Solid wall insulation · Greater London
Solid wall insulation in Kilburn
If you're planning solid wall insulation in Kilburn, start with a free survey: we measure, check the walls and confirm planning and building control for your address. For solid-walled homes in Kilburn, we check wall thickness and age first to confirm there's no cavity to fill.
- Free survey in NW6 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Kilburn
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- Solid walls can lose heat roughly twice as fast as an insulated cavity wall
- External insulation keeps room sizes and treats cold bridges well
- Internal insulation suits single rooms or where the outside can't change
- Breathable options for stone and lime-mortared walls
What we look for in Kilburn
We also cover Cricklewood and Chalk Farm, close to Kilburn. 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 Kilburn homeowners weighing external against internal insulation, the survey sets out both with prices.
- Postcode district
- NW6
- County or area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Cricklewood, Chalk Farm, Willesden, Archway
Permissions in England
Before quoting in Kilburn, 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 Kilburn
| 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 Kilburn: 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 Kilburn?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Kilburn (NW6) and nearby Cricklewood, Chalk Farm and Willesden, with a fixed written price before any work starts.