External Insulation
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Building contractor · Carlow

External Insulation — builders in Carlow

External Insulation is a loft insulation business in Carlow, working from premises at Crosbie Place in the town. It provides loft insulation for homes, from fitting new insulation to topping up what is already there. Homeowners in Carlow and nearby can phone the business to talk through their loft.

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Services & prices

What External Insulation does — and what it typically costs in Carlow

The ranges are what Carlow homes typically pay, from Locufy's price guides. You can call External Insulation for the exact figure.

Building & extensions

BuilderGeneral building work
€200–450per dayprice guide →
House extensionSingle or two-storey
€2,500–4,500per m²price guide →
Loft conversionAttic into a usable room
€35,000–90,000per projectprice guide →
Garage conversionGarage into living space
€15,000–45,000per projectprice guide →
Conservatory installerSupplied and built
€12,000–40,000per projectprice guide →
BricklayerWalls, piers and repairs
€200–380per dayprice guide →
GroundworksFoundations, drainage and levels
€5,000–40,000per projectprice guide →

Kitchens, bathrooms & interiors

Kitchen fitterUnits, worktops and appliances
€10,000–30,000per kitchenprice guide →
Bathroom fitterStrip out and full refit
€5,000–15,000per bathroomprice guide →
Wet room installerTanked and fully tiled
€6,000–18,000per roomprice guide →
TilerFloors and walls
€45–170per m²price guide →
PlastererSkimming and patch repairs
€250–800per roomprice guide →
Carpenter & joinerDoors, frames and fitted joinery
€200–450per dayprice guide →
Flooring installerWood, laminate and vinyl
€20–60per m²price guide →

Roofs, walls & windows

RooferPitched roofs and repairs
€150–1,000per jobprice guide →
Flat roofingFelt, rubber and fibreglass
€1,500–7,000per roofprice guide →
Roof repairSlipped slates and leaks
€150–1,200per repairprice guide →
Guttering installationNew gutters and downpipes
€400–1,200per jobprice guide →
Fascias & soffitsReplace rotten timber boards
€1,500–3,500per jobprice guide →
Window & double glazing installerSupplied and fitted
€450–1,500per windowprice guide →
Damp proofingSurvey and treatment
€800–4,000per jobprice guide →

Typical prices from Locufy's Ireland 2026 price guides — each guide explains what the job involves and what moves the price. Rendering and insulation installer are also offered, priced on survey.

About

About External Insulation

External Insulation is a loft insulation business in Carlow, working from premises at Crosbie Place in the town. It provides loft insulation for homes, from fitting new insulation to topping up what is already there. Homeowners in Carlow and nearby can phone the business to talk through their loft.

At a glance

Trade
Building and construction
Based
1A, Carlow
Covers
Carlow and 15 km around
Hours
Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00
Quotes
Written, free, no obligation
Reputation

How External Insulation is rated

No Google reviews yet

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Areas

Carlow and the towns around it

Based in Carlow, External Insulation works across the town and about 15 km around it.

  • Carlow
  • Tullow
  • Castledermot
  • Ballylinan
  • Leighlinbridge
  • Ballon

Outside this area? Builders near you →

Questions

Before you book

Which areas does External Insulation cover?

External Insulation is based at Crosbie Place in Carlow, so Carlow is the area it covers for loft insulation. If your home is outside the town, you can phone the business to ask whether it can travel to you. Mention your address and the work you need.

What affects the price of loft insulation in Carlow?

The price of loft insulation mainly depends on the size of the loft and how easy it is to reach, and on whether you need new insulation or a top-up. Boarding over afterwards and grant eligibility can also change the total. The Loft Insulation price guide gives typical prices in Ireland.

Is External Insulation registered or qualified for this work?

For retrofit work like this, it is sensible to check that the installer works within SEAI grant requirements and, where the scheme calls for it, uses a registered One Stop Shop. You can ask External Insulation about this directly, and about the training and experience of the people doing the work. Ask for the answers in writing.

Is the work insured and guaranteed?

Ask External Insulation to show its public liability insurance certificate before the work starts, as trade businesses in Ireland usually carry it. Ask too what guarantee or warranty covers the insulation and for how long. Get the answers in writing on the quote so you can compare them.

What do customers say about External Insulation?

External Insulation has no Google reviews yet, so you can ask the business for references from recent customers in Carlow. Speaking to a past customer lets you hear about the finish of the work and how the job went. You can also ask to see photos of earlier loft jobs.

Is there a grant for loft insulation?

Grants for retrofit work in Ireland are linked to the SEAI, so it is worth checking your eligibility with it before booking. Eligibility depends on your home and the work, and a registered One Stop Shop may be involved where the scheme applies. You can ask External Insulation how it handles the grant side.

How do I get a quote from External Insulation?

You can phone External Insulation to ask for a quote, or use its Locufy page to send an enquiry. Have the size of the loft, how you get into it, whether it already has insulation and when suits you ready, and have photos if you can. Clear details help the business price the job accurately.

How do I compare External Insulation with other loft insulation providers in Carlow?

Compare External Insulation with other loft insulation providers in Carlow on Locufy by looking at what each quote includes, such as boarding over and clearing access. Check the experience each business shows and whether it can handle the grant route. Ask for a few quotes in writing so you can judge them side by side.

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