External wall insulation in Oban
Planning external wall insulation in Oban? The answers below cover cost, timescales and the rules that apply in Scotland; the free survey turns them into a fixed price for your house.
Homes in and around Oban
Oban is in the PA34 postcode district. Surveys here are by appointment.
In exposed parts of Argyll and Bute, we pay particular attention to how rain is shed at the eaves, sills and corners, where wind-driven water finds its way in.
External wall insulation prices in Oban
Guide prices for external wall insulation in Oban run from about £109 to £175 per square metre installed, depending on system and finish; scaffolding priced per house, with VAT at 0% on homes until 31 March 2027.
Whole-house prices include standard scaffolding, beads, sills and refitting services; unusual access, footpath licences and wall repairs are quoted separately.
Popular services in Oban
- EWI installation
- Phenolic EWI
- Brick slip EWI
- Insulated cladding
- Mineral & silicate render
- Non-traditional houses
- Bungalow EWI
- Detached house EWI
- Social housing EWI
- EWI for landlords
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Rules that apply in Oban
- Building regulations
- An external wall insulation cladding system on a house normally needs a building warrant under the Building (Scotland) Regulations; only minor like-for-like repairs to an existing system are exempt. Section 6 of the technical handbooks sets the energy standards.
- VAT
- Installing insulation in a home is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027, then 5%.
Checked October 2026. Rules change, so we confirm them for your address at survey.
External wall insulation in Oban: questions
How much should I budget for external wall insulation in Oban?
Budget around £109–£175 per square metre of wall for the system and finish, plus scaffolding priced per house. The survey measures your walls in Oban and fixes the total in writing.
How long will the work take in Oban?
Two to six weeks on site for most houses, depending on size: bungalows are quicker, detached houses longer, weather allowing. Render isn't applied in rain or frost.