Semi-D Stillorgan
BER: G to A2
Customer Testimonial
“Larkrock completed a full renovation of our recently purchased house, including a retrofit to bring it up from a G to A2-rated BER, as well as additional building works. We were absolutely delighted with our decision to go with Larkrock. Having spoken to a number of other One-Stop Shops before we had spoken to Larkrock, we were uncertain whether we were on the right path as many of the One-Stop Shops were reluctant to undertake the additional non-retrofit building works we wanted. However, once we spoke to Larkrock, we felt secure and comfortable that we were in safe hands. Communication was excellent throughout the project. Neil and his team in the office were understanding and flexible with regard to structuring the finances, including agreeing to wait for the Vacant Property Grant, typically a reimbursement grant, which provided us with some much appreciated breathing room. Further, Brian and the team onsite were always available and patient with us, with no query or request being too big or small for them. They guided us with their expert insight, often when it might have been easier and more profitable for them to just agree with our amateur opinions! We would absolutely recommend Larkrock to anybody considering using them.”
Overview
Larkrock recently completed a major energy retrofit for a semi-detached house in Stillorgan, Dublin, built in 1952. The home, initially rated BER G, presented a number of challenges typical of older properties, including poor insulation and an outdated heating system. Our team is well used to tackling such issues though and through extensive upgrades and planning, the property’s energy rating was raised to an impressive A2. This resulted in drastically reduced energy consumption and CO₂ emissions for the owner.
The transformation didn’t just improve the energy efficiency of the home – it created a much more comfortable living environment for the homeowners, future-proofing the house for years to come.
Our One Stop Shop Retrofit Approach
We started with a full energy assessment, the first step on any One Stop Shop journey, to design the right improvements for this home. By optimising insulation, upgrading heating systems, and adding energy-efficient technologies, our team collaborated with the homeowner to create a home that is now vastly more energy-efficient and lovely and warm to live in. Thanks to the SEAI One Stop Shop grants, the homeowner was able to make these upgrades at a much lower cost.
The Challenge:
Before the retrofit, the home faced several significant energy inefficiencies that made the home not only expensive to live in but a little uncomfortable during the cold winter months:
The home was consuming 81,814 kWh/year in energy, and producing 26,288 kg of CO₂/year—factors that contributed to high running costs and an uncomfortable living environment.
Post-Works Summary:
CO₂ Emissions were reduced from a staggering 26,288 kg/year to only 528 kg/year. This is clearly reflected in the annual primary energy consumption reduction from 81,814 kWh/year to a mere 4,123 kWh/year.
Key improvements included:
Additional Key Retrofit Measures and Improvements:
The retrofit achieved outstanding results, transforming the property into a modern, energy-efficient home as follows:
The Outcome
Through a combination of insulation upgrades, energy-efficient glazing, modern heating and ventilation systems, and LED lighting, the retrofit transformed a poorly insulated G-rated dwelling into a high-performing A2-rated home. This retrofit significantly reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions, resulting in a more comfortable and sustainable living environment.
The project involved the following unique features:
A Sustainable Future with Larkrock
This retrofit demonstrates how professional energy upgrades done correctly can dramatically improve the comfort and sustainability of a home. If you’re interested in similar improvements or just want to explore how your home could benefit from these energy-efficient solutions, we’d love to help. Feel free to get in touch with us for more information, or arrange a visit to our showroom to see how we can help transform your home.
Larkrock – Retrofitting homes for a sustainable future.
