External wall insulation in Paisley
Homeowners in Paisley look at external wall insulation for warmer rooms, lower heat loss and a new exterior in one job. Here is how it works, what it costs and which Scotland rules apply.
Homes in and around Paisley
Paisley is in the PA1 postcode district. 6 other towns we cover are within 25 miles.
Our Paisley surveys cover the PA1 district and the surrounding area, including Renfrew, Clydebank and Newton Mearns.
Renfrewshire and Inverclyde has some of the UK's more exposed locations for wind-driven rain, which shapes the render and detailing we specify.
Nearby towns we cover: Renfrew (3 miles), Clydebank (5 miles), Newton Mearns (6 miles), Bearsden (7 miles), Glasgow (7 miles), Rutherglen (8 miles).
External wall insulation prices in Paisley
Guide prices for external wall insulation in Paisley 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.
Brick slips, cladding and mineral wool cost more than EPS and render; the survey shows you the difference side by side.
Popular services in Paisley
- EWI installation
- Phenolic EWI
- Wood fibre EWI
- Insulating lime render
- Silicone render finish
- Solid wall insulation
- Non-traditional houses
- Bungalow EWI
- Semi-detached EWI
- Park home insulation
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Rules that apply in Paisley
- Funding
- Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan offers up to £7,500 grant plus a £2,500 interest-free loan for solid wall insulation, with a rural and island uplift. You need a valid EPC recommending the measure, a TrustMark-registered installer, and a written offer before work starts. Warmer Homes Scotland helps eligible low-income households through its own installers. Our quotes are for privately funded work unless we confirm in writing that we can carry out a funded job. Grants guide
- 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 Paisley: questions
How much should I budget for external wall insulation in Paisley?
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 Paisley and fixes the total in writing.
Do you cover Renfrew as well as Paisley?
Yes. From Paisley we also cover Renfrew, Clydebank and Newton Mearns, and the rest of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.
Which EWI system suits homes in Paisley?
It depends on the walls. Most brick houses in Paisley suit EPS with silicone render; older stone or lime-built walls suit wood fibre or insulating lime render; and blocks need mineral wool. The free survey recommends one and explains why.
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