Commercial EWI · Argyll and Bute
Commercial and public building EWI in Oban
Homeowners and landlords in Oban can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for commercial external wall insulation, covering PA34 and the surrounding area. Schools and community buildings around Oban are usually phased by elevation, with noisy stages in holidays where possible.
- Free survey in PA34
- Guide price from £110 per m² + scaffold, + VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Oban
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- Contract roles under CDM 2015 agreed at the start
- Programmes phased around opening hours and term dates
- Planning applications supported with drawings and finish samples
- Clear handover file with system documentation
Local considerations in Oban
We cover Oban and the wider Argyll and Bute; island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement. The Highlands and Islands have many exposed stone and harled homes, timber-framed houses and scattered rural properties.
Parts of Argyll and Bute 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 provide drawings and finish samples for planning applications on Oban commercial buildings.
- Postcode district
- PA34
- County or area
- Argyll and Bute
- Nation
- Scotland
Scotland: planning and regulations
In Scotland, permitted development for external wall changes is narrower, so in Oban we check with the council's planning team where the appearance changes, and always for flats, tenements and conservation areas.
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.
Scotland restricts combustible cladding on buildings with a storey more than 11 metres above ground, so taller buildings get non-combustible systems.
Which system suits a commercial building?
The building's height, use (for example, residential or assembly use) and fire strategy shape the choice. Mineral wool systems are typical for multi-storey and public buildings; EPS may suit single-storey units. The system manufacturer's classification is confirmed in writing.
Commercial and public building EWI prices in Oban
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Insulated render system | £110–£200 per m²+ VAT | Priced on survey |
| Render refurbishment without insulation | £55–£95 per m²+ VAT | Silicone or mineral |
| Access and scaffold | Per building | Includes edge protection |
Confirmed by a fixed written quote after survey. Business prices shown before VAT, which is added at 20%. Buildings used solely for a relevant charitable purpose can qualify for 0% on insulation.
What happens next
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.
Commercial EWI in Oban: questions
Is VAT 0% on commercial insulation?
Usually not. The zero rate covers insulation installed in residential accommodation and, since 1 February 2024, buildings used solely for a relevant charitable purpose, such as many charity-run village halls. Other commercial work is standard-rated.
Do you handle the planning application?
We provide the technical information, drawings and samples an application needs; your agent or our designer can submit it.
Do you provide a maintenance plan?
Yes — the handover includes the system documents and recommended inspection and cleaning intervals.
Do you cover Oban?
Yes — we survey and quote commercial external wall insulation in Oban (PA34); island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement, with a fixed written price before any work starts.