Foxrock, Co. Dublin

Thermal Imaging Survey in Foxrock

Infrared surveys that show where your home loses heat, where insulation is missing, and where damp is likely. Covering Foxrock village, Cornelscourt, Cabinteely Park and the surrounding area.

Thermal Imaging Surveys for Foxrock homes

Large Foxrock homes have a lot of surface to lose heat through, and a thermal survey is the clearest way to see where. Images typically show differences between the original house and later extensions, cold bridges at the joins, heat escaping through large roof areas and around rooflights, and walls of different construction behaving differently. That makes it far easier to decide where insulation spending will matter.

How homes in Foxrock lose heat

Big detached houses lose a lot of heat simply because of their size: large roof areas, four exposed elevations and often extensions added at different times with different construction. Mixed wall types are common, so we check each part of the house before recommending wall insulation. Typical ratings are D, with high absolute heating bills.

Typical housing: Large detached and semi-detached houses on generous plots, mostly post-war and mid-century, on mature, tree-lined roads.

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.

Read the full guide to thermal imaging survey.

Thermal Imaging Survey in Foxrock: questions

Do you carry out thermal imaging survey in Foxrock?

Yes. We cover Foxrock and the surrounding Dublin area, including Foxrock village, Cornelscourt, Cabinteely Park. Large detached and semi-detached houses on generous plots, mostly post-war and mid-century, on mature, tree-lined roads.

Is there a grant for thermal imaging survey in Foxrock?

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.

Free home survey

Book a free survey in Foxrock.

We cover Foxrock and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.