Solid wall insulation · Greater Manchester
Solid wall insulation in Bury
Looking for solid wall insulation in Bury? We survey homes across Bury and the BL9 area, then give you a fixed written price before any work starts. On solid-walled houses in Bury, the gable or the most weather-exposed wall is often the place to start.
- Free survey in BL9 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Bury
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Both can be done in stages, elevation by elevation or room by room
- Breathable options for stone and lime-mortared walls
- Internal insulation suits single rooms or where the outside can't change
- External insulation keeps room sizes and treats cold bridges well
What we look for in Bury
As well as Bury itself, we quote in Radcliffe, Heywood and Whitefield. Bury is about 9 miles from Manchester. The North West has one of the largest stocks of pre-1919 solid-wall terraces in England, alongside Pennine stone houses and post-war estates.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Greater Manchester: sheltered town streets fare better than walls on high ground or facing the prevailing weather, and the render, beads and cill details are chosen with that in mind.
For solid-walled homes in Bury, we check wall thickness and age first to confirm there's no cavity to fill.
- Postcode district
- BL9
- County or area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Radcliffe, Heywood, Whitefield, Prestwich
Permissions in England
For a house in Bury, 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.
Insulating or re-rendering more than half of a wall's area brings in Part L of the Building Regulations, so building control is notified and the wall is upgraded to about 0.30 W/m²K where practical.
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 Bury
| 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 Bury: 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 Bury?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Bury (BL9) and nearby Radcliffe, Heywood and Whitefield, with a fixed written price before any work starts.