Solid wall insulation · Greater Manchester
Solid wall insulation in Failsworth
We quote solid wall insulation for homes in Failsworth (M35) and nearby Droylsden and Ashton-under-Lyne, with guide prices online and a free survey to fix the price. On solid-walled houses in Failsworth, the gable or the most weather-exposed wall is often the place to start.
- Free survey in M35 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Failsworth
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- Internal insulation suits single rooms or where the outside can't change
- Solid walls can lose heat roughly twice as fast as an insulated cavity wall
- In England and Wales, Building Regulations apply when more than half of a wall is treated
- Both can be done in stages, elevation by elevation or room by room
Before we quote in Failsworth
We cover Failsworth and nearby Droylsden, Ashton-under-Lyne and Oldham. It's roughly 3 miles from Failsworth to Manchester, the largest town in Greater 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 Failsworth, we check wall thickness and age first to confirm there's no cavity to fill.
- Postcode district
- M35
- County or area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Droylsden, Ashton-under-Lyne, Oldham, Manchester
England: planning and regulations
Planning in Failsworth follows England's national rules: similar-looking finishes on houses are usually permitted, while flats, commercial premises, conservation areas and streets under an Article 4 direction need an application.
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 Failsworth
| 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.
From enquiry to finished wall
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 Failsworth: 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.
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 Failsworth?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Failsworth (M35) and nearby Droylsden, Ashton-under-Lyne and Oldham, with a fixed written price before any work starts.