Solid wall insulation · Scottish Borders
Solid wall insulation in Galashiels
We quote solid wall insulation for homes in Galashiels (TD1) and nearby Hawick and Kelso, with guide prices online and a free survey to fix the price. For solid-walled homes in Galashiels, we check wall thickness and age first to confirm there's no cavity to fill.
- Free survey in TD1 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Galashiels
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Internal insulation suits single rooms or where the outside can't change
- Breathable options for stone and lime-mortared walls
- Solid walls can lose heat roughly twice as fast as an insulated cavity wall
- External insulation keeps room sizes and treats cold bridges well
What we look for in Galashiels
Surveys in Galashiels also cover the surrounding TD1 district and towns such as Hawick and Kelso. Galashiels is about 13 miles from Hawick. The Scottish Borders have stone-built towns and villages, rural cottages and some post-war estates.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Scottish Borders: 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 Galashiels homeowners weighing external against internal insulation, the survey sets out both with prices.
- Postcode district
- TD1
- County or area
- Scottish Borders
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Hawick, Kelso, Peebles, Musselburgh
Permissions in Scotland
In Scotland, permitted development for external wall changes is narrower, so in Galashiels we check with the council's planning team where the appearance changes, and always for flats, tenements and conservation areas.
Where a building warrant is needed for Galashiels 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 Galashiels
| 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 Galashiels: questions
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 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 Galashiels?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Galashiels (TD1) and nearby Hawick, Kelso and Peebles, with a fixed written price before any work starts.