Brick slip EWI · Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Brick slip finish over insulation in Stornoway
Looking for brick slip finishes in Stornoway? We survey homes across Stornoway and the HS1 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 Stornoway.
- Free survey in HS1
- Guide price from £185 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Stornoway
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Thin slips (typically 10–20mm) bonded to the system base coat
- Can be matched to local brick colours and bonds
- Heavier than render, so more fixings are specified
- Helps meet 'similar appearance' planning conditions
Local considerations in Stornoway
Surveys in Stornoway (HS1) 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.
We bring brick slip samples to Stornoway surveys so you can compare them with neighbouring houses.
- Postcode district
- HS1
- County or area
- Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Nation
- Scotland
Planning and building control in Scotland
Scottish householder rules mean many Stornoway jobs that change the outside of a house need a planning application; we confirm the position before quoting.
Where a building warrant is needed for Stornoway work, it's obtained before installation starts, and the quote says who arranges it.
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 Stornoway
| 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%.
How it works
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 Stornoway: questions
Is a brick slip finish more expensive?
Yes — roughly £70–£120 per m² more than render, because of materials and slower installation.
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.
Do you cover Stornoway?
Yes — we survey and quote brick slip finishes in Stornoway (HS1); island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement, with a fixed written price before any work starts.