Brick slip EWI · Dorset
Brick slip finish over insulation in Poole
Looking for brick slip finishes in Poole? We survey homes across Poole and the BH15 area, then give you a fixed written price before any work starts. Mixed finishes — brick slip below, render above — can suit semi-detached houses in Poole.
- Free survey in BH15 and nearby
- Guide price from £185 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Poole
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- Heavier than render, so more fixings are specified
- Clay, concrete or flexible acrylic slips available
- Helps meet 'similar appearance' planning conditions
- Can be matched to local brick colours and bonds
What we look for in Poole
We also cover Bournemouth and Christchurch, close to Poole. It's roughly 5 miles from Poole to Bournemouth, the largest town in Dorset. The South West has many stone and solid-walled cottages, exposed coastal properties and a share of post-war system-built houses, including types such as the Cornish Unit.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Dorset: 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.
On brick terraces in Poole, slips can insulate the wall while keeping the street's look.
- Postcode district
- BH15
- County or area
- Dorset
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Bournemouth, Christchurch, New Milton, Dorchester
England: planning and regulations
Planning in Poole follows England's national rules: similar-looking finishes on houses are usually permitted, while flats, commercial premises, conservation areas and streets under an Article 4 direction need an application.
If the work covers more than half of a wall, or a quarter of the building's whole envelope, it counts as renovating a thermal element, with a target of about 0.30 W/m²K where feasible.
Why choose brick slips over render?
Permitted development for houses in England and Wales generally expects materials of a similar appearance to the existing walls. On a brick terrace or estate, render can change the street scene, while brick slips keep it. Some owners simply prefer the brick look.
Brick slip finish over insulation prices in Poole
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brick slip EWI | £185–£260 per m²0% VAT | Excluding scaffold |
| Brick slip feature panels | £168–£265 per m²inc VAT | Plinths, bays, features |
| Matching samples | Provided at survey |
Confirmed by a fixed written quote after survey. 0% VAT: installing insulation in a home is zero-rated until 31 March 2027, so these figures are the total; 5% applies from 1 April 2027. Prices include VAT at 20%.
What happens next
Enquiry
Send your postcode and a few details.
Measured survey
Walls, damp, eaves, cills and services recorded.
Written price
A fixed price with the specification attached.
Work and handover
Installed, inspected and documents handed over.
Brick slip EWI in Poole: questions
Is a brick slip finish more expensive?
Yes — roughly £70–£120 per m² more than render, because of materials and slower installation.
Do brick slips fall off?
Not when installed to the system manufacturer's specification, with the right adhesive, fixings and pointing.
Can I mix brick slips and render?
Yes. A brick plinth or ground floor with render above is a common combination.
Do you cover Poole?
Yes — we survey and quote brick slip finishes in Poole (BH15) and nearby Bournemouth, Christchurch and New Milton, with a fixed written price before any work starts.