Non-traditional houses · Scotland
Non-traditional and concrete house insulation in Scottish Borders
Non-traditional and concrete house insulation across Scottish Borders: measured survey, clear specification and a fixed written price before any work starts. For concrete houses in Scottish Borders, we report any visible spalling or cracking before quoting the insulation, not after.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Guide price from £120 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Planning and building control checked for Scotland
Free survey in Scottish Borders
Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Part of every quote
- Most system-built homes have thin, cold walls and no fillable cavity
- Steel-framed BISF houses need care around the upper-storey cladding
- Fixing design depends on the panel or frame behind the wall
- EWI is not a structural repair for PRC houses designated defective
- The survey identifies the construction type before anything is specified
Scottish Borders: walls, weather and approvals
The Scottish Borders have stone-built towns and villages, rural cottages and some post-war estates.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Scottish Borders: 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 Scottish Borders is insulated and the other isn't, we detail the boundary so the neighbour can join later.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Region
- South of Scotland
- Towns covered
- Hawick, Galashiels, Peebles, Kelso
- Guide price
- From £120 per m² + scaffold · 0% VAT
Permissions in Scotland
In Scotland, householder permitted development rights are set by the Scottish GPDO and are narrower for external wall changes; insulating flats or tenements, changing the appearance of a house noticeably, or working in a conservation area usually needs planning permission. Listed buildings need listed building consent. Ask your council's planning team before committing.
Work that alters an external wall's construction is covered by the building standards system; many over-cladding projects need a building warrant from the council's building standards team, and Section 6 (Energy) of the Technical Handbooks sets insulation benchmarks.
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 Scottish Borders
| 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.
From enquiry to finished wall
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.
Non-traditional houses in Scottish Borders: questions
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.
What if my neighbour isn't insulating?
We finish the system neatly at the boundary with a closing detail so the neighbouring house isn't affected and can be joined later.
Do you cover all of Scottish Borders?
Yes. We survey and quote non-traditional house insulation across Scottish Borders, including Hawick, Galashiels, Peebles, Kelso.
Do I need planning permission in Scotland?
In Scotland, householder permitted development rights are set by the Scottish GPDO and are narrower for external wall changes; insulating flats or tenements, changing the appearance of a house noticeably, or working in a conservation area usually needs planning permission. We check your address before quoting.