Brick slip EWI · Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Brick slip finish over insulation in Lerwick
Quotes for brick slip finishes in Lerwick list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. We bring brick slip samples to Lerwick surveys so you can compare them with neighbouring houses.
- Free survey in ZE1
- Guide price from £185 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Lerwick
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- Corners formed with L-shaped slips for a convincing finish
- Can be matched to local brick colours and bonds
- Clay, concrete or flexible acrylic slips available
- Thin slips (typically 10–20mm) bonded to the system base coat
Homes and walls in Lerwick
Surveys in Lerwick (ZE1) are arranged around travel to the wider 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.
Mixed finishes — brick slip below, render above — can suit semi-detached houses in Lerwick.
- Postcode district
- ZE1
- County or area
- Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Nation
- Scotland
Scotland: planning and regulations
Scottish householder rules mean many Lerwick jobs that change the outside of a house need a planning application; we confirm the position before quoting.
Over-cladding work in Scotland often needs a building warrant from the council's building standards service, with Section 6 of the Technical Handbooks setting insulation benchmarks.
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 Lerwick
| 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
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 Lerwick: questions
Do brick slips fall off?
Not when installed to the system manufacturer's specification, with the right adhesive, fixings and pointing.
Is a brick slip finish more expensive?
Yes — roughly £70–£120 per m² more than render, because of materials and slower installation.
Can I mix brick slips and render?
Yes. A brick plinth or ground floor with render above is a common combination.
Do you cover Lerwick?
Yes — we survey and quote brick slip finishes in Lerwick (ZE1); island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement, with a fixed written price before any work starts.