EWI repairs · Scotland
EWI repairs and maintenance in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Homes and buildings across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles — from Kirkwall to Lerwick — can get a free survey and written quote for EWI repairs. Where an EWI system in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is still under guarantee, we'll suggest checking those terms before booking us.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Guide price from £540 inc VAT
- Planning and building control checked for Scotland
Free survey in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Included as standard
- Colour-matched finish or elevation recoat
- Impact damage cut back and repaired with mesh
- Water ingress traced at cills, copings and eaves
- Sealants renewed at windows, pipes and penetrations
- Bird and woodpecker damage repaired
Local considerations in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
The Highlands and Islands have many exposed stone and harled homes, timber-framed houses and scattered rural properties.
Parts of Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles fall in the higher wind-driven rain exposure bands, especially coastal and upland sites, so render specification, movement joints and detailing at cills, verges and the base of the wall matter more than usual.
Where an EWI system in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is still under guarantee, we'll suggest checking those terms before booking us.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Region
- Highlands and Islands
- Towns covered
- Kirkwall, Stornoway, Lerwick
- Guide price
- From £540 inc VAT
Scotland: planning and regulations
Repairs, cleaning and like-for-like patching don't usually need planning permission. If the work grows into replacing most of a wall's render, we check with the council's building standards or building control team first.
Listed buildings are the exception: even small external repairs can need listed building consent, so tell us if your property is listed.
What causes EWI to fail?
Most problems start at details: cills that are too short or not sealed, unsealed pipe penetrations, missing drip beads, ground levels too close to the base track, or impact at low level. Where a defect is widespread, we report the likely cause before quoting.
EWI repairs and maintenance prices in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small EWI repairs, single visit | From £540inc VAT | Ground-floor access |
| Larger areas | £102–£180 per m²inc VAT | Excluding scaffold |
| Condition report | From £295inc VAT | Written report with photos |
Confirmed by a fixed written quote after survey. Prices include VAT at 20%.
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.
EWI repairs in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles: questions
Can damaged EWI be patched?
Yes, provided the board behind is dry and sound. Wet or crushed board is cut out and replaced.
Will the repair be visible?
Usually slightly, because the existing finish has weathered. A recoat of the elevation evens it out.
My EWI was installed under a grant — who repairs it?
First check the guarantee paperwork and contact the original installer or guarantee provider. If that route isn't available, we can quote.
Do you cover all of Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Yes. We survey and quote EWI repairs across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, including Kirkwall, Stornoway, Lerwick. Island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement.
Do I need planning permission in Scotland?
In Scotland, householder permitted development rights are set by the Scottish GPDO and are narrower for external wall changes; insulating flats or tenements, changing the appearance of a house noticeably, or working in a conservation area usually needs planning permission. We check your address before quoting.