Commercial EWI · West Midlands
Commercial and public building EWI in Solihull
Quotes for commercial external wall insulation in Solihull list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. We provide drawings and finish samples for planning applications on Solihull commercial buildings.
- Free survey in B27 and nearby
- Guide price from £110 per m² + scaffold, + VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Solihull
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Programmes phased around opening hours and term dates
- Planning applications supported with drawings and finish samples
- Clear handover file with system documentation
- Non-combustible systems where use or height requires them
Before we quote in Solihull
We cover Solihull and nearby Shirley, Birmingham and Kenilworth. Solihull sits around 7 miles from Birmingham. The West Midlands has large numbers of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, inter-war semis and post-war council estates, including concrete and steel-framed house types.
Much of West Midlands 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.
Schools and community buildings around Solihull are usually phased by elevation, with noisy stages in holidays where possible.
- Postcode district
- B27
- County or area
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Shirley, Birmingham, Kenilworth, Redditch
Approvals in England
Before quoting in Solihull, 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.
Building control applies once more than half of a wall is insulated or re-rendered, or more than a quarter of the whole building envelope, and your written quote says how that's handled.
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.
How is the work programmed?
Work is split by elevation so entrances and fire exits stay usable. For schools, noisy and access-heavy stages are planned around holidays where possible. Health and safety duties under CDM 2015 are agreed at the start, including who acts as principal contractor.
Commercial and public building EWI prices in Solihull
| 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 Solihull: questions
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 provide a maintenance plan?
Yes — the handover includes the system documents and recommended inspection and cleaning intervals.
Do you cover Solihull?
Yes — we survey and quote commercial external wall insulation in Solihull (B27) and nearby Shirley, Birmingham and Kenilworth, with a fixed written price before any work starts.