External wall insulation in Greenock
Every external wall insulation job in Greenock starts with a free survey of your walls: what they are built from, how they have weathered, and what the details around windows, eaves and services will need.
Homes in and around Greenock
Greenock is in the PA16 postcode district, about 15 miles from Paisley. 6 other towns we cover are within 25 miles.
Our Greenock surveys cover the PA16 district and the surrounding area, including Helensburgh, Dunoon and Clydebank.
In exposed parts of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, we pay particular attention to how rain is shed at the eaves, sills and corners, where wind-driven water finds its way in.
Nearby towns we cover: Helensburgh (4 miles), Dunoon (6 miles), Clydebank (14 miles), Paisley (15 miles), Renfrew (15 miles), Bearsden (17 miles).
External wall insulation prices in Greenock
Guide prices for external wall insulation in Greenock 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.
Popular services in Greenock
- Wood fibre EWI
- Silicone render finish
- Mineral & silicate render
- Pebbledash & dry dash EWI
- Terraced house EWI
- Detached house EWI
- Park home insulation
- Flats & low-rise blocks
- EWI for landlords
- EWI repairs
- All 24 services
Rules that apply in Greenock
- 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 Greenock: questions
How much should I budget for external wall insulation in Greenock?
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 Greenock and fixes the total in writing.
Do you cover Helensburgh as well as Greenock?
Yes. From Greenock we also cover Helensburgh, Dunoon and Clydebank, and the rest of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.
How long will the work take in Greenock?
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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