Commercial EWI · Kent
Commercial and public building EWI in Gillingham
Need commercial external wall insulation in Gillingham? Tell us about the property and we'll arrange a free survey and a written quote. Schools and community buildings around Gillingham are usually phased by elevation, with noisy stages in holidays where possible.
- Free survey in ME7 and nearby
- Guide price from £110 per m² + scaffold, + VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Gillingham
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Clear handover file with system documentation
- Programmes phased around opening hours and term dates
- Colour and texture options to suit brand or setting
- Non-combustible systems where use or height requires them
Gillingham: walls, weather and approvals
We also cover Chatham and Rochester, close to Gillingham. It's roughly 9 miles from Gillingham to Maidstone, the largest town in Kent. 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.
Much of Kent sits in the lower wind-driven rain exposure bands, which keeps the choice of finishes wide — though hilltop, coastal and exposed gable walls can still need a tougher specification, so we check the actual site.
We provide drawings and finish samples for planning applications on Gillingham commercial buildings.
- Postcode district
- ME7
- County or area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Chatham, Rochester, Strood, Gravesend
Planning and building control in England
For a house in Gillingham, 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 Gillingham
| 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
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.
Commercial EWI in Gillingham: 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.
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.
Do you cover Gillingham?
Yes — we survey and quote commercial external wall insulation in Gillingham (ME7) and nearby Chatham, Rochester and Strood, with a fixed written price before any work starts.