Thermal Imaging Survey in Stillorgan
Infrared surveys that show where your home loses heat, where insulation is missing, and where damp is likely. Covering Stillorgan Village, Mount Merrion, UCD and the surrounding area.
Thermal Imaging Surveys for Stillorgan homes
Post-war Stillorgan homes can have solid or hollow-block walls rather than cavities, and a thermal survey shows that clearly: the whole wall loses heat evenly rather than in the patchy pattern of a cavity with gaps. That determines whether cavity fill or external insulation is the right call. Surveys also show cold floors over suspended voids and heat loss through the large roof areas of detached homes.
How homes in Stillorgan lose heat
Some of the earlier post-war houses here were built with solid or hollow-block walls rather than cavities, which a quick borescope check confirms. Typical ratings sit around D1 to E1, held back by walls, thin attic insulation and uninsulated floors. Detached homes have four exposed walls, so wall insulation has a large effect.
Typical housing: Post-war and 1960s detached and semi-detached houses on generous plots, laid out in classic mid-century Dublin estates.
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 Stillorgan: questions
Do you carry out thermal imaging survey in Stillorgan?
Yes. We cover Stillorgan and the surrounding Dublin area, including Stillorgan Village, Mount Merrion, UCD. Post-war and 1960s detached and semi-detached houses on generous plots, laid out in classic mid-century Dublin estates.
Is there a grant for thermal imaging survey in Stillorgan?
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 Stillorgan.
We cover Stillorgan and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.