Mica & Pyrite
Mica & Pyrite Check: Co. Galway
See whether a Co. Galway property sits in a defective concrete block scheme area, alongside flood, radon, BER and more.
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Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
About Galway
Mica & Pyrite in Co. Galway
While Galway has not been among the worst-affected counties for mica or pyrite, vigilance remains important. Defective building materials can occur anywhere, so a structural survey is always worthwhile. A PropertyPack report for Galway includes the county's official Defective Concrete Blocks and Pyrite Remediation Scheme designation status for any Eircode.
Co. Galway at a Glance
- Population
- 277,000
- Province
- Connacht
- Coastline
- Coastal county
- Character
- Mixed Urban / Rural
- Main Rivers
- Corrib, Shannon, Clare
- Median Price (2026)
- €374,450 (+7% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 21.2% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 743
- Mica/Pyrite (DCB Scheme)
- Not designated
Sources: Property Price Register (sales to 2026); EPA radon measurements to 2019 (self-selected sample, % of homes tested, not prevalence); past flood events derived from OPW floodinfo.ie data; DCB scheme designations via gov.ie.
Major Towns
Mica & Pyrite Scheme Status: Co. Galway
Two separate State schemes cover block and sub-floor defects. Co. Galway is not currently a designated area under the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme. The Pyrite Remediation Scheme for pyritic-heave damage does not cover the county.
Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme
Not a Designated AreaThe scheme currently covers Donegal, Mayo, Clare, Limerick, Sligo and Carlow in full, plus parts of Dublin (Fingal), Wexford and Meath. It may be extended to further counties. Suspected block damage anywhere is assessed under I.S. 465 (revised edition published June 2026).
Pyrite Remediation Scheme
Not a Scheme AreaThe scheme covers pyritic heave (floor and slab movement from reactive pyrite in sub-floor hardcore) in the Dublin local authorities, Kildare, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath and Limerick, for homes built 1997–2013. It closes to applications on 30 November 2026.
What This Means When Buying in Co. Galway
- Suspected defective-block homes are assessed under I.S. 465 (revised edition published June 2026) by a registered building professional. Cracking patterns in external walls are the classic sign.
- A remediated home should come with paperwork: a Letter of Assurance under the DCB scheme, or a Certificate of Remediation under the pyrite scheme. Ask for it.
- DCB grants carry a clawback on resale within a set period, and the pyrite scheme excludes buyers who purchased after December 2013 knowing of the damage. An unremediated home may have no State remediation route after the scheme closes.
Sources: gov.ie (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage) (Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme, designations and scheme statistics to June 2026); Pyrite Resolution Board (Pyrite Remediation Scheme, as adopted January 2026).
Read mica and pyrite checks before buying a house: what a county designation does and doesn't tell you about an individual home.
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Official Risk Checks
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Government Data Sources
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Average Snapshot Time
26
Counties Covered
What We Check
Every Galway property, 18 checks.
Flood Risk
Environmental
02Radon Gas
Environmental
03Planning History
Development
04BER Rating
Energy
05Soil Stability
Structural
06Water Quality
Environmental
07Crime Statistics
Safety
08School Catchment
Amenities
09Noise Levels
Environmental
10Conservation Areas
Legal
11Industrial Proximity
Environmental
12EV Charging Network
Infrastructure
Plus more checks across insurance, neighbourhood and transport. See them all on the sample report.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mica & Pyrite in Galway: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Galway properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Galway address covers 18 risk categories: flood risk (OPW data), radon levels (EPA data), BER ratings (SEAI), property prices (Property Price Register), crime statistics (CSO), school catchment, broadband speeds, planning applications, air quality, noise levels, and more. Each check runs for the Eircode you enter, with the data's confidence level labelled where a source is only published at county or division level.
How much does a property report for Galway cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Galway address costs €29. House-hunting across several properties? A 3-report bundle is €59 and a 5-report bundle is €79. You see a free snapshot first, no card needed.
Is Galway affected by mica or pyrite?
Galway has not been among the worst-affected counties, but defective building materials can occur anywhere and a structural survey is always worthwhile. Every PropertyPack report includes the county's official mica and pyrite scheme designation status for any Eircode in Galway.
Which areas of Galway have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Galway depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Corrib, Shannon and Clare flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 21.2% of homes tested in Galway measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Galway City, Tuam, Ballinasloe tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Galway across 18 risk categories.
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