Solid wall insulation · Dundee and Angus
Solid wall insulation in Montrose
Looking for solid wall insulation in Montrose? We survey homes across Montrose and the DD10 area, then give you a fixed written price before any work starts. For Montrose homeowners weighing external against internal insulation, the survey sets out both with prices.
- Free survey in DD10 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Montrose
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- 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
- Breathable options for stone and lime-mortared walls
Before we quote in Montrose
We cover Montrose and nearby Arbroath, Forfar and Dundee. It's roughly 25 miles from Montrose to Dundee, the largest town in Dundee and Angus. 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 Montrose, we check wall thickness and age first to confirm there's no cavity to fill.
- Postcode district
- DD10
- County or area
- Dundee and Angus
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Arbroath, Forfar, Dundee, Aberdeen
Permissions in Scotland
In Scotland, permitted development for external wall changes is narrower, so in Montrose we check with the council's planning team where the appearance changes, and always for flats, tenements and conservation areas.
Scotland's building standards cover changes to external wall construction; we check whether your job in Montrose needs a warrant.
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 Montrose
| 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.
What happens next
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 Montrose: questions
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.
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.
Do you cover Montrose?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Montrose (DD10) and nearby Arbroath, Forfar and Dundee, with a fixed written price before any work starts.