Thermal Imaging Survey in Wicklow town
Infrared surveys that show where your home loses heat, where insulation is missing, and where damp is likely. Covering Wicklow harbour, Black Castle, Wicklow town centre and the surrounding area.
Thermal Imaging Surveys for Wicklow Town homes
Thermal imaging in Wicklow town often shows strong heat loss through exposed harbour-facing walls, and cold, damp-prone internal surfaces where driving rain has soaked into older brick and stone. That information is key when choosing wall insulation, because walls exposed to severe driving rain may not suit cavity fill. Mid-century and newer homes show the usual cavity and attic patterns.
How homes in Wicklow town lose heat
Harbour terraces are exposed to strong sea wind and driving rain, which matters for wall insulation choice: exposed cavity walls may not suit a fill, and external insulation often makes more sense. Mid-century homes typically rate D, newer estates C.
Typical housing: Town-centre period housing and Victorian terraces near the harbour, mid-century estates through the middle of the town, and 1990s and 2000s estates on the outskirts.
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 Wicklow town: questions
Do you carry out thermal imaging survey in Wicklow town?
Yes. We cover Wicklow Town and the surrounding Co. Wicklow area, including Wicklow harbour, Black Castle, Wicklow town centre. Town-centre period housing and Victorian terraces near the harbour, mid-century estates through the middle of the town, and 1990s and 2000s estates on the outskirts.
Is there a grant for thermal imaging survey in Wicklow town?
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 Wicklow town.
We cover Wicklow Town and the surrounding area. Tell us about your home and we will arrange a visit, usually within a week.