Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
External Wall Insulation in Peterhead
EWI systems that insulate solid walls externally and finish them in a warranted render topcoat.
Peterhead property owners come to us for external wall insulation for one of two reasons: something has failed, or the house looks tired.
Across Aberdeenshire, granite terraces, farm cottages and exposed coastal housing dominates, and harling repair on granite and frost damage on exposed elevations is what we are called out to most often.
Local conditions bring cold, exposed North Sea conditions with severe frost, and that has a direct bearing on which systems are worth specifying. Aberdeen granite is dense and unforgiving, and traditional harling rather than smooth render is what has historically worked on it.
When external wall insulation is the right call. Choose EWI on solid-wall, no-fines or non-traditional construction where you want a genuine thermal upgrade rather than just a new finish.
Guide price in Peterhead
| Guide price | £135–£210 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | 50-150mm insulation plus render system |
| Guarantee | 25 years |
Indicative only. The guide-price tool gives a range for your property; the survey gives the fixed price.
What the job includes
- EPS, mineral wool and phenolic boards
- 50mm to 150mm thicknesses
- Mechanical and adhesive fixing
- Reinforced basecoat with mesh
- Silicone or acrylic topcoat
- Window and door reveal detailing
You get a written, itemised quotation after the survey, with the specification named so you can compare like for like.
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External Wall Insulation in Peterhead
Tell us about the property and we will call you back to arrange a survey.
What happens next
Four steps from enquiry to finished wall
Free survey
We visit, test the substrate, measure up and identify what caused any existing failure.
Written quote
An itemised fixed price with the system named, materials specified and scaffold included.
Booked in
An agreed start date, scaffold arranged, and a clear run of days set aside for your job.
Finished and guaranteed
Site cleared, scaffold struck, guarantee documents and system warranty issued.
FAQs
External Wall Insulation in Peterhead
Will you need scaffolding?
For anything above single storey, yes — it is safer and produces a better finish than working off ladders or towers. Scaffold is included and itemised in the quote.
How long before I can paint new render?
Through-coloured systems need no painting at all. Sand and cement should cure for around 28 days before masonry paint goes anywhere near it.
Do you take a deposit?
For most domestic jobs we take a deposit to cover materials and scaffold, with the balance on completion. Terms are set out clearly in the written quote.
Can you match my existing render?
Usually, yes. We colour and texture match as closely as we can, though weathered render never matches a fresh batch exactly — we will be honest about how visible a patch will be.
Will EWI make my house look different?
The walls become 70-200mm thicker, so reveals get deeper and the eaves usually need extending. Done properly it looks intentional; done cheaply it looks like a box.
Free survey in Peterhead
We will confirm whether external wall insulation suits your walls before quoting a price.