Solid wall insulation · Greater Manchester
Solid wall insulation in Walkden
Solid wall insulation in Walkden: free survey, written specification and a fixed price, with the details that keep walls dry planned from the start. On solid-walled houses in Walkden, the gable or the most weather-exposed wall is often the place to start.
- Free survey in M28 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Walkden
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- 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
- External insulation keeps room sizes and treats cold bridges well
- Internal insulation suits single rooms or where the outside can't change
Local considerations in Walkden
As well as Walkden itself, we quote in Farnworth, Swinton and Tyldesley. Walkden 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.
For Walkden homeowners weighing external against internal insulation, the survey sets out both with prices.
- Postcode district
- M28
- County or area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Farnworth, Swinton, Tyldesley, Eccles
Approvals in England
For a house in Walkden, 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 Walkden
| 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
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 Walkden: questions
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.
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.
Do you cover Walkden?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Walkden (M28) and nearby Farnworth, Swinton and Tyldesley, with a fixed written price before any work starts.