Solid wall insulation · Greater Manchester
Solid wall insulation in Radcliffe
Solid wall insulation in Radcliffe: free survey, written specification and a fixed price, with the details that keep walls dry planned from the start. For solid-walled homes in Radcliffe, we check wall thickness and age first to confirm there's no cavity to fill.
- Free survey in M26 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Radcliffe
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Both can be done in stages, elevation by elevation or room by room
- External insulation keeps room sizes and treats cold bridges well
- In England and Wales, Building Regulations apply when more than half of a wall is treated
- Internal insulation suits single rooms or where the outside can't change
What we look for in Radcliffe
We cover Radcliffe and nearby Whitefield, Prestwich and Bury. Radcliffe is about 7 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.
On solid-walled houses in Radcliffe, the gable or the most weather-exposed wall is often the place to start.
- Postcode district
- M26
- County or area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Whitefield, Prestwich, Bury, Farnworth
Permissions in England
For a house in Radcliffe, 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 Radcliffe
| 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 Radcliffe: questions
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.
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 Radcliffe?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Radcliffe (M26) and nearby Whitefield, Prestwich and Bury, with a fixed written price before any work starts.