Internal wall insulation · Scotland
Internal wall insulation in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Homes and buildings across Edinburgh and the Lothians — from Edinburgh to Musselburgh — can get a free survey and written quote for internal wall insulation. We plan internal insulation in Edinburgh and the Lothians homes room by room so you keep the rest of the house usable.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Guide price from £75 per m² 0% VAT
- 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
- Insulated plasterboard, stud wall or breathable systems
- Keeps the outside of the house exactly as it is
- Sockets, radiators, skirting and coving are moved and refitted
- Needs careful detailing at floor joists, reveals and corners
- Loses roughly 50–100mm per insulated wall
Before we quote 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.
We plan internal insulation in Edinburgh and the Lothians homes room by room so you keep the rest of the house usable.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Region
- East Central Scotland
- Towns covered
- Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate
- Guide price
- From £75 per m² 0% VAT
Scotland: planning and regulations
Internal insulation rarely needs planning permission, but listed buildings need listed building consent for internal changes that affect their character.
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 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians
| 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.
From enquiry to finished wall
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.
Internal wall insulation in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions
Is internal insulation cheaper than external?
Per m² usually yes, but the cost of moving fittings and redecorating narrows the gap on whole-house jobs.
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.
Can I stay in the house?
Yes, but each room is out of use while it's worked on, typically 3–5 days.
Do you cover all of Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Yes. We survey and quote internal wall insulation 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.