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Render and insulation in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Insulate, re-render or repair walls anywhere in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, with guide prices online and a free survey.
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- Planning and building control checked for Scotland
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Services
Services in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
External wall insulation
- External wall insulation in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- EPS insulation in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Mineral wool EWI in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Wood fibre EWI in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Non-traditional houses in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Park home insulation in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Flats and blocks in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Commercial EWI in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Solid and internal wall insulation
- Solid wall insulation in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Internal wall insulation in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Survey and quote in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Render finishes
- Insulated render in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Silicone render in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Monocouche render in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Lime render in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Brick slip EWI in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Acrylic render in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Re-rendering, repairs and upkeep
Homes and walls in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
The Highlands and Islands have many exposed stone and harled homes, timber-framed houses and scattered rural properties.
Parts of Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral wool external wall insulation | From £125 per m² + scaffold0% VAT | Mineral wool + mineral or silicone render |
| Render cleaning and treatment | From £10 per m²inc VAT | Soft wash and biocide |
| Lime render | From £78 per m² + scaffoldinc VAT | Lime render, three-coat |
| Monocouche render | From £54 per m² + scaffoldinc VAT | Monocouche on blockwork |
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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles: questions
Do you work across all of Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Yes — we survey and quote across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, including Kirkwall, Stornoway, Lerwick. Island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement.
Do I need planning permission for external wall insulation in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
For Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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.