Cavity Wall Insulation in Celbridge
Bonded bead or mineral fibre injected into empty cavities, usually done in a day with no mess inside. Covering Celbridge Main Street, Castletown House, Hazelhatch and the surrounding area.
Cavity Wall Insulation for Celbridge homes
Celbridge's estate homes from the 1980s onwards often have cavities suitable for filling, and many were never insulated. Homes near the Liffey need a damp and exposure check first, because a fill is not suitable where walls are already damp. Main Street period homes have solid walls.
How homes in Celbridge lose heat
Estate homes make up most of the town and typically rate C to D, with partial-fill or empty cavities, attic insulation never upgraded and draughty hatches. Homes near the Liffey can see more damp, so we check walls before specifying cavity fill. Main Street homes have solid walls.
Typical housing: Older village terraces and pre-war homes around Main Street, 1980s and 1990s estates through the middle of the town, and 1990s and 2000s estate growth toward Castletown and Hazelhatch.
Planning: Homes around Castletown House and Main Street may be within Architectural Conservation Areas.
How cavity wall insulation works
Most Irish houses built from the 1960s onwards have cavity walls: two leaves of block with a gap between. Many were built with the cavity empty or only partly filled, which lets heat escape straight through. Filling the cavity is one of the best value upgrades available.
Read the full guide to cavity wall insulation or, for extensions and whole-house retrofits in Celbridge, see MZCC.ie in Celbridge.
Cavity Wall Insulation in Celbridge: questions
Do you carry out cavity wall insulation in Celbridge?
Yes. We cover Celbridge and the surrounding Co. Kildare area, including Celbridge Main Street, Castletown House, Hazelhatch. Older village terraces and pre-war homes around Main Street, 1980s and 1990s estates through the middle of the town, and 1990s and 2000s estate growth toward Castletown and Hazelhatch.
Is planning permission an issue for cavity wall insulation in Celbridge?
Homes around Castletown House and Main Street may be within Architectural Conservation Areas. We check the planning position for your specific house at the free survey, before any work is specified.
Is there a grant for cavity wall insulation in Celbridge?
SEAI individual grants for cavity wall insulation are €1,800 for a detached house, €1,300 for a semi-detached or end-of-terrace, €850 for a mid-terrace and €700 for an apartment, with higher rates for qualifying welfare recipients. Homes must have been built and occupied before 2011. Grant amounts are set nationally by SEAI and change from time to time, so check seai.ie before applying. We confirm what your home is likely to qualify for during the survey.
How do I know if my walls have a cavity?
Most Dublin homes built from the 1960s on do. A borescope inspection through a small hole confirms the cavity width and whether there is any insulation in it already.
Can cavity insulation cause damp?
Problems come from filling unsuitable walls, such as very exposed elevations or cavities blocked with debris. That is why we inspect first and only fill walls that are suitable.
Is there any mess inside the house?
No. All drilling and injection is done from outside. Inside, the only change is that the walls feel warmer.
Book a free survey in Celbridge.
We cover Celbridge and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.