Solid wall insulation · Cornwall
Solid wall insulation in Bodmin
Homeowners and landlords in Bodmin can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for solid wall insulation, covering PL31 and the surrounding area. For Bodmin homeowners weighing external against internal insulation, the survey sets out both with prices.
- Free survey in PL31 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Bodmin
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- In England and Wales, Building Regulations apply when more than half of a wall is treated
- Both can be done in stages, elevation by elevation or room by room
- External insulation keeps room sizes and treats cold bridges well
- Internal insulation suits single rooms or where the outside can't change
What we look for in Bodmin
We cover Bodmin and nearby St Austell, Newquay and Truro. It's roughly 28 miles from Bodmin to Redruth, the largest town in Cornwall. The South West has many stone and solid-walled cottages, exposed coastal properties and a share of post-war system-built houses, including types such as the Cornish Unit.
Parts of Cornwall 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 solid-walled homes in Bodmin, we check wall thickness and age first to confirm there's no cavity to fill.
- Postcode district
- PL31
- County or area
- Cornwall
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- St Austell, Newquay, Truro, Plymouth
Approvals in England
Before quoting in Bodmin, we check whether the property is in a conservation area, under an Article 4 direction or listed, because that decides whether changing the outside needs planning permission.
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.
What does solid wall insulation cost?
External systems run at roughly £105–£210 per m² of wall depending on the board and finish. Internal insulation is roughly £75–£130 per m², plus the cost of moving radiators, sockets and kitchen units.
Solid wall insulation prices in Bodmin
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| External (EWI) | £105–£210 per m²0% VAT | By board and finish |
| Internal (IWI) | £75–£130 per m²0% VAT | Plus making good |
| Survey and written recommendation | Free with a quote |
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.
Solid wall insulation in Bodmin: questions
Can I do one wall at a time?
Yes. Many owners start with the coldest or most exposed elevation, often a gable end.
Can I get a grant for solid wall insulation?
Some schemes cover it for eligible households — for example ECO4 until 31 December 2026, Home Energy Scotland's grant and loan, Wales' Warm Homes Nest and NI's Affordable Warmth Scheme. Each has its own eligibility and installer rules; see our grants guide.
Is solid wall insulation worth it?
For many solid-walled homes it's one of the biggest single improvements to comfort, because the walls are often the largest heat-loss area. Savings depend on the home and heating, so we don't promise a figure.
Do you cover Bodmin?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Bodmin (PL31) and nearby St Austell, Newquay and Truro, with a fixed written price before any work starts.