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External wall insulation is a cost-effective home improvement for houses with solid walls.
According to the National Insulation Association, a massive 45% of heat escapes through the walls of houses with uninsulated solid walls. External wall insulation keeps your home warmer, adds value to your house and reduces energy bills, making it a worthwhile investment.
Installation involves applying an insulation material and weatherproof cladding to the exterior walls. The cladding that goes over the top comes in a variety of different finishes, including smooth, textured, tiled, painted or panelled.
This means you can choose a style that complements your house.
Are my walls solid or cavity?
External wall insulation is the best insulation option for older properties with solid walls. Newer properties generally have cavity walls that are best insulated with cavity wall insulation instead. There are a few simple checks you can make to find out which type of wall you have.
Age – properties built before the 1920s usually have solid walls, while properties built after this time have cavity walls.
Brick pattern – if you’re not sure on your property’s wall type, the brick pattern on exterior walls often gives it away. Cavity walls are usually built using bricks of a uniform size, while solid walls have an alternating pattern of full and half-length bricks.
Thickness – cavity walls are thicker than solid walls. To check how thick your walls are, open your front or back door and measure the wall through the door opening. Cavity walls usually measure over 30cm, while anything less is usually a solid wall.
Internal wall insulation versus external wall insulation
Solid walls can either be insulated internally or externally. Budget, severity of heat loss and the condition of your walls will determine whether internal or external insulation is most suitable for your house.
Exterior wall insulation cost is more expensive, but it will improve your home’s appearance and is generally less disruptive to install. Some redecoration will be required after internal insulation has been installed.
If you’re not sure which type of insulation is right for you, external insulation companies will be able to help you decide.
What are the benefits of external wall insulation?
- Reduces heat loss through walls.
- Reduces energy bills.
- Reduces internal condensation.
- Protects walls to improve longevity.
- Improves weatherproofing.
- Improves sound resistance.
- Improves appearance of your home’s exterior (curb appeal).
- Environmentally friendly.
Moisture penetration
While external wall insulation stops moisture penetrating your exterior walls, it can’t prevent moisture entering your wall internally. It does, however, reduce damaging internal condensation by warming the wall. This causes internal moisture to condense closer to the cold external air rather than on the internal surface.
How long will the job take?
On average, it takes 3 to 6 weeks to complete the work depending on the size of the house. It can take longer if your walls need any repair work or if the weather is very bad.
What preparation work will be required?
Before any work starts, your tradesperson will need to prepare the area. Preparation will involve clearing the walls and the surrounding area of any obstructions. Scaffolding will then be erected for the duration of the job.
Satellite dishes, hanging baskets, creeping plants and anything else attached to the walls need to be removed. Check with your tradesperson what preparation work is required and who’ll be carrying it out.
How much does external wall insulation cost?
Exterior wall insulation can cost anything in the region of £8,000 to £22,000. The price of the job depends on the size of your property and the condition of your walls.
In some cases, it may be possible to get a grant to help with the cost of external wall insulation as part of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme. Speak to your energy company to find out if you are eligible or contact the Energy Saving Trust for more details.
How much money will it save me?
While solid walls are more expensive to insulate than cavity walls, the savings that can be achieved on energy bills with this type of insulation are bigger.
Listed below are the average annual savings on energy bills after the installation of external wall insulation according to the Energy Saving Trust.
| Detached | £425 |
| Semi-detached | £255 |
| Mid-terrace | £160 |
| Bungalow | £175 |
| Flat | £120 |
The qualifications your tradesperson needs
Although there are no formal qualifications required to do the job, there are several courses and certificates available to achieve official recognition. These include a City and Guilds NVQ certificate or diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments, as well as short courses offered by product manufacturers.
Planning permission for external wall insulation
The finish you choose for the rendering will determine if your job requires planning permission. If the finish alters the appearance of the exterior of your house, you’re likely to need planning permission first.
If you live in a listed building or within a conservation area you will need to speak with your local authority. You also need to ensure all work complies with solid wall building regulations.
Insurance for external wall insulators
You should expect all reputable tradespeople to have public liability insurance as standard. This covers any accidental damage that may be caused to your property during the work.
Questions you should ask your external wall insulator
- Do they have any qualifications or certificates?
- Are they a member of the Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA)?
