External wall insulation · Lanarkshire
External wall insulation in Wishaw
Quotes for external wall insulation in Wishaw list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. We plan EWI in Wishaw around the details that cause trouble later — cills, eaves, downpipes and the base of the wall above the damp-proof course.
- Free survey in ML2 and nearby
- Guide price from £105 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Wishaw
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Work happens outside, so you can live at home throughout
- Boards chosen for the wall: EPS, mineral wool, wood fibre or phenolic
- Covers tired brick, pebble dash or failing render with a new finish
- Cills, pipes, vents, meter boxes and the roofline detailed as part of the job
Local considerations in Wishaw
Surveys in Wishaw also cover the surrounding ML2 district and towns such as Motherwell and Hamilton. Wishaw is about 10 miles from East Kilbride. 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.
Whole-house jobs and single elevations are both quoted in Wishaw; a cold gable or rear wall can be done on its own where it suits.
- Postcode district
- ML2
- County or area
- Lanarkshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Motherwell, Hamilton, Bellshill, Airdrie
Scotland: planning and regulations
For Wishaw properties, flats and tenements need planning permission for external insulation, and a noticeable change of finish on a house often does too under Scottish rules.
Where a building warrant is needed for Wishaw work, it's obtained before installation starts, and the quote says who arranges it.
What finish can I have?
Most EWI is finished in a thin-coat silicone render in a through-coloured shade, with a 1–2mm grain. Acrylic, mineral (painted), dry-dash and brick-slip finishes are also available. Where planning wants a brick look, brick slips over the insulation keep the street appearance.
External wall insulation prices in Wishaw
| 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 Wishaw: 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.
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.
Does external wall insulation cause damp?
Not when it is specified and detailed properly. Problems usually come from poor detailing: no starter track above the damp-proof course, gaps at cills and penetrations, or a vapour-closed system on a wall that needs to breathe. The survey checks moisture, ground levels and the wall type before a system is chosen.
Do you cover Wishaw?
Yes — we survey and quote external wall insulation in Wishaw (ML2) and nearby Motherwell, Hamilton and Bellshill, with a fixed written price before any work starts.