A deep retrofit is a comprehensive package of measures to make your home as sustainable, energy efficient and low-carbon as possible. Depending on the needs of your home a deep retrofit may include wall, roof and floor insulation, window upgrades, the installation of an air-source heat pump, mechanical ventilation to ensure good air quality and, if appropriate, solar panels. Ultimately, all homeowners need to move towards a deep retrofit, but some are getting there faster – and realising all the benefits now.

A full retrofit transforms the comfort, efficiency, and sustainability of your home. It gives you a BER A-rating, adds to the value of your property and will bring significant reductions to your energy bill over the long term. And there is plenty of help out there. Government-funded grants are available for heat pumps, insulation, heating controls and solar power. Visit the SEAI website for more information about the 'one stop shop' service.