External wall insulation in Radcliffe
If you live in Radcliffe (M26) and your walls are solid, system-built or simply cold, external wall insulation may be the most effective upgrade you can make without losing any room inside.
Homes in and around Radcliffe
Radcliffe is in the M26 postcode district, about 7 miles from Manchester. 6 other towns we cover are within 25 miles.
We arrange surveys in Radcliffe (M26) at a time that suits you, and cover neighbouring Whitefield, Prestwich and Bury too.
We photograph every hidden layer as it goes on, so you have a record of what's behind the finish on your Radcliffe home.
Nearby towns we cover: Whitefield (1 mile), Prestwich (3 miles), Bury (3 miles), Farnworth (3 miles), Walkden (4 miles), Swinton (4 miles).
External wall insulation prices in Radcliffe
Guide prices for external wall insulation in Radcliffe 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.
What moves the price most is the board and finish you choose, the access around the house, and details such as roofline extensions or moving a gas meter.
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Rules that apply in Radcliffe
- Planning
- On a house, external wall insulation is usually permitted development if the finish looks similar to the existing walls. Render or cladding on a house in a conservation area, National Park, National Landscape (AONB), the Broads or a World Heritage Site needs planning permission. Flats and maisonettes have no householder permitted development rights, listed buildings need listed building consent, and an Article 4 direction can remove rights locally.
- 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 Radcliffe: questions
How much should I budget for external wall insulation in Radcliffe?
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 Radcliffe and fixes the total in writing.
Is VAT charged on external wall insulation in Radcliffe?
Not on installing insulation in a home at the moment: that's zero-rated until 31 March 2027, after which the rate is due to be 5%. Work on commercial buildings is standard-rated.
Do you cover Whitefield as well as Radcliffe?
Yes. From Radcliffe we also cover Whitefield, Prestwich and Bury, and the rest of Greater Manchester.