Survey and quote · Scotland
EWI and render survey in Edinburgh and the Lothians
EWI and render survey across Edinburgh and the Lothians: measured survey, clear specification and a fixed written price before any work starts. Surveys in Edinburgh and the Lothians are booked at a time that suits you, with the written quote following afterwards.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Guide price Free survey
- Planning and building control checked for Scotland
Free survey in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Included as standard
- Wall type, condition and any damp identified
- Measured wall areas and elevations
- Planning and Building Regulations position checked
- Fixed written price — no obligation
- System, thickness and finish recommended
What we look for in Edinburgh and the Lothians
East Central Scotland mixes stone tenements and terraces with post-war council housing and harled bungalows and semis.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Edinburgh and the Lothians: 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.
Surveys in Edinburgh and the Lothians are booked at a time that suits you, with the written quote following afterwards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Region
- East Central Scotland
- Towns covered
- Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate
- Guide price
- Free survey
Planning and building control 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. Listed buildings need listed building consent. Ask your council's planning team before committing.
Work that alters an external wall's construction is covered by the building standards system; many over-cladding projects need a building warrant from the council's building standards team, and Section 6 (Energy) of the Technical Handbooks sets insulation benchmarks.
What happens during the survey?
We measure each elevation, photograph the details that affect the job, check the wall construction and look for damp, cracking and loose render. Ground levels and the damp-proof course are recorded so the system starts in the right place. Eaves depth, window cills, flues, meters, soil pipes, satellite dishes and lights are all noted because each one needs a detail.
EWI and render survey prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Survey and written quote for installation | Free | No obligation |
| Condition report on existing render or EWI | From £295inc VAT | Written report with photos |
| Measured drawings for planning | From £355inc VAT | Where needed |
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.
Survey and quote in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions
How long does the survey take?
Usually 45–90 minutes for a house. Blocks and commercial buildings take longer.
Can you quote from photos?
We can give a guide figure from photos and measurements, but a fixed price needs a visit.
Do I need to be home?
Ideally yes, so we can check inside for damp and look at window reveals, but rear and side access is the main thing.
Do you cover all of Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Yes. We survey and quote EWI and render surveys across Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate.
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.