Churchfield Home Services

What Churchfield Home Services does

Churchfield Home Services Ltd. is an Irish private limited company founded in 2011 (formerly operating as Thornvale Construction Ltd.) and headquartered in Crossmolina, Co. Mayo. The company provides end-to-end home energy retrofit services for residential property owners across Ireland, operating as a SEAI-registered One Stop Shop since 2022. Its core service offerings span insulation (external wall, internal wall, cavity wall, attic), ventilation (heat recovery and demand control), heating upgrades (heat pumps, gas and oil boilers), and solar PV installation. Operations are underpinned by a proprietary quality management system called Q-Smart, which tracks projects from survey through installation and aftercare, and supports transparent quotation workflows that were award-shortlisted for innovation.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, targeting Irish homeowners, with secondary segments covering landlords, Approved Housing Bodies, and owners of vacant/derelict properties. Revenue is generated through project-based installation fees, supply of building products and materials, and Home Energy Assessment services starting from €384. Pricing is offset by SEAI grants of up to €39,250 per One Stop Shop project, which are deducted upfront from quotations, and customers can also access SBCI-backed low-cost finance from €5,000 to €75,000 at 3.75% APR. Churchfield operates a multi-channel acquisition model combining a field sales force for on-site consultations, an inside sales/contact center for inbound enquiries, and self-serve digital tools (online calculator, instant quotes, digital HEA booking). All prices include 13.5% VAT, and standard quotations are valid for 30 days.

The company reports 6,000+ completed home energy upgrades since founding, geographic coverage across Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath, Mayo, and Galway, and a 4.9/5 Google rating based on 700+ reviews. It achieved Great Place to Work certification in 2024 and 2025, and ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications through BQAI in 2025. No equity funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors are disclosed; the company has grown organically. The customer base is concentrated entirely in Ireland, with revenue mechanics tightly linked to government SEAI grant policy.

Name

Churchfield Home Services

Legal name

Churchfield Home Services Ltd.

Website

https://churchfieldhomeservices.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Churchfield Home Services is an Irish SEAI-registered One Stop Shop retrofit provider delivering end-to-end home energy upgrades — insulation, ventilation, heating, and solar PV — to residential homeowners across Leinster and Connacht.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Home Energy Retrofit Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816), Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Exterior Insulation & Weatherproofing (House Wrap, Air/Water Barriers) (HSAPAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Whole-Home Exterior Renovation (Envelope & Curb Appeal) (HSAPAEAD), Residential Green / High-Performance Home Construction (Net-Zero, Passive House) (IMAFABAH), Roof Ventilation & Attic Venting Upgrades (HSAPAKAI), Housing Rehabilitation, Weatherization & Home Repair Grant/Loan Programs (FSALAKAJ)

Keywords

• Home energy retrofit
• External wall insulation
• Heat pump installation
• Solar PV installation
• Home energy assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ballina

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Home Energy Retrofit Installation Services: One-stop-shop provider managing complete home energy upgrades including insulation, ventilation, heating upgrades, and solar PV installation. Revenue generated through project-based installation fees, with SEAI grants deducted upfront for OSS customers.
2. Home Energy Assessments: Detailed technical home surveys including pre-BER assessment and tailored upgrade plans. Home Energy Assessment reports provided to customers starting from €384.
3. Building Products and Materials: Supply and installation of insulation materials (external wall, internal wall, cavity wall, attic), ventilation systems (heat recovery, demand control), heating systems (heat pumps, gas boilers, oil boilers), and solar PV panels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Churchfield Home Services is an SEAI-registered One Stop Shop provider managing complete home energy upgrades for Irish homeowners, covering insulation, ventilation, heating system upgrades, and solar PV installation from initial survey through grant application, installation, and quality audit. The company sells directly to homeowners under SEAI grant programmes, with grants of up to €39,250 deducted upfront from quotations and low-cost SBCI finance available. It supplements installation services with a Home Energy Assessment (from €384) and a proprietary Q-Smart quality management platform that tracks every project.

