Non-traditional houses · Greater Manchester
Non-traditional and concrete house insulation in Wigan
From Wigan to Hindley, we price non-traditional house insulation after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. For concrete houses in Wigan, we report any visible spalling or cracking before quoting the insulation, not after.
- Free survey in WN1 and nearby
- Guide price from £120 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Wigan
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- EWI is not a structural repair for PRC houses designated defective
- Steel-framed BISF houses need care around the upper-storey cladding
- Most system-built homes have thin, cold walls and no fillable cavity
- EWI improves comfort and can renew a tired concrete exterior
What we look for in Wigan
Surveys in Wigan also cover the surrounding WN1 district and towns such as Hindley and Ashton-in-Makerfield. Wigan sits around 17 miles from Manchester. The North West has one of the largest stocks of pre-1919 solid-wall terraces in England, alongside Pennine stone houses and post-war estates.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Greater Manchester: 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.
Where one half of a pair in Wigan is insulated and the other isn't, we detail the boundary so the neighbour can join later.
- Postcode district
- WN1
- County or area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Hindley, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Westhoughton, Golborne
England: planning and regulations
Planning in Wigan 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.
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.
Does EWI fix mortgage problems with PRC houses?
Not on its own. Some precast reinforced concrete (PRC) house types were designated defective, and many lenders want a certified structural repair before they will lend. Insulation and render over the outside is not that repair. Other types, such as Wimpey no-fines, are generally treated differently. If mortgageability matters, speak to your lender or a surveyor before booking any work.
Non-traditional and concrete house insulation prices in Wigan
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EWI on concrete or steel-framed walls | £120–£180 per m²0% VAT | Includes extra preparation |
| Semi-detached, full house | £11,400–£21,2000% VAT | 80–100 m² of wall, including scaffold |
| Concrete repairs found at survey | Priced separately | Only where needed |
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
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.
Non-traditional houses in Wigan: questions
Can you insulate a Wimpey no-fines house?
Yes. No-fines houses have solid poured-concrete walls with no cavity, so EWI is the usual route. The survey checks the concrete condition first.
Will EWI make my house mortgageable?
It can make a house more attractive and better insulated, but it does not replace a certified structural repair where a lender requires one. Ask your lender before relying on it.
Can you put EWI on a BISF house?
Yes, with care. The steel frame and upper-storey cladding need a system and fixing method designed for that construction, and the condition of the frame should be understood first.
Do you cover Wigan?
Yes — we survey and quote non-traditional house insulation in Wigan (WN1) and nearby Hindley, Ashton-in-Makerfield and Westhoughton, with a fixed written price before any work starts.