Internal Wall Insulation in Celbridge
Insulated dry-lining for homes where the outside cannot change, done with careful vapour and moisture control. Covering Celbridge Main Street, Castletown House, Hazelhatch and the surrounding area.
Internal Wall Insulation for Celbridge homes
Main Street period homes in Celbridge, some within the Architectural Conservation Area around Castletown House, are typically insulated internally. Homes near the Liffey need moisture assessed first, and breathable systems are often the safer choice on older walls there. Estate homes through the town usually suit cavity or external insulation, with internal lining reserved for individual rooms.
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 internal wall insulation works
Internal wall insulation lines the inside face of external walls with insulated boards or a stud and insulation system, then replasters. It suits homes where the exterior has to stay as it is: red-brick period terraces, protected structures, Architectural Conservation Areas, or a single elevation that cannot be wrapped externally.
Read the full guide to internal wall insulation or, for extensions and whole-house retrofits in Celbridge, see MZCC.ie in Celbridge.
Internal Wall Insulation in Celbridge: questions
Do you carry out internal 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 internal 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 internal wall insulation in Celbridge?
SEAI individual grants for internal wall insulation (dry-lining) are €4,500 for a detached house, €3,500 for a semi-detached or end-of-terrace, €2,000 for a mid-terrace and €1,500 for an apartment, for homes 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 much room space does internal insulation take?
Usually 60mm to 100mm off each external wall, depending on the system. On a typical room that is a small loss of floor area for a large gain in comfort.
Is internal insulation safe for solid brick walls?
It is when the system suits the wall. Solid brick needs moisture to be able to move, so we choose between breathable and vapour-closed systems after assessing the wall and detail the junctions carefully.
Can I live in the house during the work?
Yes, we work room by room so the rest of the house stays usable. Each room is out of use for one to two days.
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.