Solid wall insulation · Greater Manchester
Solid wall insulation in Manchester
Solid wall insulation in Manchester: free survey, written specification and a fixed price, with the details that keep walls dry planned from the start. On solid-walled houses in Manchester, the gable or the most weather-exposed wall is often the place to start.
- Free survey in M1 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Manchester
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
- Breathable options for stone and lime-mortared walls
- In England and Wales, Building Regulations apply when more than half of a wall is treated
- Solid walls can lose heat roughly twice as fast as an insulated cavity wall
Local considerations in Manchester
As well as Manchester itself, we quote in Salford, Failsworth and Droylsden. 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 Manchester homeowners weighing external against internal insulation, the survey sets out both with prices.
- Postcode district
- M1
- County or area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Salford, Failsworth, Droylsden, Stretford
England: planning and regulations
Planning in Manchester 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 Manchester
| 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 Manchester: 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.
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 Manchester?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Manchester (M1) and nearby Salford, Failsworth and Droylsden, with a fixed written price before any work starts.