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Render and insulation in Argyll and Bute
We survey and quote homes and buildings throughout Argyll and Bute — from Helensburgh to Dunoon — for insulation, render and repairs.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Planning and building control checked for Scotland
- Guide prices online
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Services
Services in Argyll and Bute
External wall insulation
- External wall insulation in Argyll and Bute
- EPS insulation in Argyll and Bute
- Mineral wool EWI in Argyll and Bute
- Wood fibre EWI in Argyll and Bute
- Non-traditional houses in Argyll and Bute
- Park home insulation in Argyll and Bute
- Flats and blocks in Argyll and Bute
- Commercial EWI in Argyll and Bute
Solid and internal wall insulation
- Solid wall insulation in Argyll and Bute
- Internal wall insulation in Argyll and Bute
- Survey and quote in Argyll and Bute
Render finishes
- Insulated render in Argyll and Bute
- Silicone render in Argyll and Bute
- Monocouche render in Argyll and Bute
- Lime render in Argyll and Bute
- Brick slip EWI in Argyll and Bute
- Acrylic render in Argyll and Bute
Re-rendering, repairs and upkeep
Homes and walls in Argyll and Bute
The Highlands and Islands have many exposed stone and harled homes, timber-framed houses and scattered rural properties.
Parts of Argyll and Bute fall in the higher wind-driven rain exposure bands, especially coastal and upland sites, so render specification, movement joints and detailing at cills, verges and the base of the wall matter more than usual.
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Planning and building control in Scotland
In Scotland, householder permitted development rights are set by the Scottish GPDO and are narrower for external wall changes; insulating flats or tenements, changing the appearance of a house noticeably, or working in a conservation area usually needs planning permission. Listed buildings need listed building consent. Ask your council's planning team before committing.
Work that alters an external wall's construction is covered by the building standards system; many over-cladding projects need a building warrant from the council's building standards team, and Section 6 (Energy) of the Technical Handbooks sets insulation benchmarks.
Typical jobs and guide prices
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Park home insulation | From £7,9950% VAT | Single-unit park home |
| Covering pebble dash | From £72 per m² + scaffoldinc VAT | Render over sound pebble dash |
| Render cleaning and treatment | From £10 per m²inc VAT | Soft wash and biocide |
| Render repairs | From £475inc VAT | Small repairs, single visit |
Insulation prices for homes are totals (0% VAT until 31 March 2027); render and repair prices include VAT at 20%. Confirmed in writing after a free survey. Full price guide
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Argyll and Bute: questions
Do you work across all of Argyll and Bute?
Yes — we survey and quote across Argyll and Bute, including Helensburgh, Dunoon, Oban, Campbeltown. Island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement.
Do I need planning permission for external wall insulation in Argyll and Bute?
For Argyll and Bute properties, flats and tenements need planning permission for external insulation, and a noticeable change of finish on a house often does too under Scottish rules.
Are there grants for wall insulation in Scotland?
Home Energy Scotland's Grant and Loan can cover solid wall insulation for owner-occupiers (up to £7,500 grant plus an optional interest-free loan), but solid wall installers must be TrustMark registered for that scheme.