Thermal Imaging Survey in Castleknock
Infrared surveys that show where your home loses heat, where insulation is missing, and where damp is likely. Covering Castleknock village, Phoenix Park, Carpenterstown and the surrounding area.
Thermal Imaging Surveys for Castleknock homes
Castleknock's estate homes show the cavity-wall pattern on camera: walls that are warm where there is no fill, or patchy where fill was partial. Attic images often show insulation well below current depth. Larger homes near the Phoenix Park show more variety where extensions and attic conversions meet the original house. The survey makes a clear case for which grant-aided upgrades to do first.
How homes in Castleknock lose heat
The 1970s to 1990s estates were mostly built with cavity walls, some empty, some partly filled, and attic insulation well below current depth, which typically gives C3 to D2. Larger detached homes near the park have bigger roof and wall areas and often mixed-construction extensions.
Typical housing: Mid-century estate housing across the centre, larger detached homes near the Phoenix Park edge, and newer estates toward Carpenterstown.
How thermal imaging survey works
A thermal imaging camera reads the surface temperature of walls, ceilings, floors and windows. When there is a good temperature difference between inside and outside, heat escaping through a weak spot shows up clearly: a gap in attic insulation, an uninsulated lintel, a cold corner where condensation and mould tend to start, or a draught path around a window frame.
Thermal Imaging Survey in Castleknock: questions
Do you carry out thermal imaging survey in Castleknock?
Yes. We cover Castleknock and the surrounding Dublin area, including Castleknock village, Phoenix Park, Carpenterstown. Mid-century estate housing across the centre, larger detached homes near the Phoenix Park edge, and newer estates toward Carpenterstown.
Is there a grant for thermal imaging survey in Castleknock?
There is no standalone SEAI grant for a thermal imaging survey. It is often the cheapest way to make sure grant-funded insulation goes where it does the most good. 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.
When is the best time for a thermal imaging survey?
Thermal imaging needs a clear temperature difference between inside and outside, so the heating season from October to April gives the clearest results. Early morning or evening surveys avoid sunshine warming the walls.
Can a thermal camera see damp?
Damp areas often show as cooler patches because evaporation cools the surface, and cold surfaces are where condensation forms. The camera points to likely problem areas, which we then check with a moisture meter where needed.
Will it show whether my cavity wall insulation is complete?
Yes, gaps or settled areas in cavity fill usually show as warmer patches on the outside of the wall in winter, because more heat escapes through them. It is a quick way to check older fills.
Book a free survey in Castleknock.
We cover Castleknock and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.