External wall insulation in Stornoway
Looking for external wall insulation in Stornoway? We cover the HS1 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 Stornoway
Stornoway is in the HS1 postcode district. Surveys here are by appointment.
In exposed parts of the Highlands and Islands, 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 Stornoway
Guide prices for external wall insulation in Stornoway 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.
Remote and island work is priced individually after a survey, because travel and accommodation add to the cost.
Popular services in Stornoway
- EWI installation
- EPS insulated render
- Insulated cladding
- Silicone render finish
- Mineral & silicate render
- Bungalow EWI
- Terraced house EWI
- Social housing EWI
- EWI for landlords
- EWI surveys
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Rules that apply in Stornoway
- 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 Stornoway: questions
How much should I budget for external wall insulation in Stornoway?
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 Stornoway and fixes the total in writing.
How long will the work take in Stornoway?
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.
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