Cavity Wall Insulation in Maynooth
Bonded bead or mineral fibre injected into empty cavities, usually done in a day with no mess inside. Covering Maynooth village, Maynooth University, Carton and the surrounding area.
Cavity Wall Insulation for Maynooth homes
Maynooth's 1980s and 1990s estate homes often have empty cavities or a partial fill with a residual gap. Where suitable, filling them is a quick upgrade with a strong return, helped by the colder inland winters. Village terraces near the centre have solid walls and need internal or external insulation instead.
How homes in Maynooth lose heat
The 1980s and 1990s estates usually have partial-fill cavities and attic insulation that has never been topped up, rating around C3 to D1. Village terraces have solid walls and suspended floors. Inland Kildare is colder in winter than coastal Dublin, so the payback on insulation is a little better here.
Typical housing: Older village terraces and pre-war semis near the centre, 1980s and 1990s estates through the middle of the town, and newer Carton, Moyglare and university-edge developments.
Planning: The village core has conservation context; most estates allow external insulation as exempted development.
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 Maynooth, see MZCC.ie in Maynooth.
Cavity Wall Insulation in Maynooth: questions
Do you carry out cavity wall insulation in Maynooth?
Yes. We cover Maynooth and the surrounding Co. Kildare area, including Maynooth village, Maynooth University, Carton. Older village terraces and pre-war semis near the centre, 1980s and 1990s estates through the middle of the town, and newer Carton, Moyglare and university-edge developments.
Is planning permission an issue for cavity wall insulation in Maynooth?
The village core has conservation context; most estates allow external insulation as exempted development. 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 Maynooth?
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 Maynooth.
We cover Maynooth and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.