Cavity Wall Insulation in Foxrock
Bonded bead or mineral fibre injected into empty cavities, usually done in a day with no mess inside. Covering Foxrock village, Cornelscourt, Cabinteely Park and the surrounding area.
Cavity Wall Insulation for Foxrock homes
Foxrock homes built from the 1960s onwards usually have cavity walls, but large houses often have extensions or garages built with different construction at different times. We check each part of the house separately and fill the cavities that are suitable, which on a detached house with four exposed walls makes a large difference. The grant for a detached house is €1,800.
How homes in Foxrock lose heat
Big detached houses lose a lot of heat simply because of their size: large roof areas, four exposed elevations and often extensions added at different times with different construction. Mixed wall types are common, so we check each part of the house before recommending wall insulation. Typical ratings are D, with high absolute heating bills.
Typical housing: Large detached and semi-detached houses on generous plots, mostly post-war and mid-century, on mature, tree-lined roads.
Planning: Most Foxrock homes allow external insulation as exempted development; we confirm on any older or protected property.
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 Foxrock, see MZCC.ie in Foxrock.
Cavity Wall Insulation in Foxrock: questions
Do you carry out cavity wall insulation in Foxrock?
Yes. We cover Foxrock and the surrounding Dublin area, including Foxrock village, Cornelscourt, Cabinteely Park. Large detached and semi-detached houses on generous plots, mostly post-war and mid-century, on mature, tree-lined roads.
Is planning permission an issue for cavity wall insulation in Foxrock?
Most Foxrock homes allow external insulation as exempted development; we confirm on any older or protected property. 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 Foxrock?
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 Foxrock.
We cover Foxrock and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.