Solid wall insulation · Derbyshire
Solid wall insulation in Swadlincote
From Swadlincote to Burton upon Trent, we price solid wall insulation after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. For Swadlincote homeowners weighing external against internal insulation, the survey sets out both with prices.
- Free survey in DE11 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Swadlincote
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Both can be done in stages, elevation by elevation or room by room
- In England and Wales, Building Regulations apply when more than half of a wall is treated
- Breathable options for stone and lime-mortared walls
- Internal insulation suits single rooms or where the outside can't change
Homes and walls in Swadlincote
We cover Swadlincote and nearby Burton upon Trent, Coalville and Derby. Swadlincote is about 11 miles from Derby. Housing in the East Midlands includes Victorian terraces in the towns and cities, plenty of inter-war semis and post-war council estates, some of them system-built.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Derbyshire: 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 solid-walled homes in Swadlincote, we check wall thickness and age first to confirm there's no cavity to fill.
- Postcode district
- DE11
- County or area
- Derbyshire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Burton upon Trent, Coalville, Derby, Tamworth
England: planning and regulations
Before quoting in Swadlincote, 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.
Building control applies once more than half of a wall is insulated or re-rendered, or more than a quarter of the whole building envelope, and your written quote says how that's handled.
How can I tell if my walls are solid?
Measure the wall thickness at a window or door: about 225mm (9 inches) of brick usually means solid, while 260mm or more often means a cavity. On exposed brick, a pattern with bricks laid end-on (headers) every few courses points to solid construction. Stone walls are usually solid regardless of thickness. Age is a strong clue too — most homes built before the 1920s are solid-walled.
Solid wall insulation prices in Swadlincote
| 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.
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.
Solid wall insulation in Swadlincote: 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 Swadlincote?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Swadlincote (DE11) and nearby Burton upon Trent, Coalville and Derby, with a fixed written price before any work starts.