Thermal Imaging Survey in Dundrum
Infrared surveys that show where your home loses heat, where insulation is missing, and where damp is likely. Covering Dundrum Village, Ballinteer, Churchtown and the surrounding area.
Thermal Imaging Surveys for Dundrum homes
Dundrum's mix of stock produces very different thermal images. Pre-war homes near the village show whole walls losing heat evenly, with brighter spots at chimney breasts and around windows, and floors that read cold inside. The Ballinteer and Wesley estates show the patchy pattern of empty or partly filled cavities and thin attic insulation. A survey tells you which pattern your house has, which matters because the fix is different.
How homes in Dundrum lose heat
The two stocks lose heat differently. Pre-war homes have solid or early cavity walls, suspended timber floors and draughty sash windows, often rating E or worse. The estates have cavity walls that were frequently built empty, original 100mm attic insulation and leaky attic hatches, usually landing around C3 to D2.
Typical housing: Period red-bricks and pre-war semis near the village and Churchtown, with 1960s to 1980s estate housing across Ballinteer, Wesley and Sweetmount.
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 Dundrum: questions
Do you carry out thermal imaging survey in Dundrum?
Yes. We cover Dundrum and the surrounding Dublin area, including Dundrum Village, Ballinteer, Churchtown. Period red-bricks and pre-war semis near the village and Churchtown, with 1960s to 1980s estate housing across Ballinteer, Wesley and Sweetmount.
Is there a grant for thermal imaging survey in Dundrum?
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 Dundrum.
We cover Dundrum and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.