Thermal Imaging Survey in Mount Merrion
Infrared surveys that show where your home loses heat, where insulation is missing, and where damp is likely. Covering Mount Merrion, UCD, Stillorgan and the surrounding area.
Thermal Imaging Surveys for Mount Merrion homes
Mount Merrion's semis were built to a small number of designs, but thermal imaging shows how each has aged: settled attic insulation, cold floors over suspended voids, and walls that read as solid block or early cavity depending on the house. Comparing images across the estate, the same cold bridges at lintels and floor junctions appear repeatedly, which makes the survey quick and the recommendations clear.
How homes in Mount Merrion lose heat
Because the estate was built to a small number of house types, the same weaknesses come up again and again: walls that may be early cavity or solid block depending on the phase, attic insulation from a later top-up that has settled, uninsulated floors and draughty original hatches. Ratings are typically D1 to E1.
Typical housing: 1950s and 1960s estate housing on consistent layouts, mostly semi-detached, with generous gardens.
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 Mount Merrion: questions
Do you carry out thermal imaging survey in Mount Merrion?
Yes. We cover Mount Merrion and the surrounding Dublin area, including Mount Merrion, UCD, Stillorgan. 1950s and 1960s estate housing on consistent layouts, mostly semi-detached, with generous gardens.
Is there a grant for thermal imaging survey in Mount Merrion?
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 Mount Merrion.
We cover Mount Merrion and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.