Irish Finance & Grant Guide

Financing Your Modular Home or Extension in Galway

Everything you need to know about stage-payment mortgages with Irish banks, SEAI energy grants, and funding your 45m² exempted extension or garden pod.

Bank Mortgage Approved

Pillar banks (AIB, Bank of Ireland, PTSB) approve mortgages up to 90% LTV for certified steel and timber frame modular homes fitted to permanent concrete or ground screw foundations.

Certified Stage Drawdowns

Funds drawdown in certified stages (Site prep, Factory production, Delivery/Erection, Turnkey handover)—fully certified at each milestone by our chartered structural engineers.

SEAI Energy Grants

Avail of substantial SEAI grants for heat pump integration (up to €12,500) and solar PV systems (up to €1,800) to maximize your A1 BER energy performance.

How Stage-Payment Mortgages Work for Modular Homes

Unlike standard house purchases, modular builds utilize a stage-payment drawdown schedule similar to traditional self-builds. Because over 70% of the build is finished off-site, drawdowns are aligned with factory milestones:

Stage 1
Foundation & Site Works (15% - 20%): Released upon completion of ground screw piles or concrete raft foundation on your Galway site.
Stage 2
Factory Module Completion (40% - 50%): Released when the steel/timber module structure, insulation, and roof cassette are completed in the factory.
Stage 3
Delivery & Weathertight Assembly (20%): Released upon crane-in installation, sealing, and roof waterproofing on your site.
Stage 4
Turnkey Handover & Final Cert (10%): Final drawdown following service connection, internal fit-out, and engineer Certificate of Compliance sign-off.

Available SEAI Energy Grants (2026 Criteria)

Grant Type Equipment / Upgrade Max Grant Value
Heat Pump Systems Air-to-Water / Ground-Source Heat Pump Integration Up to €12,500
Solar PV Panels Solar Photovoltaic Panel Installation Up to €1,800
Airtightness & Ventilation Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation (MHRV) Up to €1,500

*Note: Grants apply to existing residential retrofits/extensions and new builds meeting SEAI technical requirements. Our Galway engineering team assists with all compliance filings.

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