Solid wall insulation · Greater Glasgow
Solid wall insulation in Glasgow
Homeowners and landlords in Glasgow can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for solid wall insulation, covering G1 and the surrounding area. For Glasgow homeowners weighing external against internal insulation, the survey sets out both with prices.
- Free survey in G1 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Glasgow
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Breathable options for stone and lime-mortared walls
- External insulation keeps room sizes and treats cold bridges well
- Internal insulation suits single rooms or where the outside can't change
- Solid walls can lose heat roughly twice as fast as an insulated cavity wall
Homes and walls in Glasgow
As well as Glasgow itself, we quote in Rutherglen, Bishopbriggs and Bearsden. West Central Scotland has sandstone tenements, interwar and post-war council housing including no-fines and other system-built types, and many harled (roughcast) houses.
Parts of Greater Glasgow 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 Glasgow, we check wall thickness and age first to confirm there's no cavity to fill.
- Postcode district
- G1
- County or area
- Greater Glasgow
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Rutherglen, Bishopbriggs, Bearsden, Renfrew
Planning and building control in Scotland
For Glasgow 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.
Scotland's building standards cover changes to external wall construction; we check whether your job in Glasgow needs a warrant.
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 Glasgow
| 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 Glasgow: questions
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 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.
Do you cover Glasgow?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Glasgow (G1) and nearby Rutherglen, Bishopbriggs and Bearsden, with a fixed written price before any work starts.