Salford, Greater Manchester
External Wall Insulation in Salford
EWI systems that insulate solid walls externally and finish them in a warranted render topcoat.
Salford property owners come to us for external wall insulation for one of two reasons: something has failed, or the house looks tired.
Greater Manchester is characterised by dense Victorian terraces, mill-town housing and large postwar estates, with persistent algae growth and damp in solid-wall terraced housing the recurring theme on the properties we survey.
Local conditions bring high rainfall and frequently overcast conditions, and that has a direct bearing on which systems are worth specifying. The combination of high rainfall and dense terracing means shaded rear elevations here green up faster than almost anywhere else in england.
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 Salford
| 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
We will survey the property, tell you what the walls actually need, and put it in writing with a fixed price.
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External Wall Insulation in Salford
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 Salford
Can EWI cause damp?
Correctly specified it reduces damp risk by keeping the wall warm. Problems come from poor detailing at reveals, sills and penetrations, or from using a non-breathable system on a wall that needed one.
How long does a rendering job take?
A typical three-bedroom semi is usually one to two weeks on site including scaffold, preparation, application and finishing. Weather, wall condition and the system chosen all move that.
Do I need planning permission to render my house?
Usually not on a standard house, but you will if the property is listed, in a conservation area, or if rendering would significantly change its appearance. We flag it at survey.
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.
Free survey in Salford
We will confirm whether external wall insulation suits your walls before quoting a price.