Solid wall insulation · Tyne and Wear
Solid wall insulation in Gateshead
Quotes for solid wall insulation in Gateshead list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. For solid-walled homes in Gateshead, we check wall thickness and age first to confirm there's no cavity to fill.
- Free survey in NE8 and nearby
- Guide price from £75 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Gateshead
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Internal insulation suits single rooms or where the outside can't change
- Both can be done in stages, elevation by elevation or room by room
- In England and Wales, Building Regulations apply when more than half of a wall is treated
- External insulation keeps room sizes and treats cold bridges well
Before we quote in Gateshead
We also cover Newcastle upon Tyne and Felling, close to Gateshead. The North East has many solid brick terraces, including former colliery housing, plus post-war council estates with some system-built homes.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Tyne and Wear: 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 Gateshead homeowners weighing external against internal insulation, the survey sets out both with prices.
- Postcode district
- NE8
- County or area
- Tyne and Wear
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Felling, Gosforth, Wallsend
Permissions in England
For a house in Gateshead, 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.
If the work covers more than half of a wall, or a quarter of the building's whole envelope, it counts as renovating a thermal element, with a target of about 0.30 W/m²K where feasible.
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 Gateshead
| 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
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 Gateshead: 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 Gateshead?
Yes — we survey and quote solid wall insulation in Gateshead (NE8) and nearby Newcastle upon Tyne, Felling and Gosforth, with a fixed written price before any work starts.