Commercial EWI · Greater Manchester
Commercial and public building EWI in Leigh
We quote commercial external wall insulation for homes in Leigh (WN7) and nearby Atherton and Tyldesley, with guide prices online and a free survey to fix the price. Schools and community buildings around Leigh are usually phased by elevation, with noisy stages in holidays where possible.
- Free survey in WN7 and nearby
- Guide price from £110 per m² + scaffold, + VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Leigh
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- Colour and texture options to suit brand or setting
- Non-combustible systems where use or height requires them
- Planning applications supported with drawings and finish samples
- Clear handover file with system documentation
What we look for in Leigh
As well as Leigh itself, we quote in Atherton, Tyldesley and Golborne. Leigh is about 12 miles from Manchester. The North West has one of the largest stocks of pre-1919 solid-wall terraces in England, alongside Pennine stone houses and post-war estates.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Greater Manchester: 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 Leigh, we programme the work around opening hours so the building can keep trading.
- Postcode district
- WN7
- County or area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Atherton, Tyldesley, Golborne, Westhoughton
Approvals in England
For a house in Leigh, external insulation or render is often permitted development if it looks similar to the existing walls; conservation areas, flats, commercial buildings and listed buildings need permission or consent, so we check your address first.
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.
Does commercial EWI need planning permission?
Generally yes — permitted development rights for external wall changes are written for houses. Applications need elevations showing the projection, finish and colours, and details at eaves and openings.
Commercial and public building EWI prices in Leigh
| 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.
From enquiry to finished wall
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.
Commercial EWI in Leigh: 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.
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 cover Leigh?
Yes — we survey and quote commercial external wall insulation in Leigh (WN7) and nearby Atherton, Tyldesley and Golborne, with a fixed written price before any work starts.