Commercial EWI · East Sussex
Commercial and public building EWI in Hove
If you're planning commercial external wall insulation in Hove, start with a free survey: we measure, check the walls and confirm planning and building control for your address. Schools and community buildings around Hove are usually phased by elevation, with noisy stages in holidays where possible.
- Free survey in BN3 and nearby
- Guide price from £110 per m² + scaffold, + VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Hove
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- Colour and texture options to suit brand or setting
- Planning applications supported with drawings and finish samples
- Non-combustible systems where use or height requires them
- Contract roles under CDM 2015 agreed at the start
What we look for in Hove
As well as Hove itself, we quote in Brighton, Portslade and Burgess Hill. Homes across the South East range from inter-war semis and post-war estates, which are mostly cavity-walled, to older solid-walled cottages and Victorian town terraces.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across East Sussex: 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.
For commercial premises in Hove, we programme the work around opening hours so the building can keep trading.
- Postcode district
- BN3
- County or area
- East Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Brighton, Portslade, Burgess Hill, Worthing
England: planning and regulations
Before quoting in Hove, we check whether the property is in a conservation area, under an Article 4 direction or listed, because that decides whether changing the outside needs planning permission.
Insulating or re-rendering more than half of a wall's area brings in Part L of the Building Regulations, so building control is notified and the wall is upgraded to about 0.30 W/m²K where practical.
On residential buildings with a storey 11 metres or more above ground, guidance points to non-combustible external wall materials, and combustible materials are banned in relevant buildings 18 metres and over, so we specify mineral wool systems there.
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 Hove
| 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 Hove: questions
Can the building stay open during the works?
Usually, yes. The work is phased and the scaffold layout keeps entrances and escape routes clear.
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.
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 cover Hove?
Yes — we survey and quote commercial external wall insulation in Hove (BN3) and nearby Brighton, Portslade and Burgess Hill, with a fixed written price before any work starts.