Internal wall insulation · County Antrim
Internal wall insulation in Newtownabbey
Quotes for internal wall insulation in Newtownabbey list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. For terraced homes in Newtownabbey with attractive brick fronts, one approach is to insulate the front internally and the rear externally.
- Free survey in BT36 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Newtownabbey
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Keeps the outside of the house exactly as it is
- Sockets, radiators, skirting and coving are moved and refitted
- Insulated plasterboard, stud wall or breathable systems
- Needs careful detailing at floor joists, reveals and corners
Newtownabbey: walls, weather and approvals
As well as Newtownabbey itself, we quote in Holywood, Belfast and Carrickfergus. Newtownabbey is about 4 miles from Belfast. Northern Ireland has many rendered and pebble-dashed homes, older solid-walled rural houses, and estates built by the Housing Executive.
Parts of County Antrim 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 a property in Newtownabbey is in a conservation area or the front elevation must stay unchanged, internal insulation is often the practical route.
- Postcode district
- BT36
- County or area
- County Antrim
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Nearby
- Holywood, Belfast, Carrickfergus, Castlereagh
Planning and building control in Northern Ireland
Internal insulation rarely needs planning permission; listed buildings need consent for internal changes.
External wall insulation is building work under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, so council building control is involved, with Technical Booklet F1 covering dwellings.
What are the options for internal insulation?
- Insulated plasterboard — PIR or phenolic foam bonded to plasterboard, fixed to the wall and skimmed. Thinnest option.
- Insulated stud wall — a timber or metal frame filled with insulation, with a vapour control layer and plasterboard. Takes more space but runs services easily.
- Wood fibre and lime — breathable boards finished in lime plaster, for older walls that need to manage moisture.
Internal wall insulation prices in Newtownabbey
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Insulated plasterboard, supplied and skimmed | £75–£110 per m²0% VAT | |
| Insulated stud wall | £90–£130 per m²0% VAT | |
| Typical bedroom, one external wall | £1,795–£2,9950% VAT | Including making good |
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.
How it works
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.
Internal wall insulation in Newtownabbey: questions
Can I stay in the house?
Yes, but each room is out of use while it's worked on, typically 3–5 days.
How much room space will I lose?
Usually 50–100mm on each insulated wall, depending on the system.
What happens to my radiators and sockets?
They're taken off and refitted on the new wall face. Electrical work is done by a qualified electrician.
Do you cover Newtownabbey?
Yes — we survey and quote internal wall insulation in Newtownabbey (BT36) and nearby Holywood, Belfast and Carrickfergus, with a fixed written price before any work starts.