External Wall Insulation in Lucan
A certified insulated render system wrapped around the outside of the house, with the details around windows, eaves and sills done properly. Covering Lucan village, Esker, Adamstown and the surrounding area.
External Wall Insulation for Lucan homes
Some of Lucan's earlier estate houses were built with hollow block rather than cavity walls, and for those external insulation is the right upgrade. A full wrap around a typical semi takes five to ten days, refreshes the exterior and is grant-aided at €6,000 for a semi-detached house. Planning is rarely an issue in the estates, but the village core has conservation context.
How homes in Lucan lose heat
The 1970s and 1980s estates are the bulk of the housing and typically sit at C3 to D2, held back by empty or partly filled cavities, thin attic insulation and early glazing. Some earlier estate houses were built with hollow block rather than cavity walls, which need external insulation instead. Adamstown homes are newer and mainly benefit from airtightness checks.
Typical housing: Village terraces and pre-war semis near the centre, 1970s and 1980s estate housing through Esker and the middle of the town, and newer Adamstown developments.
Planning: The village core has conservation context; the estates generally allow external insulation as exempted development.
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 Lucan, see MZCC.ie in Lucan.
External Wall Insulation in Lucan: questions
Do you carry out external wall insulation in Lucan?
Yes. We cover Lucan and the surrounding Dublin area, including Lucan village, Esker, Adamstown. Village terraces and pre-war semis near the centre, 1970s and 1980s estate housing through Esker and the middle of the town, and newer Adamstown developments.
Is planning permission an issue for external wall insulation in Lucan?
The village core has conservation context; the estates generally 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 external wall insulation in Lucan?
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 Lucan.
We cover Lucan and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.