Product overview

Churchfield Home Services operates as a SEAI-registered One Stop Shop providing a unified home energy retrofit platform with multiple integrated service modules. The core offering consists of the One Stop Shop Service managing end-to-end upgrades, supported by four main product categories: Insulation Services (external wall, internal wall, cavity wall, attic), Ventilation Services (mechanical heat recovery, demand control, natural), Heating Upgrades (heat pumps, gas/oil boilers), and Solar PV Installation. Additional modules include Individual Energy Upgrades for standalone measures, the Warmer Homes Scheme for fully-funded upgrades, and Home Energy Assessment as the entry-point diagnostic. Financial accessibility is enabled through SEAI grants (up to €39,250) and the SBCI Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme. Their proprietary Q-Smart Application underpins operations with quality management and transparent quotation capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• One Stop Shop Service Comprehensive home energy upgrade solution managing the entire retrofit process from initial survey through grant application, design, installation, and aftercare, with SEAI grants up to €39,250 deducted upfront. Targeted at Irish homeowners seeking a single accountable provider for whole-home energy upgrades.
• Insulation Services Full range of residential insulation solutions including external wall insulation (up to €8,000 SEAI grant), internal wall insulation (up to €4,500), cavity wall insulation (up to €1,800), and attic insulation (up to €2,000). Sold directly to Irish homeowners to improve thermal performance and BER ratings.
• Ventilation Services Home ventilation systems including mechanical heat recovery ventilation (up to €1,500 SEAI grant), demand control ventilation (up to €1,500), and natural ventilation solutions for balanced air quality. Sold to homeowners upgrading insulation and airtightness where controlled ventilation is required.
• Heating Upgrades Heating system upgrades including heat pump installation (up to €12,500 SEAI grant), gas boiler replacement (up to €700), and oil boiler replacement (up to €700) for improved energy efficiency. Targeted at Irish homeowners replacing inefficient heating systems.
• Solar PV Installation Solar photovoltaic panel installation for generating renewable electricity (up to €1,800 SEAI grant available). Benefits include 0% VAT on solar installations and long-term energy savings. Sold to Irish homeowners seeking renewable electricity generation.
• Individual Energy Upgrades Standalone energy upgrade measures allowing homeowners to upgrade one area or combine multiple measures at their own pace. Includes insulation and ventilation, windows and doors, heating upgrades, and solar PV as separate grant-eligible options. Targeted at homeowners not ready for a full one-stop-shop upgrade.
• Warmer Homes Scheme Fully funded government-backed home improvements for eligible homeowners, covering a range of energy efficiency upgrades at no cost to qualifying residents. Targeted at low-income and eligible Irish households under the SEAI Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme.
• Home Energy Assessment Initial technical survey providing detailed home performance evaluation, pre-BER assessment, tailored upgrade plan, one-to-one consultation, and a full home energy assessment report. Available from €384. Sold to Irish homeowners as the entry point to a One Stop Shop retrofit project.
• Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme Low-cost finance option (€5,000–€75,000, from 3.75% APR) through SBCI for energy efficiency upgrades, working in tandem with SEAI grants to make home improvements more accessible. Marketed to Irish homeowners who need financing on top of SEAI grants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce energy bills by over 70%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Appointed SEAI One Stop Shop Provider since 2022, managing complete home energy upgrades for homeowners accessing SEAI grants. Churchfield handles surveys, grant applications, installation, and quality audits on behalf of SEAI. Maximum €39,250 in SEAI grants available through this partnership.
• BQAIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent auditor and certifier for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. Conducts regular audits and issues official certification.
• NSAI (National Standards Authority of Ireland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIreland's official standards body providing CE Marking certification and standards certification services ensuring compliance with Irish and European standards.
• Registered Gas Installers of Ireland (R.G.I.I.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerR.G.I.I. is responsible for registering gas installers and regulating their activities with respect to safety under Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU).
• OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablishes competence standards for the domestic oil heating and cooking industry in UK and Republic of Ireland.
• NISO (National Irish Safety Organisation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromotes and improves health and safety at work, building relationships with health and safety stakeholders.
• Electric IrelandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAppointed Energy Credit Partner since 2015. Partnership for energy efficiency incentives and community housing schemes.
• NEAIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SEAI Community Housing Scheme Energy Efficiency Salary Incentive Pilot in 2020.
• ESB (Electricity Supply Board)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 2020 Community Housing Scheme pilot program.
• ECOEYEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for home energy solutions.
• Building IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for building industry initiatives.
• Local Enterprise OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment-backed enterprise support organization partnership.
• RTE Eco-EyeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured in full-length RTE Eco-Eye production in 2019 focused on two Deep Retrofit projects completed by Churchfield.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Group: Largest Irish manufacturer of insulation and building envelope products, with a global footprint. Overlaps with Churchfield on insulation material supply and increasingly on energy retrofit solutions, but operates at scale via manufacturing rather than direct installation.
• Glen Dimplex: Irish-headquartered manufacturer of heating, ventilation, and renewable energy products including heat pumps and electric heating. Comparable through its portfolio of technologies that Churchfield installs, though Glen Dimplex is product-led rather than a direct installer.
• Daikin Ireland: Major Japanese heat pump manufacturer with established Ireland operations. Comparable as a key equipment supplier Churchfield installs (Daikin Altherma heat pumps), and a broader incumbent in the same residential decarbonization channel.
• Mitsubishi Electric Ireland: Global HVAC and heat pump manufacturer with Ecodan range sold through Irish installers. Comparable through its role as a primary heat pump brand available via SEAI grants that Churchfield and other installers sell to homeowners.

Direct peers

• Grant Engineering: Irish manufacturer and supplier of heating systems including heat pumps, solar thermal, and biomass boilers. Comparable as a domestic Irish energy technology provider interfacing with the same SEAI grant framework and serving similar installer and homeowner customers.
• Energlaze: Irish home energy retrofit company specializing in windows, doors, insulation, and ventilation under SEAI grant schemes. Most direct comparable as a Dublin-based residential retrofit installer targeting the same homeowner customer via the same grant programs.
• Cosy Homes: Irish residential retrofit specialist offering whole-home energy upgrades including insulation, heating, and ventilation. Directly comparable as a SEAI-registered installer competing for the same homeowner retrofit projects in Ireland.
• Photon Energy: European solar PV and energy solutions provider with operations in Ireland. Comparable through its residential solar PV installation offering, which is one of Churchfield's core service lines, and similar reliance on Irish renewable energy incentives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cf_homeservices

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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