Free support for Arklow homeowners

Warmer Homes Arklow

100% funded.

A warmer home, at no cost to you.

We’ll help you check if you qualify for the SEAI Warmer Homes Scheme and apply, one step at a time.

Check if you qualify Talk to a local adviser

No cost for approved works

Free help with your application

Local advice in Arklow

Come in and talk to us

Get free, one-to-one help from a local Home Energy Adviser. No appointment needed.

Every Thursday 11am to 12pm

Árus Lorcáin
(ÁRUS LORCÁIN, CASTLE PARK, ARKLOW, CO. WICKLOW, Y14 R822)

Free, friendly application support

Please confirm the current clinic time with Arklow Library before travelling.

Arus Lorcan

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Check Your Eligible

You own and live in your home

The property is your main home.

Your home was built before 2006

It was built and occupied before 2006 and has a Building Energy Rating (BER) of C or lower.

You receive a qualifying payment

You receive one of the social welfare payments listed below.

Do you receive one of these payments?

Fuel Allowance

Working Family Payment

One-Parent Family Payment

Domiciliary Care Allowance

Carer’s Allowance

You live with the person you care for.

Jobseeker’s Allowance

You have received it for over 6 months and have a child under 7.

Disability Allowance

You have received it for over 6 months and have a child under 7.

Not sure? You don’t have to work it out alone.

A local adviser can help you check. Final approval rests with SEAI.

Find your local help

Apply with a little local help

Your Home Energy Adviser can help you with the application and explain what happens next.

Application

Meet your adviser, check your eligibility and gather your documents. Complete the application together.

Home survey

Once approved, an SEAI surveyor visits your home to recommend suitable upgrades.

Upgrade works

The approved energy improvements are carried out at no cost to you.

Final energy rating

Your home receives a final inspection and an updated Building Energy Rating (BER).

Waiting times depend on demand and the works needed. Your adviser can explain the stages; SEAI manages approval and the upgrades.

Improvements that keep your home warm

An SEAI surveyor will visit your home and recommend the upgrades that are suitable for you. Approved works are fully funded.

Warmer homes. Lower bills. Better living.

Insulation

Attic, cavity wall, external wall or internal wall insulation.

Draught proofing

Help stop warm air escaping through gaps.

Hot water and lighting

Lagging jackets for hot water cylinders and energy-efficient lighting.

Heating and windows

Renewable heating systems or replacement windows in some cases, where recommended by SEAI.

Bring what you can

These documents will help get things started. Don’t worry if you do not have everything yet — come along anyway.

An electricity bill

Your meter point number (MPRN) and Eircode.

Proof you own your home

A mortgage statement, home insurance, Local Property Tax letter, title deeds or a recent utility bill.

Your personal details

Your PPS number and date of birth for payment confirmation.

For our homes. For our town.

Warmer Homes Arklow is a community campaign, not a commercial business. We help local homeowners access the SEAI Warmer Homes Scheme.

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