Insurance & Grant Works

ProBuild Ireland are fully experienced in dealing with both grants and insurance works.

If your home or property was damaged by fire, theft or water and you can claim it off the insurance company, please get in touch and we will provide you with a detailed estimate of costs for your insurance company.

If you think it’s time to revamp your home, the renovation does not have to be costly.

Please have a read through the grants available below. A lot of people are unaware that there are generous grants on offer by the state and miss out on the opportunity to claim it.

Please note that the details provided on this page are for information purpose only. To check your eligibility, please contact the relevant body.

Better Energy Home Scheme

The Better Energy Homes Scheme provides grants to homeowners to improve energy efficiency in their homes. Landlords and owners of more than one property can also apply for a grant under the scheme. It is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).

Grants are available for the following energy-saving work:

Roof Insulation
Wall Insulation E.G. Cavity Wall, Internal Dry Lining or External Insulation
Heating Controls Upgrade
Installation of a High-Efficiency Boiler (more than 90% efficiency) Including Heating Control Upgrade
A Building Energy Rating (BER)
(Following any energy saving work you must get a BER to qualify for the grant)
Solar Heating

Mobility Aids Grant Scheme

The Mobility Aids Grant Scheme provides grants for works designed to address mobility problems in the home, such as the purchase and installation of grab-rails, a level access shower, access ramps or a stair-lift.

The scheme is primarily for older people, but people with a disability can also apply for it.

Housing Aid for Older People Scheme

The Housing Aid for Older People Scheme is used to improve the condition of an older person's home.

In general, it is aimed at people 66 years of age and older, who are living in poor housing conditions. However, in cases of genuine hardship the local authority may assist people under age 66.

Housing Adaptation Grant for People with Disabilities

A housing adaptation grant is available where changes need to be made to a home to make it suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty to live in.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet or a stair-lift. In some cases, the provision of heating can be included, but only under certain conditions.