Overview

Larkrock recently completed an energy retrofit for this 1949-built home in Templeogue Dublin, which had an initial BER of D1 and faced high energy demands. Through a deep renovation, we transformed the property into a highly efficient, sustainable, and comfortable home with a BER of A1. The project significantly reduced energy consumption and CO₂ emissions while preserving the home’s amazing character.
By upgrading the building’s insulation, heating systems, and introducing renewable energy, we’ve created a future-proofed home designed for modern living.

Our One Stop Shop Retrofit Approach

Larkrock began the project by conducting a comprehensive home energy assessment and developing a detailed plan for upgrades throughout the home. The retrofit focused on improving every aspect of the building, from insulation to heating, while taking full advantage of available SEAI grants to keep costs as low as possible for the homeowner. All aspects of the project were handled directly by our team from assessment to obtaining grants helping take the stress out of the project for our client.

The Challenge:

Before the retrofit, this home had several issues that are common in properties from this era and something our team are very familiar with overcoming:

These inefficiencies led to primary energy usage of 31,788 kWh/year and CO₂ emissions of 6,714 kg/year, with heating demands of 16,201 kWh/year.

Post-Works Summary:

CO₂ Emissions were reduced from 6,714 kg/year to only 309 kg/year. This is clearly reflected in the annual primary energy consumption reduction from 31,788 kWh/year to a mere 8,553 kWh/year.

Key improvements included:

Exceptional Energy Efficiency:

The retrofit of this semi-detached home in Templeogue achieved exceptional results by upgrading the home’s insulation, heating system, and introducing renewable energy:

The Outcome

The successful completion of this retrofit demonstrates the transformative impact of a comprehensive energy upgrade, delivering a warm, comfortable, and energy-efficient home with dramatically reduced running costs.

The project involved the following unique features:

A Future-Proofed Home with Larkrock

It’s exciting to see the transformative potential of a deep energy upgrade through the SEAI One Stop Shop.
The results demonstrate how a combination of insulation, modern heating systems, and renewable energy solutions can drastically reduce energy demands, lower carbon emissions, and improve home comfort.

If you’re considering improving the energy efficiency of your home, we’d be happy to offer advice and explore the options available to you. Feel free to get in touch or arrange a visit to our showroom for more information.

Larkrock – Retrofitting homes for a sustainable future.