Solid wall insulation · Greater London
Solid wall insulation in Hornchurch
Homeowners and landlords in Hornchurch can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for solid wall insulation, covering RM11 and the surrounding area. For solid-walled homes in Hornchurch, we check wall thickness and age first to confirm there's no cavity to fill.
- Free survey in RM11 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Hornchurch
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Breathable options for stone and lime-mortared walls
- In England and Wales, Building Regulations apply when more than half of a wall is treated
- External insulation keeps room sizes and treats cold bridges well
- Both can be done in stages, elevation by elevation or room by room
Hornchurch: walls, weather and approvals
Surveys in Hornchurch also cover the surrounding RM11 district and towns such as Romford and Dagenham. 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 Hornchurch homeowners weighing external against internal insulation, the survey sets out both with prices.
- Postcode district
- RM11
- County or area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Romford, Dagenham, Becontree, Thamesmead
England: planning and regulations
For a house in Hornchurch, external insulation or render is often permitted development if it looks similar to the existing walls; conservation areas, flats, commercial buildings and listed buildings need permission or consent, so we check your address first.
Building control applies once more than half of a wall is insulated or re-rendered, or more than a quarter of the whole building envelope, and your written quote says how that's handled.
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 Hornchurch
| 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.
How it works
Get a guide price
Try the online quote tool for a ballpark figure.
Book the survey
A visit at a time that suits you.
Agree the quote
Nothing starts until you've signed the written price.
We do the work
Planned around weather, with you kept informed.
Solid wall insulation in Hornchurch: questions
Can I do one wall at a time?
Yes. Many owners start with the coldest or most exposed elevation, often a gable end.
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.
Do you cover Hornchurch?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Hornchurch (RM11) and nearby Romford, Dagenham and Becontree, with a fixed written price before any work starts.