Mineral wool EWI · Greater London
Mineral wool external wall insulation in Croydon
Need mineral wool external wall insulation in Croydon? Tell us about the property and we'll arrange a free survey and a written quote. On blocks and taller buildings in Croydon, mineral wool is the default because of the fire guidance for external walls.
- Free survey in CR0 and nearby
- Guide price from £125 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Croydon
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- Used on blocks of flats and buildings with storeys above 11m
- Heavier than EPS, so more fixings and careful handling
- Finished in mineral or silicone render, or brick slip
- Non-combustible board (typically Euroclass A1 or A2-s1,d0 as part of the system)
What we look for in Croydon
As well as Croydon itself, we quote in South Croydon, Wallington and Carshalton. London's housing includes a large stock of Victorian and Edwardian solid-wall terraces, inter-war semis and post-war blocks, and conservation areas cover many streets — so planning is often the first question for external work.
Much of Greater London sits in the lower wind-driven rain exposure bands, which keeps the choice of finishes wide — though hilltop, coastal and exposed gable walls can still need a tougher specification, so we check the actual site.
Older solid-walled homes in Croydon can suit a vapour-open mineral wool build-up better than foam; the survey checks the wall first.
- Postcode district
- CR0
- County or area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- South Croydon, Wallington, Carshalton, Mitcham
Approvals in England
For a house in Croydon, external insulation or render is often permitted development if it looks similar to the existing walls; conservation areas, flats, commercial buildings and listed buildings need permission or consent, so we check your address first.
If the work covers more than half of a wall, or a quarter of the building's whole envelope, it counts as renovating a thermal element, with a target of about 0.30 W/m²K where feasible.
On residential buildings with a storey 11 metres or more above ground, guidance points to non-combustible external wall materials, and combustible materials are banned in relevant buildings 18 metres and over, so we specify mineral wool systems there.
Is mineral wool required on my building?
For most two-storey houses it's a choice rather than a requirement. In England, regulation 7(2) bans combustible materials in the external walls of 'relevant buildings' 18 metres and over, and the Approved Document B guidance also covers residential buildings with a storey at 11 metres or more. Wales has its own amended rules, and Scotland restricts combustible cladding on buildings with a storey more than 11 metres above ground. We specify mineral wool wherever these apply and confirm the system's fire classification in writing.
Mineral wool external wall insulation prices in Croydon
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral wool + mineral or silicone render | £125–£170 per m²0% VAT | Excluding scaffold |
| Mineral wool + brick slip | £195–£260 per m²0% VAT | Heavier slip systems need extra fixings |
| Three-bed semi, full house | £11,800–£20,2000% VAT | 80–100 m² of wall, including scaffold |
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
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.
Mineral wool EWI in Croydon: questions
Is mineral wool better than EPS?
Not always better — different. Mineral wool wins on fire performance, breathability and acoustics; EPS wins on cost, weight and thinner boards for the same U-value. The wall, the building height and your priorities decide it.
Does mineral wool get wet?
It is water-repellent and protected by the render system. Like any insulation it must not be left exposed to rain during installation, so boards are covered and work stops in wet weather.
Can mineral wool EWI have a brick finish?
Yes. Brick slips can be bonded over mineral wool systems designed for them, with additional fixings for the extra weight.
Do you cover Croydon?
Yes — we survey and quote mineral wool external wall insulation in Croydon (CR0) and nearby South Croydon, Wallington and Carshalton, with a fixed written price before any work starts.