External wall insulation in Inverness
Looking for external wall insulation in Inverness? We cover the IV2 postcode district by appointment. Remote and island work is priced individually after a survey, so the figures below are a starting point rather than a local price.
Homes in and around Inverness
Inverness is in the IV2 postcode district. 1 other town we cover is within 25 miles.
Parts of the Highlands and Islands see high levels of wind-driven rain, so render specification and the details at sills and the roofline get extra attention.
Nearby towns we cover: Forres (24 miles).
External wall insulation prices in Inverness
Guide prices for external wall insulation in Inverness 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.
The final figure depends on wall area, the number of windows and doors, the finish and how much work the roofline, sills and services need.
Remote and island work is priced individually after a survey, because travel and accommodation add to the cost.
Popular services in Inverness
- EWI installation
- EPS insulated render
- Insulating lime render
- Silicone render finish
- Mineral & silicate render
- Non-traditional houses
- Semi-detached EWI
- Detached house EWI
- Flats & low-rise blocks
- Social housing EWI
- All 24 services
Rules that apply in Inverness
- Planning
- Changes to the external appearance of a house can need planning permission in Scotland, and flats, listed buildings and conservation areas always need checking with the council before EWI is ordered.
- 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 Inverness: questions
How much should I budget for external wall insulation in Inverness?
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 Inverness and fixes the total in writing.
Is VAT charged on external wall insulation in Inverness?
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 Forres as well as Inverness?
Yes. We cover Forres and the rest of the Highlands and Islands.
External wall insulation in the Highlands and Islands | Prices