Rhoose, South Glamorgan
External Wall Insulation in Rhoose
EWI systems that insulate solid walls externally and finish them in a warranted render topcoat.
External Wall Insulation in Rhoose is work we take on regularly, and the South Glamorgan housing stock is a big part of why.
South Glamorgan is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, Cardiff suburban housing and coastal properties, with solid-wall terrace damp and coastal weathering at Barry and Penarth the recurring theme on the properties we survey.
Rhoose sits in a part of the UK that gets wet with coastal exposure along the Severn estuary — worth factoring into any render decision. Cardiff's victorian terraces are largely solid-wall, and external insulation with a breathable render is the upgrade that suits them best.
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 Rhoose
| 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 Rhoose
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 Rhoose
Are you insured?
Yes — full public liability cover, and we can send the certificate before we start. We are happy to provide RAMS for commercial and contractor work.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, with teams across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. If we are not the right firm for your location we will tell you rather than waste your time.
How much does external wall insulation save?
On a typical uninsulated solid-wall semi it commonly cuts wall heat loss substantially and makes the biggest single difference to comfort. Actual savings depend on the existing construction, heating system and how you use the house.
Do I need planning permission for EWI?
Often not on a standard house, but you will if it is listed, in a conservation area, or if it alters the appearance significantly. We advise before starting.
How much does rendering cost?
It is priced by the square metre and depends on the system, the condition of the walls and access. Our guide-price tool gives an indicative range in about a minute, and the survey turns that into a fixed written quote.
Free survey in Rhoose
We will confirm whether external wall insulation suits your walls before quoting a price.