Thermal Imaging Survey in Dún Laoghaire
Infrared surveys that show where your home loses heat, where insulation is missing, and where damp is likely. Covering East Pier, Sandycove, Glasthule and the surrounding area.
Thermal Imaging Surveys for Dún Laoghaire homes
In Dún Laoghaire's period homes a thermal survey shows where solid walls, sash windows, bay projections and chimney breasts are losing heat, and where cold internal surfaces are likely to attract condensation and mould, a common problem in salt-exposed seafront homes. Because exteriors are often protected, the survey is used to plan internal insulation and draught-proofing room by room, starting with the coldest walls.
How homes in Dún Laoghaire lose heat
Period homes here combine solid brick or stone walls, high ceilings, large sash windows and suspended floors, which commonly puts them at E to G. Salt-laden wind off the sea drives draughts and dampness into older walls, so moisture-safe insulation choices matter more than usual.
Typical housing: Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semis between the seafront and Glasthule, period terraces around Sandycove, and newer apartments near the East Pier.
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 Dún Laoghaire: questions
Do you carry out thermal imaging survey in Dún Laoghaire?
Yes. We cover Dún Laoghaire and the surrounding Dublin area, including East Pier, Sandycove, Glasthule. Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semis between the seafront and Glasthule, period terraces around Sandycove, and newer apartments near the East Pier.
Is there a grant for thermal imaging survey in Dún Laoghaire?
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 Dún Laoghaire.
We cover Dún Laoghaire and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.