Mica & Pyrite
Mica & Pyrite Check: Co. Offaly
See whether a Co. Offaly property sits in a defective concrete block scheme area, alongside flood, radon, BER and more.
Free snapshot. Enter an Eircode and we'll find the property. No card, no account.
Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
About Offaly
Mica & Pyrite in Co. Offaly
Offaly has experienced pyrite-related structural damage, particularly in homes built during the Celtic Tiger era. Pyritic heave can cause floor lifting and wall cracking. Every PropertyPack report flags whether Offaly falls within the official Pyrite Remediation Scheme area and the build years (1997–2013) the scheme covers.
Co. Offaly at a Glance
- Population
- 83,000
- Province
- Leinster
- Coastline
- Inland county
- Character
- Predominantly Rural
- Main Rivers
- Shannon, Brosna, Clodiagh
- Median Price (2026)
- €285,000 (+5.6% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 2.3% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 120
- 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. Offaly
Two separate State schemes cover block and sub-floor defects. Co. Offaly is not currently a designated area under the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme. The county is also within the Pyrite Remediation Scheme area for pyritic-heave damage in homes built 1997–2013. That scheme closes to applications on 30 November 2026.
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
Scheme Area- Homes remediated since 2013
- 2,851
- Eligible build years
- 1997–2013
- Applications close
- 30 November 2026
What This Means When Buying in Co. Offaly
- 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.
This is the county picture. The report checks your exact address.
Enter the Eircode of any Co. Offaly property.
18
Official Risk Checks
12
Government Data Sources
60s
Average Snapshot Time
26
Counties Covered
What We Check
Every Offaly 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.
Due Diligence
Know the risks before you sign in Offaly.
Check mica and pyrite risk in Offaly. Free snapshot, 18 checks from 12 official sources. No card, no account.
Properties for Sale in Offaly
Latest properties on the market in Co. Offaly. Click “Check Risks” to run a PropertyPack report on any listing.
Wood Of O, Tullamore, Derrygrogan, Co. Offaly, R35W3F9
3 Chancery Park Downs, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, R35A0C0
Frequently Asked Questions
Mica & Pyrite in Offaly: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Offaly properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Offaly 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 Offaly cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Offaly 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 Offaly affected by mica or pyrite?
Offaly has experienced pyrite-related structural issues, particularly in homes from the Celtic Tiger building boom. Pyritic heave can cause floor lifting and wall cracking. Every PropertyPack report flags whether Offaly is inside the official Pyrite Remediation Scheme area for any Eircode.
Which areas of Offaly have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Offaly depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Shannon, Brosna and Clodiagh flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 2.3% of homes tested in Offaly measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Tullamore, Birr, Edenderry tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Offaly across 18 risk categories.
Buying in Offaly? Take 10% Off
The full report checks the exact address: flood, radon, BER, planning and more, from €29. Drop your email and your 10% off code appears right here.
By subscribing you agree to receive marketing emails from PropertyPack.ie. No spam, unsubscribe anytime, we never share your email.
Explore More
More property reports.
Mica & Pyrite: Co. Laois
Mica & Pyrite for properties in Co. Laois
Mica & Pyrite: Co. Tipperary
Mica & Pyrite for properties in Co. Tipperary
Mica & Pyrite: Co. Galway
Mica & Pyrite for properties in Co. Galway
Property Valuation: Co. Offaly
Property Valuation for properties in Co. Offaly
Flood Map: Co. Offaly
Flood Map for properties in Co. Offaly
Flood Risk: Co. Offaly
Flood Risk for properties in Co. Offaly
Full Property Report: Co. Offaly
Comprehensive property report hub for Co. Offaly
