Solid wall insulation · Dundee and Angus
Solid wall insulation in Dundee
Solid wall insulation in Dundee: free survey, written specification and a fixed price, with the details that keep walls dry planned from the start. On solid-walled houses in Dundee, the gable or the most weather-exposed wall is often the place to start.
- Free survey in DD1 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Dundee
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Breathable options for stone and lime-mortared walls
- Both can be done in stages, elevation by elevation or room by room
- Solid walls can lose heat roughly twice as fast as an insulated cavity wall
- Internal insulation suits single rooms or where the outside can't change
Homes and walls in Dundee
We cover Dundee and nearby Forfar, Arbroath and Blairgowrie. Tayside has stone tenements and terraces in the towns, harled cottages and post-war estates.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Dundee and Angus: 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 Dundee, we check wall thickness and age first to confirm there's no cavity to fill.
- Postcode district
- DD1
- County or area
- Dundee and Angus
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Forfar, Arbroath, Blairgowrie, Perth
Scotland: planning and regulations
In Scotland, permitted development for external wall changes is narrower, so in Dundee we check with the council's planning team where the appearance changes, and always for flats, tenements and conservation areas.
Where a building warrant is needed for Dundee work, it's obtained before installation starts, and the quote says who arranges it.
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 Dundee
| 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
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.
Solid wall insulation in Dundee: questions
Can I do one wall at a time?
Yes. Many owners start with the coldest or most exposed elevation, often a gable end.
Does solid wall insulation cause condensation?
It can if detailed poorly, particularly internally. A condensation risk check for the proposed build-up and careful detailing at joists, reveals and corners avoid it.
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.
Do you cover Dundee?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Dundee (DD1) and nearby Forfar, Arbroath and Blairgowrie, with a fixed written price before any work starts.