Deep Retrofit & Renovation

200-year-old cottage transformed

Wall insulation, floor insulation with under floor heating, new windows and doors, air to water heatpump, attic insulation, air tightness, heat recovery ventilation and a full cosmetic renovation.

The project

Deep Retrofit & Renovation

This beautiful old Irish cottage, with its original stone walls, has been carefully transformed for modern living while retaining its character. The deep retrofit has created a warmer, more comfortable home, with improved insulation and airtightness helping to retain heat, while the heat pump and underfloor heating provide efficient, consistent warmth. Heat recovery ventilation keeps fresh air circulating throughout the home, creating a comfortable and healthier environment year-round.

Scope of works

What was involved

Air to Water HeatpumpAirtightnessAttic InsulationBathroomcarpentry & engineered flooringComplete Re-plumbComposite DoorExternal Wall InsulationFloor InsulationHeat Recovery VentilationInternal & External PaintingInternal Wall InsulationNew BathroomNew DrivewayNew Kitchenpaintwork throughoutRe-wiringUnderfloor HeatingWindows & Doors

In their words

The homeowner’s experience

Blackstrand just finished a deep retrofit and complete renovation of my 200-year-old cottage in Galway. It was always cold and impossible to heat in winter, but now with the air-to-water heat pump it’s a lovely constant 21 degrees. It was a tricky undertaking due to a mix of stone walls and a newer extension, but Emmett, Izabele and the team were very helpful in finding solutions — every tradesperson who came to the house was friendly and courteous with a great work ethic. They also did a full renovation with new bathrooms, kitchens and floors, and the whole house is brand new now. I’d highly recommend Blackstrand and team.

Carmel - Clifden

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