in February 2022. Any applications received for this scheme are being transferred to the previously mentioned Better Energy Warmer Home Scheme.
The warmth and wellbeing scheme targeted people who live with a chronic respiratory disease. These citizens may have been eligible for replacement windows and doors under this programme.
The following criteria must have been met in order to receive the grant for windows and doors:
- You live with a chronic respiratory condition
- You are either 55 or older or under 12
- An HSE official has referred you to the scheme
- You reside at the property where new windows or doors are needed
- The home was built and occupied before 2006
- You (or another member of the household) receive either the One-Parent Family payment or the Fuel Allowance
- You live in the area designated for the scheme (Dublin 8, 10, 12, 22 and 24)
- You either own or rent the property from an approved housing association/local authority
This scheme worked on a referral basis. You must have applied for this grant on the SEAI website prior to February 2022. If your application was accepted, an SEAI surveyor would contact you and arrange a time to visit the property. The surveyor would then visit your home and make note of the required works.
If the surveyor identified eligible upgrades, an SEAI Installer would then be assigned to your home. This installer would then contact you to make arrangements for installations. Due to such high demand, it could take up to 12 months for the repairs or renovations to be completed.
Once the works have been completed, a full inspection would be carried out. Your home would then be given its new Building Energy Rating (BER).
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