External wall insulation · Lanarkshire
External wall insulation in East Kilbride
Need external wall insulation in East Kilbride? Tell us about the property and we'll arrange a free survey and a written quote. Whole-house jobs and single elevations are both quoted in East Kilbride; a cold gable or rear wall can be done on its own where it suits.
- Free survey in G74 and nearby
- Guide price from £105 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in East Kilbride
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- Boards chosen for the wall: EPS, mineral wool, wood fibre or phenolic
- Work happens outside, so you can live at home throughout
- Installing wall insulation in homes is currently zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027
- Cills, pipes, vents, meter boxes and the roofline detailed as part of the job
What we look for in East Kilbride
We cover East Kilbride and nearby Cambuslang, Rutherglen and Hamilton. West Central Scotland has sandstone tenements, interwar and post-war council housing including no-fines and other system-built types, and many harled (roughcast) houses.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Lanarkshire: 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.
For homes in East Kilbride, the survey starts with the wall itself: solid brick, stone or concrete, and whether any old render is sound enough to insulate over.
- Postcode district
- G74
- County or area
- Lanarkshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Cambuslang, Rutherglen, Hamilton, Newton Mearns
Planning and building control in Scotland
Scottish householder rules mean many East Kilbride jobs that change the outside of a house need a planning application; we confirm the position before quoting.
Scotland's building standards cover changes to external wall construction; we check whether your job in East Kilbride needs a warrant.
What does the survey check before EWI is specified?
- Wall construction and condition, including any damp, cracking or loose render
- Ground levels and the damp-proof course, so the system starts above splash height
- Eaves depth, verges and whether the roofline needs extending
- Window positions, cill depths and reveal space
- Services on the wall: gas, electric meters, flues, soil pipes, satellite dishes and lights
- Planning and Building Regulations position for your property and nation
External wall insulation prices in East Kilbride
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EPS system with silicone render | £105–£145 per m²0% VAT | Most common choice for houses |
| Mineral wool system | £125–£170 per m²0% VAT | Non-combustible, vapour-open |
| Brick-slip finish over insulation | £185–£260 per m²0% VAT | Where a brick look is wanted |
| Three-bed semi, EPS + silicone (incl. scaffold) | £10,200–£17,7000% VAT | 80–100 m² of wall; depends on detailing and access |
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.
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.
External wall insulation in East Kilbride: questions
How long does external wall insulation last?
A well-installed render system is commonly expected to last 25–30 years or more, with occasional cleaning and inspection of sealants. The system manufacturer's documentation states the expected service life for the specific build-up.
How much does external wall insulation cost?
Our guide price for EWI is £105–£170 per m² of wall depending on the system, plus scaffolding. A typical three-bed semi with EPS and silicone render comes to roughly £10,200–£17,700 for the whole house, including scaffold. Installing insulation in a home is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027, so that's the total. You get a fixed written price after a free survey.
Can EWI go over pebble dash?
Usually yes. The dash is tested for adhesion and hollow areas; sound dash can be insulated over with additional mechanical fixings, while loose areas are removed first.
Do you cover East Kilbride?
Yes — we survey and quote external wall insulation in East Kilbride (G74) and nearby Cambuslang, Rutherglen and Hamilton, with a fixed written price before any work starts.