Edinburgh and the Lothians · Scotland
Render and insulation in Edinburgh
Need warmer walls or a new finish in Edinburgh? We quote external insulation, render and repairs across EH1 and nearby.
- Free survey in EH1 and nearby
- Fixed written price before work starts
- Guide prices online
Free survey in Edinburgh
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Services
Services in Edinburgh
External wall insulation
- External wall insulation in Edinburgh
- EPS insulation in Edinburgh
- Mineral wool EWI in Edinburgh
- Wood fibre EWI in Edinburgh
- Non-traditional houses in Edinburgh
- Park home insulation in Edinburgh
- Flats and blocks in Edinburgh
- Commercial EWI in Edinburgh
Solid and internal wall insulation
- Solid wall insulation in Edinburgh
- Internal wall insulation in Edinburgh
- Survey and quote in Edinburgh
Render finishes
- Insulated render in Edinburgh
- Silicone render in Edinburgh
- Monocouche render in Edinburgh
- Lime render in Edinburgh
- Brick slip EWI in Edinburgh
- Acrylic render in Edinburgh
Re-rendering, repairs and upkeep
Homes and walls in Edinburgh
We also cover Musselburgh and Kirkcaldy, close to Edinburgh.
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.
- Postcode district
- EH1
- County or area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Nation
- Scotland
Approvals in Scotland
In Scotland, permitted development for external wall changes is narrower, so in Edinburgh we check with the council's planning team where the appearance changes, and always for flats, tenements and conservation areas.
Scotland's building standards cover changes to external wall construction; we check whether your job in Edinburgh needs a warrant.
Typical jobs and guide prices
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Park home insulation | From £7,9950% VAT | Single-unit park home |
| Brick slip finish over insulation | From £185 per m² + scaffold0% VAT | Brick slip EWI |
| Internal wall insulation | From £75 per m²0% VAT | Insulated plasterboard, supplied and skimmed |
| Lime render | From £78 per m² + scaffoldinc VAT | Lime render, three-coat |
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
Nearby towns
Edinburgh: questions
Do you cover Edinburgh?
Yes — we survey and quote in Edinburgh (EH1) and nearby Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline.
How much does external wall insulation cost in Edinburgh?
Our guide is £105–£170 per m² depending on the system, plus scaffolding — roughly £10,200–£17,700 for a typical three-bed semi with EPS and silicone render. Installing insulation in a home is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027, so that's the total. A free survey fixes the price.
Do I need planning permission in Edinburgh?
Scottish householder rules mean many Edinburgh jobs that change the outside of a house need a planning application; we confirm the position before quoting.
Is VAT charged on wall insulation?
Installing wall insulation in homes is zero-rated until 31 March 2027, then 5%, so our insulation prices are totals. Render-only work and repairs carry VAT at 20%, and our prices for them include it.