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Render and insulation in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Insulate, re-render or repair walls anywhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians, with guide prices online and a free survey.
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- Planning and building control checked for Scotland
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Services in Edinburgh and the Lothians
External wall insulation
- External wall insulation in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- EPS insulation in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Mineral wool EWI in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Wood fibre EWI in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Non-traditional houses in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Park home insulation in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Flats and blocks in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Commercial EWI in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Solid and internal wall insulation
- Solid wall insulation in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Internal wall insulation in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Survey and quote in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Render finishes
- Insulated render in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Silicone render in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Monocouche render in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Lime render in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Brick slip EWI in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Acrylic render in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Re-rendering, repairs and upkeep
Homes and walls in Edinburgh and the Lothians
East Central Scotland mixes stone tenements and terraces with post-war council housing and harled bungalows and semis.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Edinburgh and the Lothians: sheltered town streets fare better than walls on high ground or facing the prevailing weather, and the render, beads and cill details are chosen with that in mind.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brick slip finish over insulation | From £185 per m² + scaffold0% VAT | Brick slip EWI |
| Covering pebble dash | From £72 per m² + scaffoldinc VAT | Render over sound pebble dash |
| Park home insulation | From £7,9950% VAT | Single-unit park home |
| Render cleaning and treatment | From £10 per m²inc VAT | Soft wash and biocide |
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
Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions
Do you work across all of Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Yes — we survey and quote across Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate.
Do I need planning permission for external wall insulation in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
For Edinburgh and the Lothians 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.