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Grants

Rewiring Grants in Ireland

There's no general grant for rewiring, but two council grants can cover it. The Housing Aid for Older People grant pays up to €10,700 towards rewiring for owners aged 66 or over, and the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant covers rewiring as part of doing up a house that's been empty for two years.

Who qualifies, how much, what to send, and the rule that loses people the grant.

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Free, no obligation. One registered electrician prices it, not five.

  • €10,700most the older people's grant pays
  • 100%of the cost for incomes up to €37,500
  • €50,000the vacant homes grant, more if derelict
  • Approval firststart work before it and you lose it

Rewire cost check

What will the rewire cost?

Six quick taps. You see our price range for your home and whether it sounds like a full rewire, a partial one, a new fuse board or an inspection first. Want a written price? One Safe Electric registered electrician who covers your county rings you.

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What kind of home is it?

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How many bedrooms?

Size is the biggest thing in the price.

When was it built, or last rewired?

A rough guess is fine. The age of the wiring matters more than the age of the house.

Do you see any of these?

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The whole house, or part of it?

A partial rewire only makes sense when the rest is sound.

Will you be living in it during the work?

An empty house is quicker and costs less.

Our price range

€7,000 to €14,500

A full rewire of a 3-bed house: new cables, a new fuse board, testing and the Safe Electric certificate.

Answer the six questionsYou'll see whether it sounds like a full rewire, a partial one, a new fuse board or an inspection first.
  • About 4 to 10 days on site for a 3-bed house.
  • A new fuse board on its own: €350 to €1,400.
  • An inspection and report: €150 to €350.
  • A guide, not a quote. The written price comes after the electrician has seen and tested the house.

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Only your county and phone number are needed. Your answers go with it, so the electrician knows the job before ringing.

Free, no obligation. One electrician, not a list. Nothing is booked until you say yes.

Over 66

Housing Aid for Older People

The council's Housing Aid for Older People grant is for people aged 66 or over (younger in cases of hardship) who own the home or have a right to live in it, to do essential repairs, and it names electrical rewiring among them. It pays up to €10,700, and up to 100% of the approved cost, depending on household income:

Household incomeShare of the costMost it pays
Up to €37,500100%€10,700
€37,501 to €43,75085%€9,095
€43,751 to €50,00075%€8,025
€50,001 to €62,50050%€5,350
€62,501 to €75,00030%€3,210
Over €75,000No grantNone
  • What to send: a report from a Safe Electric registered electrician on the condition of the wiring (a Periodic Inspection Report), with the application form.
  • Don't start before approval. You need the council's written approval and grant offer first. Work started before that means the application is rejected.
  • Your Local Property Tax must be up to date. The grant can go towards the full cost including VAT.

The application form and the full rules are on gov.ie. You apply to your own council: pick your county below to see which.

Vacant homes

The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant

If you're turning a vacant house into your home or a rental, the council's Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant pays up to €50,000, VAT included, and up to €70,000 for a derelict house (€60,000 and €84,000 on the islands). The house must have been vacant for at least two years and built before 2008. Power and lighting are among the works it covers, so a rewire can be part of the refurbishment. The council inspects and approves the works in advance.

Other grants

What doesn't pay for rewiring

  • The Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability (up to €40,000) pays for changes like ramps, an accessible bathroom or a stair lift, not a rewire on its own.
  • SEAI home energy grants pay for insulation, heat pumps, solar panels and similar upgrades, not for rewiring.

Whatever the grant, the work has to be done and certified by a Registered Electrical Contractor. See the Safe Electric cert.

Services

Rewiring jobs we take requests for

Every job is done and certified by a Safe Electric registered electrician.

Two new consumer units on a board in an old house mid-rewire, with new cables coiled readyFull rewireEvery circuit replaced, a new board, tested and certified. €7,000 to €14,500 for a 3-bed house.More on full rewire →An electrician levelling a new back box in a tiled wallPartial rewireA kitchen, an extension or a few circuits, when the rest tests sound. €1,200 to €4,000+.More on partial rewire →A modern white consumer unit and a double socket on a plywood boardFuse board upgradeA new consumer unit with RCD protection. €350 to €1,400.More on fuse board upgrade →An old fuse box with pull-out fuse carriers and old cables around itElectrical inspectionA Periodic Inspection Report on every circuit. €150 to €350 for most houses.More on electrical inspection →Very old ceramic fuse holders on a brick wallRewiring an old houseRubber cable, ceramic fuses and period ceilings: what changes in an older house.More on rewiring an old house →CertYour completion certificateSafe Electric certOnly a Registered Electrical Contractor can issue it. Keep it with the deeds.More on Safe Electric cert →

Counties

House rewiring in every county

One registered electrician per county. Pick yours for local housing figures, prices and the council grants.

Guides

Rewiring guides

Questions

Questions people ask

Is there a grant for rewiring a house in Ireland?

Not for everyone. The council's Housing Aid for Older People grant pays up to €10,700 towards rewiring for owners aged 66 or over, and the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant covers rewiring as part of doing up a vacant house. See rewiring grants.

How much is the Housing Aid for Older People grant?

Up to €10,700, covering 100% of the approved cost for household incomes up to €37,500 and less above that. There's no grant over €75,000.

What do I need to apply for a rewiring grant?

The application form, proof of income, your Local Property Tax up to date, and a report on the wiring from a Safe Electric registered electrician.

Can I start the rewire before the grant is approved?

No. Start work before the council's written approval and the application is rejected.

Does SEAI give grants for rewiring?

No. SEAI grants are for energy upgrades like insulation, heat pumps and solar panels.

Find out what your rewire costs

Six taps for our price range, then a written price from one Safe Electric registered electrician who covers your county. Free, no obligation.

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