Flats and blocks · West Midlands
EWI for flats and blocks in Solihull
From Solihull to Shirley, we price EWI for flats and blocks after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. On mixed-tenure blocks in Solihull, we agree access and resident notices with the managing agent before scaffold goes up.
- Free survey in B27 and nearby
- Guide price from £110 per m² + scaffold, 0% 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
- Cavity barriers and fire-stopping detailed at compartment floors
- Planning permission is needed for flats and maisonettes
- We work with managing agents on resident communication
- Higher-risk buildings follow the Building Safety Regulator's process in England
Before we quote in Solihull
We also cover Shirley and Birmingham, close to Solihull. It's roughly 7 miles from Solihull to Birmingham, the largest town in West Midlands. 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.
For blocks in Solihull, we start with height, storeys and the planning position, because those decide the system.
- Postcode district
- B27
- County or area
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Shirley, Birmingham, Kenilworth, Redditch
Permissions in England
Planning in Solihull follows England's national rules: similar-looking finishes on houses are usually permitted, while flats, commercial premises, conservation areas and streets under an Article 4 direction need an application.
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.
How disruptive is it for residents?
Most work happens from scaffolding outside. Residents may need to allow brief access to extend window cills, vents or flues from the inside. We provide a notice for residents covering dates, scaffold, and how to raise concerns.
EWI for flats and blocks prices in Solihull
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral wool system on a low-rise block | £110–£190 per m²0% VAT | Priced on survey |
| Scaffold and access | Priced per building | Includes licences where needed |
| Specification and pricing pack for consultation | Included with quote |
Confirmed by a fixed written quote after survey. 0% VAT: installing insulation in a home is zero-rated until 31 March 2027, so these figures are the total; 5% applies from 1 April 2027.
From enquiry to finished wall
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.
Flats and blocks in Solihull: questions
Do you work on high-rise buildings?
Tell us the height and number of storeys. Buildings in the higher-risk category have a separate regulatory route, and we'll say plainly if we're not the right contractor.
Do flats need planning permission for EWI?
Yes. Permitted development rights for external alterations apply to houses, not flats or maisonettes, so an application is needed.
Who pays for EWI on a leasehold block?
In England and Wales, usually the leaseholders through the service charge, depending on the lease, and the landlord must follow the Section 20 consultation process for major works.
Do you cover Solihull?
Yes — we survey and quote EWI for flats and blocks in Solihull (B27) and nearby Shirley, Birmingham and Kenilworth, with a fixed written price before any work starts.