Mineral wool EWI · Gwent
Mineral wool external wall insulation in Newport (Gwent)
Homeowners and landlords in Newport (Gwent) can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for mineral wool external wall insulation, covering NP20 and the surrounding area. On blocks and taller buildings in Newport (Gwent), mineral wool is the default because of the fire guidance for external walls.
- Free survey in NP20 and nearby
- Guide price from £125 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Newport (Gwent)
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Finished in mineral or silicone render, or brick slip
- Vapour-open, so moisture in solid walls can dry outwards
- Better sound reduction than foam boards
- Non-combustible board (typically Euroclass A1 or A2-s1,d0 as part of the system)
Before we quote in Newport (Gwent)
We also cover Risca and Cwmbran, close to Newport (Gwent). South Wales has long runs of solid-wall valley terraces, Victorian and Edwardian town housing and post-war council estates.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Gwent: 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 Newport (Gwent) near busy roads, mineral wool's sound reduction can be a reason to choose it.
- Postcode district
- NP20
- County or area
- Gwent
- Nation
- Wales
- Nearby
- Risca, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Caerphilly
Permissions in Wales
For homes in Newport (Gwent), the local planning authority decides any borderline cases; changing a brick house to render, or work on flats, usually needs an application in Wales.
Building control in Wales applies to most insulation and re-rendering jobs of this size; the quote states who submits the notice.
Wales applies its own external wall fire rules, updated in 2025; on taller residential buildings we specify non-combustible mineral wool systems.
What about noise?
Dense mineral wool adds mass and absorbs sound, so homes beside main roads or railways often notice a quieter interior, particularly where windows are also upgraded. The improvement depends on the whole wall and windows, so we don't quote decibel figures without testing.
Mineral wool external wall insulation prices in Newport (Gwent)
| 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.
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.
Mineral wool EWI in Newport (Gwent): questions
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.
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.
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 Newport (Gwent)?
Yes — we survey and quote mineral wool external wall insulation in Newport (Gwent, NP20) and nearby Risca, Cwmbran and Pontypool, with a fixed written price before any work starts.