Solid wall insulation · Highland
Solid wall insulation in Inverness
Looking for solid wall insulation in Inverness? We survey homes across Inverness and the IV2 area, then give you a fixed written price before any work starts. For solid-walled homes in Inverness, we check wall thickness and age first to confirm there's no cavity to fill.
- Free survey in IV2 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Inverness
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Solid walls can lose heat roughly twice as fast as an insulated cavity wall
- Both can be done in stages, elevation by elevation or room by room
- Breathable options for stone and lime-mortared walls
- External insulation keeps room sizes and treats cold bridges well
Inverness: walls, weather and approvals
We also cover Nairn and Forres, close to Inverness. The Highlands and Islands have many exposed stone and harled homes, timber-framed houses and scattered rural properties.
Parts of Highland fall in the higher wind-driven rain exposure bands, especially coastal and upland sites, so render specification, movement joints and detailing at cills, verges and the base of the wall matter more than usual.
On solid-walled houses in Inverness, the gable or the most weather-exposed wall is often the place to start.
- Postcode district
- IV2
- County or area
- Highland
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Nairn, Forres, Elgin, Lossiemouth
Approvals in Scotland
Scottish householder rules mean many Inverness jobs that change the outside of a house need a planning application; we confirm the position before quoting.
Where a building warrant is needed for Inverness work, it's obtained before installation starts, and the quote says who arranges it.
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 Inverness
| 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 Inverness: 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.
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 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 Inverness?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Inverness (IV2) and nearby Nairn, Forres and Elgin, with a fixed written price before any work starts.