Internal Wall Insulation in Lucan
Insulated dry-lining for homes where the outside cannot change, done with careful vapour and moisture control. Covering Lucan village, Esker, Adamstown and the surrounding area.
Internal Wall Insulation for Lucan homes
In Lucan, internal insulation suits the older village terraces and pre-war semis near the centre, where solid walls and the conservation context make it the natural choice. In the 1970s and 1980s estates it is mostly a room-by-room tool, used where a single wall cannot be wrapped externally or a room is being renovated. For hollow-block estate houses, external insulation is usually better value across the whole house, and we explain the comparison during the survey.
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 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 Lucan, see MZCC.ie in Lucan.
Internal Wall Insulation in Lucan: questions
Do you carry out internal 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 internal 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 internal wall insulation in Lucan?
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 Lucan.
We cover Lucan and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.