- Which decorative finishes do they offer?
- Will they install a vapour barrier to protect from moisture in the wall?
- Will they use full scaffolding?
- How long do they estimate the job will take?
- What preparation work will be required before installation?
- Is the work guaranteed and what are the details of the guarantee?
- Do they have public liability insurance?
We are a professional and friendly team we have over 25 years of experience in all plastering works, Been working on recommendations throughout ,we take complete pride on all our projects, and all have a great eye for detail , we push that extra mile for us and the customers to complete there dream. We also use a spray machine to paint and decorate and silicone rendering for the highest standard possible use GLM for the best and safest way forward
Absolute pleasure to have meet Grant and his team, rendered and painted my house to a high standard, left all areas clean and tidy, would not hesitate to use GLM again. Thanks again Grant. Lisa & Bill
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Andrey has been in contact and is now going to rectify the problem and is re render in march 2026.
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It’s more than 10 years experience on this trade . Pro Qual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments External Wall Insulation Boarder Brick Slips and Finisher There are many of the Reasons why to choose me . High Productivity Attention to details Competitive In Trade Prices
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We are a friendly and reliable family run business with numerous years of experience,concentrating on plastering and specialist coloured renders throughout the UK. We have an array of satisfied customers past and present.
Sean did a perfect job of skimming my bathroom walls. High standard of finish, clean and tidy, polite, good communication, good value, can't fault.
Hi My name is Conor and i am a member of the chartered institute of builders which is the highest accolade achievable within the industry, I also have an nvq 6 in construction which is the equivalent to a masters degree. We are a well established company since 1999 and have a vast experience in painting and decorating, kitchen fitting, bathroom fitting and building refurbishment, roofing, listed building refurbishment, reactive maintenance loft conversions and extensions. We guarantee you the utmost service as can be verified by our previous clients testimonials We offer a one point of call for all trades for domestic and commercial customers .We previously completed painting/decorating , kitchen fitting , bathroom fitting and refurbishment works to listed buildings, schools, Universities ,hotels, restaurants , pubs, Hospitals, shops, nursing homes along with many prestigious new builds, bcp contracts and private works. We provide a 1 point of contact, complete service with all our other trades if required. Resulting in the client only having to deal with one person, who project manages the team throughout the course of the works. We also provide a kitchen/bathroom fitting service ,and a reactive maintenance package for landlords and commercial customers and have a vast portfolio having completed over 500 projects.
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Gordonj of GPS Plastering did a great job . He was very punctual, polite and left the house probably cleaner than it was before he arrived. I would recommend him.
Having sum 40yrs experience in Plastering & Rendering, and being CITY & GUILDS qualified. I am passionate about the trade and provide a clean, polite courteous Professional service. Extremely conscientious about the results I leave. Please view my ratings.
Such a lovely man with the highest level of professionalism and perfection. The moment Mark called me and came out to view the work I felt instantly at peace which is rare. Completed the work within the agreed time and communicated throughout. I’ll not hesitate to recommend him and would hire him again. Thank you so much for help Mark.
P.A.S plastering pride ourselves on Quality and customer satisfaction . Also accredited plasterers by British Gypsum . With over 30 years experience we aim to give our clients the complete professional job. We cover all aspect of plastering also K rend / monacouche coloured renders
Absolutely fantastic. No problems and did a fantastic job.
I’ve been plastering for 35 years with vast experience in all aspects of traditional plastering
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Jimmy and his team were first class, excellent standard of work. Also clean and tidy as the job progressed.
We are a family run construction company with over 20 years in the trade. We offer all aspects of building, extensions, kitchens, bathrooms, plastering and conversions
Job completed on time
Good, conscientious company. High quality work. Orders completed on time, professional service and honesty to their customers.
Work to retile the bathroom was scheduled promptly and delivered very well, on-time and in line with the quote. Wouldn't hesitate to use again. Tidied up and left things looking smart.
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Trowel Masters as Over 25 years experience in Roofing, bricklaying, plastering, ceramic wall and floor tiling and general building also demolition works. Please take a look at our photos.
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Job well done! Thank you Gill
all plastering work available over 20 years experience in the trade .friendly and efficient .here to help with your needs . Thanks lance
I was impressed with the quality of the work and the efficient manner that it was undertaken, It was a job well done.
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