Areas · Scotland
Render and insulation in Scottish Borders
We survey and quote homes and buildings throughout Scottish Borders — from Hawick to Galashiels — for insulation, render and repairs.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Planning and building control checked for Scotland
- Guide prices online
Free survey in Scottish Borders
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Services
Services in Scottish Borders
External wall insulation
- External wall insulation in Scottish Borders
- EPS insulation in Scottish Borders
- Mineral wool EWI in Scottish Borders
- Wood fibre EWI in Scottish Borders
- Non-traditional houses in Scottish Borders
- Park home insulation in Scottish Borders
- Flats and blocks in Scottish Borders
- Commercial EWI in Scottish Borders
Solid and internal wall insulation
- Solid wall insulation in Scottish Borders
- Internal wall insulation in Scottish Borders
- Survey and quote in Scottish Borders
Render finishes
- Insulated render in Scottish Borders
- Silicone render in Scottish Borders
- Monocouche render in Scottish Borders
- Lime render in Scottish Borders
- Brick slip EWI in Scottish Borders
- Acrylic render in Scottish Borders
Re-rendering, repairs and upkeep
Homes and walls in Scottish Borders
The Scottish Borders have stone-built towns and villages, rural cottages and some post-war estates.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Scottish Borders: 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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- Scotland
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- South of Scotland
- Towns with local pages
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| External wall insulation | From £105 per m² + scaffold0% VAT | EPS system with silicone render |
| Re-rendering | From £90 per m² + scaffoldinc VAT | Strip and re-render (silicone system) |
| Render cleaning and treatment | From £10 per m²inc VAT | Soft wash and biocide |
| Covering pebble dash | From £72 per m² + scaffoldinc VAT | Render over sound pebble dash |
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 Scottish Borders
Scottish Borders: questions
Do you work across all of Scottish Borders?
Yes — we survey and quote across Scottish Borders, including Hawick, Galashiels, Peebles, Kelso.
Do I need planning permission for external wall insulation in Scottish Borders?
Scottish householder rules mean many Scottish Borders jobs that change the outside of a house need a planning application; we confirm the position before quoting.
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.