Solid wall insulation · Greater London
Solid wall insulation in Finchley
Solid wall insulation in Finchley: free survey, written specification and a fixed price, with the details that keep walls dry planned from the start. For solid-walled homes in Finchley, we check wall thickness and age first to confirm there's no cavity to fill.
- Free survey in N3 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Finchley
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Solid walls can lose heat roughly twice as fast as an insulated cavity wall
- Both can be done in stages, elevation by elevation or room by room
- Internal insulation suits single rooms or where the outside can't change
- In England and Wales, Building Regulations apply when more than half of a wall is treated
Before we quote in Finchley
We also cover Muswell Hill and Cricklewood, close to Finchley. 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.
On solid-walled houses in Finchley, the gable or the most weather-exposed wall is often the place to start.
- Postcode district
- N3
- County or area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Muswell Hill, Cricklewood, Kilburn, Wood Green
England: planning and regulations
Before quoting in Finchley, 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.
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 Finchley
| 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
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 Finchley: 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 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.
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 Finchley?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Finchley (N3) and nearby Muswell Hill, Cricklewood and Kilburn, with a fixed written price before any work starts.