Internal Wall Insulation in Goatstown
Insulated dry-lining for homes where the outside cannot change, done with careful vapour and moisture control. Covering Goatstown, Clonskeagh, UCD and the surrounding area.
Internal Wall Insulation for Goatstown homes
Goatstown's period semis toward Clonskeagh have solid brick walls, and internal insulation is the usual way to insulate them while keeping the front elevation intact. We test moisture and choose a breathable or vapour-closed system to suit. Post-war detached homes and the mid-century estates are generally better served by external insulation or cavity fill, which we compare during the survey.
How homes in Goatstown lose heat
The mix of stock means a mix of wall types: solid brick in the older semis, hollow block or early cavity in the post-war homes and cavity in the estates. Getting the wall type right is the key first step here, which a survey settles quickly. Ratings range from C3 in upgraded estate homes to F in untouched period semis.
Typical housing: Period semis toward Clonskeagh, post-war detached homes through the centre, and mid-century estate housing toward Mount Merrion.
Planning: Older streets toward Clonskeagh can carry conservation context; most other homes allow external insulation.
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 Goatstown, see MZCC.ie in Goatstown.
Internal Wall Insulation in Goatstown: questions
Do you carry out internal wall insulation in Goatstown?
Yes. We cover Goatstown and the surrounding Dublin area, including Goatstown, Clonskeagh, UCD. Period semis toward Clonskeagh, post-war detached homes through the centre, and mid-century estate housing toward Mount Merrion.
Is planning permission an issue for internal wall insulation in Goatstown?
Older streets toward Clonskeagh can carry conservation context; most other homes 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 internal wall insulation in Goatstown?
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 Goatstown.
We cover Goatstown and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.