What we work from
Your architect's or designer's specification and the energy calculation for the job. We match the product, thickness and fixing to that spec, keep cavities clean as the walls rise, and fit cavity trays, closers and stop ends where shown so the building control inspection goes smoothly.
Extensions that join an older house
Where an extension meets an existing cavity wall, the junction is a weak point. We can borescope and fill the existing wall at the same time so the old and new walls perform together.
What is included
- Batts or boards to the specified U-value
- Clean-cavity working
- Trays, closers and stop ends as drawn
- Coordination with your bricklayers
- Photo record for building control
Cavity insulation for new builds and extensions prices
| Cavity insulation for new builds and extensions guide prices | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Full-fill batts supplied and fitted, per m² | £9–£16 |
| Partial-fill boards supplied and fitted, per m² | £14–£26 |
Prices are shown before any VAT; the VAT treatment for new-build work is confirmed on your quote. Guide ranges only: the fixed price is confirmed in writing before any work starts, and anything that could not be seen at survey is agreed with you first.
Rules and funding by nation
The building regulations route and the funding schemes differ between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The local pages for your area explain the rules where you are; in short:
- England: Filling a cavity is notifiable building work and needs a building notice or competent-person self-certification.
- Wales: Filling a cavity is notifiable work under the Building Regulations as they apply in Wales, usually self-certified through a competent person scheme.
- Scotland: No building warrant is needed for insulation within a wall, but the work must meet the building standards.
- Northern Ireland: Inserting cavity wall insulation needs a building control application to the council before work starts.
Sources: Energy Saving Trust: cavity wall insulation; Planning Portal: cavity wall insulation and building regulations; Welsh Government: building work competent person schemes; HMRC: VAT on energy-saving materials (Notice 708/6).
