Brick slip EWI · Scottish Borders
Brick slip finish over insulation in Galashiels
Homeowners and landlords in Galashiels can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for brick slip finishes, covering TD1 and the surrounding area. We bring brick slip samples to Galashiels surveys so you can compare them with neighbouring houses.
- Free survey in TD1 and nearby
- Guide price from £185 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Galashiels
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Thin slips (typically 10–20mm) bonded to the system base coat
- Clay, concrete or flexible acrylic slips available
- Corners formed with L-shaped slips for a convincing finish
- Helps meet 'similar appearance' planning conditions
Before we quote in Galashiels
We also cover Hawick and Kelso, close to Galashiels. It's roughly 13 miles from Galashiels to Hawick, the largest town 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.
Mixed finishes — brick slip below, render above — can suit semi-detached houses in Galashiels.
- Postcode district
- TD1
- County or area
- Scottish Borders
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Hawick, Kelso, Peebles, Musselburgh
Approvals in Scotland
In Scotland, permitted development for external wall changes is narrower, so in Galashiels we check with the council's planning team where the appearance changes, and always for flats, tenements and conservation areas.
Scotland's building standards cover changes to external wall construction; we check whether your job in Galashiels needs a warrant.
Are brick slips real brick?
They can be — cut or manufactured clay slips — or concrete and flexible polymer slips designed to look like brick. Clay slips are heavier and need systems rated for that weight.
Brick slip finish over insulation prices in Galashiels
| 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 Galashiels: questions
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.
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 Galashiels?
Yes — we survey and quote brick slip finishes in Galashiels (TD1) and nearby Hawick, Kelso and Peebles, with a fixed written price before any work starts.