Non-traditional houses · Scottish Borders
Non-traditional and concrete house insulation in Hawick
Quotes for non-traditional house insulation in Hawick list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. For concrete houses in Hawick, we report any visible spalling or cracking before quoting the insulation, not after.
- Free survey in TD9 and nearby
- Guide price from £120 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Hawick
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- EWI is not a structural repair for PRC houses designated defective
- The survey identifies the construction type before anything is specified
- Fixing design depends on the panel or frame behind the wall
- Most system-built homes have thin, cold walls and no fillable cavity
Hawick: walls, weather and approvals
Surveys in Hawick also cover the surrounding TD9 district and towns such as Galashiels and Kelso. 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 Hawick is insulated and the other isn't, we detail the boundary so the neighbour can join later.
- Postcode district
- TD9
- County or area
- Scottish Borders
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Galashiels, Kelso, Peebles, Annan
Scotland: planning and regulations
For Hawick properties, flats and tenements need planning permission for external insulation, and a noticeable change of finish on a house often does too under Scottish rules.
Where a building warrant is needed for Hawick work, it's obtained before installation starts, and the quote says who arranges it.
How do I know if my house is non-traditional?
Clues include concrete panels or posts visible at corners, a smooth concrete or rendered finish on houses of a 1940s–1960s estate, steel sheeting on the upper storey, or a mortgage valuation that mentioned the construction type. Common types include Wimpey no-fines (poured concrete), Airey and Cornish Unit (precast reinforced concrete), Reema, Orlit and BISF (steel frame). We identify the type during the survey.
Non-traditional and concrete house insulation prices in Hawick
| 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
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 Hawick: 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.
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 Hawick?
Yes — we survey and quote non-traditional house insulation in Hawick (TD9) and nearby Galashiels, Kelso and Peebles, with a fixed written price before any work starts.