As winter begins to loosen its grip, many Irish homeowners breathe a sigh of relief at lower heating bills and brighter evenings. But late winter is actually one of the smartest times to start planning a home energy retrofit. If you’ve spent the colder months feeling the chill, noticing draughts, or worrying about rising energy costs, now is the perfect moment to turn that frustration into action.
Planning ahead gives you time to secure grants, schedule works at the right time of year and ensure your home is warmer, healthier and more energy efficient before next winter arrives.

You’ve Felt the Cold! Now Act on It

Late winter is when the problems in your home are freshest in your mind. You’ve likely noticed:

• Cold rooms that never seem to warm up
• Draughts around windows and doors
• Condensation or mould on walls
• High energy bills despite constant heating

These are all signs your home is losing heat. A deep retrofit addresses the root causes, not just the symptoms. By planning now, you can ensure your home is properly insulated, airtight and heated efficiently before temperatures drop again.

Beat the Spring and Summer Rush

Spring and summer are peak seasons for retrofit projects across Ireland. Homeowners naturally prefer having work carried out in milder weather, which means contractors’ schedules fill up quickly.

Planning in late winter gives you a head start. It allows time for:
• Home energy assessments
• Grant applications
• Technical surveys and design
• Booking works before calendars fill

This forward planning can mean shorter waiting times and smoother project delivery.

SEAI Grant Applications

Deep retrofits in Ireland are supported by generous grants from Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland through the One Stop Shop scheme. The application process involves detailed paperwork, approvals and technical documentation, but with House2Home, you don’t have to worry about any of it.

When you begin your retrofit journey in late winter, we manage the entire grant process for you and discount the value of the grants from the cost of works upfront, so you’re not left waiting for reimbursements.

Enjoy a Warmer Home Next Winter

One of the biggest regrets homeowners have is waiting until autumn to think about energy upgrades. By then, everyone wants work done urgently and there’s pressure to complete projects before cold weather returns.

Planning in late winter gives you a realistic timeline to complete your retrofit in spring or summer, so you can enjoy:
• Lower heating bills
• A consistently warm home
• Improved indoor air quality
• Reduced carbon emissions

When next winter comes around, your home will be ready for it.

Make the Most of Milder Weather for Works

While planning starts in late winter, most retrofit works are ideally carried out in spring and summer. Milder weather helps with:

• External insulation and rendering
• Window and door replacements
• Roofing and airtightness works
• Heat pump installations

Starting your planning now ensures everything is lined up to take advantage of better conditions when works begin. Use our online cost calculator to get your project estimate today and let House2Home guide you through the process from start to finish.

📞 Get in touch today or visit House2Home.ie today.