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SEAI Grant Waiting Times

Current estimated processing times for SEAI grants, crowdsourced from real Irish homeowners. Report your own wait time to help others.

Current estimated waiting times

Attic insulation

4–6 weeks

SEAI estimate

Solar PV

6–10 weeks

SEAI estimate

Heat pump

8–14 weeks

SEAI estimate

External wall insulation

10–16 weeks

SEAI estimate

Cavity wall

4–6 weeks

SEAI estimate

Windows & doors

6–8 weeks

SEAI estimate

Report your wait time

Help other homeowners by sharing how long your SEAI grant took.

Next steps

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Last verified: 2026-06-01