How much is the SEAI grant for external insulation in Ardee?

Homeowners in Ardee can claim SEAI insulation grants of up to €8,000 for detached houses, €6,000 for semi-detached/end-terrace houses, €3,500 for mid-terrace houses, and €3,000 for apartments. Isotherm deducts this directly from your invoice.

External wall insulation in Ardee

Q: Do I need planning permission for EWI in Ardee?

For most standard homes in Ardee, external wall insulation falls under exempted development. However, if your property is a Protected Structure or is located in an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) within Louth, you should check with Louth County Council before starting.

Direct external wall insulation contractor serving Ardee, Co. Louth. Certified Baumit systems with direct SEAI grant deduction.

We survey and wrap houses in Ardee, Co. Louth with NSAI-certified Baumit external insulation systems. Direct contractor crews, SEAI grant deducted from invoice, and custom aluminium window sills fabricated by our sister workshop, Cills.ie.

Local Housing Stock

Ardee property profiles

Louth has a mix of Victorian and mid-century solid brick or blockwork terraced and semi-detached homes in Drogheda and Dundalk, alongside detached rural residences across the county. External wall insulation provides continuous external thermal envelope protection.

Why Wrap in Ardee

Thermal & facade performance

Wrapping your Ardee home with Baumit graphite EPS external insulation stops heat escaping through masonry, eliminates condensation, and permanently upgrades your comfort and BER rating.

Planning Regulations in Ardee

Planning Authority: Louth County Council

External wall insulation is typically exempted development for residential properties in Louth. For protected structures in historic zones of Drogheda or Dundalk, check with Louth County Council.

2026 SEAI Grants in Ardee

We process your SEAI grant paperwork directly and deduct the grant value from your invoice.

Detached

€8,000

Semi-D / End

€6,000

Mid-Terrace

€3,500

Apartment

€3,000

Eligibility: Properties in Ardee built and occupied on or before 31 December 2010 qualify for SEAI grant support. Homes with previous cavity bead insulation now qualify for the full EWI grant under the 2026 second wall measure.

Progress

Step 1 of 3

1. Property Profile

Select your building details to start your out-of-pocket calculation.

House Type

Existing Wall Type

Approximate Year Built

*Note: Properties must be built and occupied before 2011 to qualify for the SEAI grant.

Contractor Standards

NSAI-Certified Baumit Systems Installed in Ardee

Every wrap in Ardee includes bespoke powder-coated aluminium window sills fabricated by our sister workshop, Cills.ie.

Baumit external wall insulation system with custom Cills.ie aluminium sills on a completed house wrap in Ardee

Baumit EPS System · Ardee

NSAI-certified graphite EPS boards mechanically anchored and bonded, finished with weather-resistant SilikonTop silicone render and custom Cills.ie aluminium sills.

Baumit openSystem breathable external wall insulation on an external wall insulation project in Ardee

Baumit openSystem & Sto (on request)

Vapour-permeable breathable systems for solid masonry walls, with unclipped gas meter box brackets and sleeved wall ventilation. Sto systems also installed on request.

Frequently Asked Questions (Ardee)

Do I need planning permission for EWI in Ardee?+

For most standard homes in Ardee, EWI falls under exempted development. However, if your house is a protected structure or in an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) within Louth, changing the facade requires planning permission from Louth County Council.

How much can I save on heating in a typical Ardee home?+

A typical solid-walled semi-detached house in Ardee can save between €600 and €1,000 per year on heating bills after completing a full external insulation upgrade, while significantly improving indoor comfort and draft elimination.

How long does the installation process take in Ardee?+

A standard semi-detached or detached home in Ardee takes approximately 2 to 3 weeks to insulate externally, depending on weather conditions. This includes scaffolding set-up, board application, mesh basecoat, and the final decorative render.

Book your on-site wall survey in Ardee

We survey your property, specify the certified Baumit system, calculate your SEAI grant, and carry out the installation with our direct crews.

Call 01 223 8774 Request Survey Online