Solid wall insulation · Hampshire
Solid wall insulation in Gosport
Solid wall insulation in Gosport: free survey, written specification and a fixed price, with the details that keep walls dry planned from the start. For Gosport homeowners weighing external against internal insulation, the survey sets out both with prices.
- Free survey in PO12 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Gosport
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- External insulation keeps room sizes and treats cold bridges well
- Breathable options for stone and lime-mortared walls
- Both can be done in stages, elevation by elevation or room by room
- Internal insulation suits single rooms or where the outside can't change
Gosport: walls, weather and approvals
Surveys in Gosport also cover the surrounding PO12 district and towns such as Portsmouth and Fareham. Gosport sits around 14 miles from Southampton. Homes across the South East range from inter-war semis and post-war estates, which are mostly cavity-walled, to older solid-walled cottages and Victorian town terraces.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Hampshire: 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 Gosport, we check wall thickness and age first to confirm there's no cavity to fill.
- Postcode district
- PO12
- County or area
- Hampshire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Portsmouth, Fareham, Ryde, Waterlooville
England: planning and regulations
Planning in Gosport 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.
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.
What does solid wall insulation cost?
External systems run at roughly £105–£210 per m² of wall depending on the board and finish. Internal insulation is roughly £75–£130 per m², plus the cost of moving radiators, sockets and kitchen units.
Solid wall insulation prices in Gosport
| 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.
How it works
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 Gosport: 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.
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 Gosport?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Gosport (PO12) and nearby Portsmouth, Fareham and Ryde, with a fixed written price before any work starts.