Brick slip EWI · Greater Manchester
Brick slip finish over insulation in Oldham
Need brick slip finishes in Oldham? Tell us about the property and we'll arrange a free survey and a written quote. Mixed finishes — brick slip below, render above — can suit semi-detached houses in Oldham.
- Free survey in OL1 and nearby
- Guide price from £185 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Oldham
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- Can be matched to local brick colours and bonds
- Helps meet 'similar appearance' planning conditions
- Clay, concrete or flexible acrylic slips available
- Heavier than render, so more fixings are specified
Homes and walls in Oldham
Surveys in Oldham also cover the surrounding OL1 district and towns such as Royton and Failsworth. Oldham is about 6 miles from Manchester. The North West has one of the largest stocks of pre-1919 solid-wall terraces in England, alongside Pennine stone houses and post-war estates.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Greater Manchester: 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.
We bring brick slip samples to Oldham surveys so you can compare them with neighbouring houses.
- Postcode district
- OL1
- County or area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Royton, Failsworth, Middleton, Ashton-under-Lyne
Approvals in England
Planning in Oldham 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.
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 Oldham
| 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%.
From enquiry to finished wall
Get a guide price
Try the online quote tool for a ballpark figure.
Book the survey
A visit at a time that suits you.
Agree the quote
Nothing starts until you've signed the written price.
We do the work
Planned around weather, with you kept informed.
Brick slip EWI in Oldham: questions
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.
Can I mix brick slips and render?
Yes. A brick plinth or ground floor with render above is a common combination.
Is a brick slip finish more expensive?
Yes — roughly £70–£120 per m² more than render, because of materials and slower installation.
Do you cover Oldham?
Yes — we survey and quote brick slip finishes in Oldham (OL1) and nearby Royton, Failsworth and Middleton, with a fixed written price before any work starts.