External Wall Insulation in Leixlip
A certified insulated render system wrapped around the outside of the house, with the details around windows, eaves and sills done properly. Covering Salmon Leap, Confey, Leixlip Castle and the surrounding area.
External Wall Insulation for Leixlip homes
Leixlip's estate homes mostly suit cavity fill, but external insulation is the answer where cavities are narrow, already part-filled or exposed. Village homes near the Salmon Leap may carry conservation context.
How homes in Leixlip lose heat
The 1970s and 1980s estates usually have cavities that were built empty or partly filled and original attic insulation, rating D. Newer homes rate B to C and mostly need airtightness work. Village homes near the river have solid walls and can be prone to damp.
Typical housing: Older village homes around the Salmon Leap and Confey, 1970s and 1980s estates through the centre, and 1990s to 2010s estate growth on the outskirts.
Planning: The village heritage core may carry conservation context; estates generally allow external insulation.
How external wall insulation works
External wall insulation fixes insulation boards to the outside face of the walls and finishes them with a reinforced render system. Because the insulation is continuous around the house, it deals with the cold bridges at floors and party walls that internal insulation struggles with, and the work happens outside so you can stay living in the house.
Read the full guide to external wall insulation or, for extensions and whole-house retrofits in Leixlip, see MZCC.ie in Leixlip.
External Wall Insulation in Leixlip: questions
Do you carry out external wall insulation in Leixlip?
Yes. We cover Leixlip and the surrounding Co. Kildare area, including Salmon Leap, Confey, Leixlip Castle. Older village homes around the Salmon Leap and Confey, 1970s and 1980s estates through the centre, and 1990s to 2010s estate growth on the outskirts.
Is planning permission an issue for external wall insulation in Leixlip?
The village heritage core may carry conservation context; estates generally allow external insulation. We check the planning position for your specific house at the free survey, before any work is specified.
Is there a grant for external wall insulation in Leixlip?
SEAI individual grants for external wall insulation are €8,000 for a detached house, €6,000 for a semi-detached or end-of-terrace, €3,500 for a mid-terrace and €3,000 for an apartment, for homes built and occupied before 2011. The whole wall surface must be treated. 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.
Does external wall insulation need planning permission?
Most external insulation is exempted development, but protected structures, Architectural Conservation Areas and changes that affect the look of a terrace can need planning. We check this at survey stage.
Will external insulation stop damp?
It keeps the wall warmer, which reduces condensation and mould on internal surfaces. Rising or penetrating damp has to be dealt with first, which is why we test the walls before specifying a system.
How long does an external wall insulation job take?
Five to ten working days for a typical semi-detached house, depending on weather. Render cannot be applied in rain or frost, so we plan around the forecast.
Book a free survey in Leixlip.
We cover Leixlip and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.