Internal Wall Insulation in Leixlip
Insulated dry-lining for homes where the outside cannot change, done with careful vapour and moisture control. Covering Salmon Leap, Confey, Leixlip Castle and the surrounding area.
Internal Wall Insulation for Leixlip homes
Older village homes around the Salmon Leap and Confey may use internal insulation, especially where conservation context applies, with moisture checked first given the nearby river. Leixlip's estate homes are generally better suited to cavity fill or external insulation, so internal lining is mostly used room by room during renovations.
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 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 Leixlip, see MZCC.ie in Leixlip.
Internal Wall Insulation in Leixlip: questions
Do you carry out internal 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 internal 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 internal wall insulation in Leixlip?
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 Leixlip.
We cover Leixlip and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.