Mineral wool EWI · Highland
Mineral wool external wall insulation in Inverness
From Inverness to Nairn, we price mineral wool external wall insulation after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. Older solid-walled homes in Inverness can suit a vapour-open mineral wool build-up better than foam; the survey checks the wall first.
- Free survey in IV2 and nearby
- Guide price from £125 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Inverness
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Vapour-open, so moisture in solid walls can dry outwards
- Heavier than EPS, so more fixings and careful handling
- Finished in mineral or silicone render, or brick slip
- Better sound reduction than foam boards
Homes and walls in Inverness
We cover Inverness and nearby Nairn, Forres and Elgin. The Highlands and Islands have many exposed stone and harled homes, timber-framed houses and scattered rural properties.
Parts of Highland 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.
For homes in Inverness near busy roads, mineral wool's sound reduction can be a reason to choose it.
- Postcode district
- IV2
- County or area
- Highland
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Nairn, Forres, Elgin, Lossiemouth
Approvals in Scotland
In Scotland, permitted development for external wall changes is narrower, so in Inverness we check with the council's planning team where the appearance changes, and always for flats, tenements and conservation areas.
Over-cladding work in Scotland often needs a building warrant from the council's building standards service, with Section 6 of the Technical Handbooks setting insulation benchmarks.
Scotland restricts combustible cladding on buildings with a storey more than 11 metres above ground, so taller buildings get non-combustible 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 Inverness
| 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
Get a guide price
Try the online quote tool for a ballpark figure.
Book the survey
A visit at a time that suits you.
Agree the quote
Nothing starts until you've signed the written price.
We do the work
Planned around weather, with you kept informed.
Mineral wool EWI in Inverness: 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.
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.
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.
Do you cover Inverness?
Yes — we survey and quote mineral wool external wall insulation in Inverness (IV2) and nearby Nairn, Forres and Elgin, with a fixed written price before any work starts.