Solid wall insulation · Scottish Borders
Solid wall insulation in Kelso
Homeowners and landlords in Kelso can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for solid wall insulation, covering TD5 and the surrounding area. For solid-walled homes in Kelso, we check wall thickness and age first to confirm there's no cavity to fill.
- Free survey in TD5 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Kelso
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- 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
- External insulation keeps room sizes and treats cold bridges well
- Both can be done in stages, elevation by elevation or room by room
Local considerations in Kelso
As well as Kelso itself, we quote in Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles. Kelso sits around 18 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.
On solid-walled houses in Kelso, the gable or the most weather-exposed wall is often the place to start.
- Postcode district
- TD5
- County or area
- Scottish Borders
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Galashiels, Hawick, Peebles, Musselburgh
Approvals in Scotland
Scottish householder rules mean many Kelso 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 Kelso 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 Kelso
| 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.
What happens next
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 Kelso: 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 Kelso?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Kelso (TD5) and nearby Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles, with a fixed written price before any work starts.