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Galway Cavity wall Insulation Suppliers - recommendations please

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  • 01-09-2011 12:05pm
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    Lumi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,466 ✭✭✭


    Can anyone recommend a good cavity wall insulation supplier in town?
    Is it a messy job and how long does it take usually?

    Thanks :)


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    biko
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    Rec PM'd


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    Eviledna
    Registered Users Posts: 1,325 ✭✭✭Eviledna


    Our landlady used Ecowise, they were really good, not a messy job at all, they drill holes about the size of €2 coin and pump in the beads. It's a bit noisy when it's going in but it's really worth it for the heat you keep in all year round!


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    RubyGirl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,275 ✭✭✭RubyGirl


    www.ecoseal.ie after pricing around they came in at the best price so they are coming on 15th Sept to do the job.
    Don't forget to apply for the grant if your house is build before 2005.
    www.seai.ie It will prob be one of the things that will go in the Dec budget but once you apply for it, it is valid for 6mts.


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    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users Posts: 7,955 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    Hmmm I logged on to start exactly the same thread!

    Biko would you please PM me your recommendation too?

    I was asking around and heard that some operations don't do a good job of filingl the cavity walls well at all.I know of someone who had a one of those photos taken that let's you see how much heat is escaping from your home done after they got the insulation and discovered their walls were less than half filled.

    Is anyone aware of a company in Galway that does a before and after photo or who offers some sort of proof that a good job was done?


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    ingalway
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭ingalway


    I used West Coast Insulation - http://myinsulation.ie/ They did a fantastic job, really professional. Without a doubt the house is much warmer - got it done about this time last year and used less oil during the freezing winter than ever before plus the house is much cozier.


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    woidoi
    Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭woidoi


    Biko would you please PM your recommendation to me too. In the process of getting quotes for Cavity Wall Insulation too. Seems the simpler you keep it the better. So many choices once you start investigating! :eek:


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Pms sent


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    adam129
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭adam129


    hi i found cozybead insulation very good. they were the cheapest of them all and were very tidy .with a promt service i hope that helps.:)


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    derealbadger
    Registered Users Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭derealbadger


    adam129 wrote: »
    hi i found cozybead insulation very good. they were the cheapest of them all and were very tidy .with a promt service i hope that helps.:)

    Welcome to boards.ie:rolleyes:


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    LillySV
    Registered Users Posts: 1,750 ✭✭✭LillySV


    biko wrote: »
    Rec PM'd

    Hio biko id appreciate it if you could recommend whos best for job done and price and if ya knwo who to avoid as want to get house done soon


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    aah yes
    Registered Users Posts: 292 ✭✭aah yes


    West coast insulation, top job, best of 5 quotes, probably the best job overall amongst the quotes.


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    LillySV
    Registered Users Posts: 1,750 ✭✭✭LillySV


    does anyone know if theres any difference between using rockwool blown in insulation and rolled out insulation for the attic?if there is a difference what is it and why? any advice muchly appreciated


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    DanielI
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭DanielI


    biko wrote: »
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    Hi Biko- would you please PM me your recommendation?
    I'm getting various offers which are quite different.

    Thank you.


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    Darkslcie
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭Darkslcie


    didn't want to start a new thread so i might as well dig up this one :)

    Biko, if you can find the PM i'd love to see it to, Would be interested to know how everyone got on and if _Whimsical_ got his before and after photos?


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Check with the guys I PMd to see if they were happy with the job.


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    RonnieL
    Registered Users Posts: 769 ✭✭✭RonnieL


    Hi Biko,

    Any chance you could PM me also?

    I realise this is an old thread. I would be interested in hearing how others got on with the providers they ended up using. The house I want insulated has a red brick front, and I'm worried the holes will be obvious afterwards. Has anyone had a red brick house done that could speak to that concern?

    Thanks,

    Ronan


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    It's years ago. I don't remember who I recommended.
    I'm sure someone else will offer a suggestion.


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    LillySV
    Registered Users Posts: 1,750 ✭✭✭LillySV


    we got west coast insulation and there was definitely a massive improvement


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    RonnieL
    Registered Users Posts: 769 ✭✭✭RonnieL


    I've had quotes from three suppliers. I didn't feel like there was any clear winner, and the prices were fairly similar. Has anyone used Dinneen Insulation? If so, I'd be interested in hearing how you found them.


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    blackeyes
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭blackeyes


    West Coast insulation were fab, no mess left behind, we got blown rock wool in attics & beads in the exterior walls. 2 years on & the house stays warmer longer :)


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