Tom Thompson SEAI Registered Solar PV Installer in Laois
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SEAI-registered Tom Thompson Serving Laois and Surrounding Areas
Tom Thompson is an SEAI-registered solar PV installer based in Laois, covering Portlaoise, Abbeyleix and homeowners across the county. Registered with SEAI for solar pv panels, they can carry out grant-eligible work and process your SEAI grant application directly, so you deal with the installer rather than a middleman.
Based in Laois, Tom Thompson serves homeowners across the county including Portlaoise, Portarlington, Abbeyleix, Mountmellick, Mountrath, Rathdowney and Stradbally. Whether you are in Portlaoise, Abbeyleix or anywhere across Laois, get in touch to discuss your renewable heating project.
Renewable heating upgrades supported by the SEAI grant scheme are open to homeowners right across Laois, whether you are replacing an ageing oil or gas boiler, adding solar, or planning a full home energy upgrade.
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Tom Thompson, Common Questions
Is Tom Thompson SEAI-registered?
Yes. Tom Thompson appears on the official SEAI registered contractor database for solar PV panel installation in Laois, which is what allows them to carry out grant-eligible installations and process your SEAI grant application.
How do I get a quote from Tom Thompson?
Contact Tom Thompson directly using the phone number on this page. Nothing goes through us, there is no booking fee, and your details are not passed to anyone else or sold on.
What areas does Tom Thompson cover?
Tom Thompson is based in Laois and takes work across the county, including Portlaoise, Portarlington, Abbeyleix, Mountmellick, Mountrath, Rathdowney and Stradbally. Most installers cover their whole county rather than one town, so it is worth confirming your own address when you call.
Should anything be done before the installation?
Insulation comes first on any home energy upgrade. A well-sealed house needs a smaller system and runs at a lower cost, and attic and wall insulation carry SEAI grants of their own. Ask about the fabric of the house when you speak to Tom Thompson.
What grant can I claim on work by Tom Thompson?
Because they are on the SEAI register, work carried out by Tom Thompson is grant-eligible. SEAI pays up to €1,800 for solar panels as of July 2026. The installer applies on your behalf and you pay the balance after the grant is deducted.
Does my home in Laois qualify for a grant?
A home built and occupied before 2021 usually qualifies. Housing across Laois varies a lot, so the survey decides rather than the county. A registered installer confirms eligibility during a free survey before anything is committed.
The Other Trades a Laois Retrofit Needs
A renewable heating upgrade rarely happens on its own, and the order the work goes in decides what it costs. These are SEAI-registered trades covering Laois on our sister sites, each one worth lining up before the heating work starts rather than after.
- While the scaffolding is up Roofers in Laois If external wall insulation is going on, the scaffolding is already up and paid for. That is the cheapest time to deal with the roof, and solar panels want a sound roof under them.
- Alongside the installation Electricians in Laois A heat pump needs its own supply and isolator, and solar panels need the inverter tied into the consumer unit and the ESB notification handled. Both are electrician work.
This Installer Can Process Your SEAI Grant
Tom Thompson is registered with SEAI, which means they can manage your grant application as part of the installation process. The SEAI heat pump grant covers up to €12,500 (as of July 2026) of the installation cost. You pay the net amount after the grant is deducted, and your installer handles the paperwork.