Solid wall insulation · Greater Manchester
Solid wall insulation in Urmston
Homeowners and landlords in Urmston can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for solid wall insulation, covering M41 and the surrounding area. For solid-walled homes in Urmston, we check wall thickness and age first to confirm there's no cavity to fill.
- Free survey in M41 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Urmston
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- External insulation keeps room sizes and treats cold bridges well
- Both can be done in stages, elevation by elevation or room by room
- Solid walls can lose heat roughly twice as fast as an insulated cavity wall
- Internal insulation suits single rooms or where the outside can't change
Urmston: walls, weather and approvals
We also cover Stretford and Sale, close to Urmston. It's roughly 5 miles from Urmston 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 Urmston homeowners weighing external against internal insulation, the survey sets out both with prices.
- Postcode district
- M41
- County or area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Stretford, Sale, Eccles, Swinton
Permissions in England
Planning in Urmston 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 Urmston
| 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
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 Urmston: questions
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 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.
Do you cover Urmston?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Urmston (M41) and nearby Stretford, Sale and Eccles, with a fixed written price before any work starts.