Solid wall insulation · Greater London
Solid wall insulation in Battersea
Quotes for solid wall insulation in Battersea list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. For Battersea homeowners weighing external against internal insulation, the survey sets out both with prices.
- Free survey in SW11 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Battersea
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Solid walls can lose heat roughly twice as fast as an insulated cavity wall
- External insulation keeps room sizes and treats cold bridges well
- Breathable options for stone and lime-mortared walls
- Internal insulation suits single rooms or where the outside can't change
Battersea: walls, weather and approvals
We cover Battersea and nearby Chelsea, Fulham and Brixton. London's housing includes a large stock of Victorian and Edwardian solid-wall terraces, inter-war semis and post-war blocks, and conservation areas cover many streets — so planning is often the first question for external work.
Much of Greater London sits in the lower wind-driven rain exposure bands, which keeps the choice of finishes wide — though hilltop, coastal and exposed gable walls can still need a tougher specification, so we check the actual site.
For solid-walled homes in Battersea, we check wall thickness and age first to confirm there's no cavity to fill.
- Postcode district
- SW11
- County or area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Chelsea, Fulham, Brixton, Putney
Permissions in England
Before quoting in Battersea, 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.
If the work covers more than half of a wall, or a quarter of the building's whole envelope, it counts as renovating a thermal element, with a target of about 0.30 W/m²K where feasible.
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 Battersea
| 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 Battersea: questions
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.
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.
Do you cover Battersea?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Battersea (SW11) and nearby Chelsea, Fulham and Brixton, with a fixed written price before any work starts.