Brick slip EWI · Dyfed
Brick slip finish over insulation in Llanelli
Brick slip finish over insulation in Llanelli: free survey, written specification and a fixed price, with the details that keep walls dry planned from the start. We bring brick slip samples to Llanelli surveys so you can compare them with neighbouring houses.
- Free survey in SA15 and nearby
- Guide price from £185 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Llanelli
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- Heavier than render, so more fixings are specified
- Thin slips (typically 10–20mm) bonded to the system base coat
- Helps meet 'similar appearance' planning conditions
- Clay, concrete or flexible acrylic slips available
Llanelli: walls, weather and approvals
We cover Llanelli and nearby Gorseinon, Swansea and Ammanford. West Wales has a high share of older solid-walled and stone homes, many in exposed coastal or rural settings.
Parts of Dyfed 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.
Mixed finishes — brick slip below, render above — can suit semi-detached houses in Llanelli.
- Postcode district
- SA15
- County or area
- Dyfed
- Nation
- Wales
- Nearby
- Gorseinon, Swansea, Ammanford, Carmarthen
Planning and building control in Wales
We check Llanelli addresses for conservation areas and listing before quoting, because Welsh permitted development rules don't cover every external change.
Building control in Wales applies to most insulation and re-rendering jobs of this size; the quote states who submits the notice.
How is the brick slip system built up?
Insulation boards are fixed as for any EWI, followed by a reinforced base coat. The slips are bonded with the system adhesive, spaced for joints, then pointed. Corners use L-shaped slips so the edge looks like a solid brick.
Brick slip finish over insulation prices in Llanelli
| 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
Tell us about the property
Use the quote tool or form, or call. Photos help.
Free survey
We measure, check the walls and confirm approvals.
Fixed written quote
System, details, access, exclusions and VAT in writing.
Installation
Scheduled for suitable weather, with a clear programme.
Brick slip EWI in Llanelli: questions
Can I mix brick slips and render?
Yes. A brick plinth or ground floor with render above is a common combination.
Do brick slips fall off?
Not when installed to the system manufacturer's specification, with the right adhesive, fixings and pointing.
Will brick slips match my neighbours' brick?
We source slips to get close in colour and texture and show samples beforehand, but an exact match to weathered brick isn't always possible.
Do you cover Llanelli?
Yes — we survey and quote brick slip finishes in Llanelli (SA15) and nearby Gorseinon, Swansea and Ammanford, with a fixed written price before any work starts.