Mineral wool EWI · Shropshire
Mineral wool external wall insulation in Ludlow
Need mineral wool external wall insulation in Ludlow? Tell us about the property and we'll arrange a free survey and a written quote. Older solid-walled homes in Ludlow can suit a vapour-open mineral wool build-up better than foam; the survey checks the wall first.
- Free survey in SY8 and nearby
- Guide price from £125 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Ludlow
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Non-combustible board (typically Euroclass A1 or A2-s1,d0 as part of the system)
- Better sound reduction than foam boards
- Vapour-open, so moisture in solid walls can dry outwards
- Finished in mineral or silicone render, or brick slip
What we look for in Ludlow
Surveys in Ludlow also cover the surrounding SY8 district and towns such as Leominster and Stourport-on-Severn. Ludlow sits around 24 miles from Telford. The West Midlands has large numbers of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, inter-war semis and post-war council estates, including concrete and steel-framed house types.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Shropshire: 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 Ludlow near busy roads, mineral wool's sound reduction can be a reason to choose it.
- Postcode district
- SY8
- County or area
- Shropshire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Leominster, Stourport-on-Severn, Kidderminster, Hereford
Planning and building control in England
Planning in Ludlow follows England's national rules: similar-looking finishes on houses are usually permitted, while flats, commercial premises, conservation areas and streets under an Article 4 direction need an application.
Insulating or re-rendering more than half of a wall's area brings in Part L of the Building Regulations, so building control is notified and the wall is upgraded to about 0.30 W/m²K where practical.
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.
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 Ludlow
| 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.
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.
Mineral wool EWI in Ludlow: 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 Ludlow?
Yes — we survey and quote mineral wool external wall insulation in Ludlow (SY8) and nearby Leominster, Stourport-on-Severn and Kidderminster, with a fixed written price before any work starts.