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Period home (Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian)
Usual measures: Breathable IWI, floor, sash upgrades, secondary glazing, draught-proofing. Watch-out: Moisture risk: breathable materials only.
Typical prices
Semi / end-terrace prices
- Internal wall insulation (whole home)£10,000–£20,000
- Suspended floor insulation£1,500–£4,500
- Draught-proofing£300–£800
- Loft insulation (new or top-up)£600–£1,300
Before grants · updated 11 October 2026 · a survey confirms the final figure.
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Construction, heat loss and watch-outs
- Typical construction
- Solid brick or stone, suspended floors, sash windows
- Where heat is lost
- Walls, floor draughts, windows
- Usual measures
- Breathable IWI, floor, sash upgrades, secondary glazing, draught-proofing
- Watch-outs
- Moisture risk: breathable materials only
Consents and breathable materials
Listed buildings need listed building consent, conservation areas and Article 4 directions can restrict changes to the outside, and solid walls need breathable materials after a moisture risk check.Recommended
The insulation we usually recommend
Breathable IWI for period homes
Wood-fibre, cork or hemp-lime systems that let solid walls stay dry.
Suspended timber floor insulation
Mineral wool or rigid board between the joists with an airtight membrane.
Draught-proofing
Sealing doors, windows, letterboxes, hatches, floorboards and unused chimneys — every home's quick win.
Loft insulation
Mineral wool laid between and across the joists to 270–300 mm so heat stays in the rooms below.
Lime render
Breathable lime render and lime plaster for older solid walls.
Sheep's wool insulation
Natural insulation that handles moisture, popular with period owners.
Wood-fibre insulation
Breathable boards and batts with good summer heat protection and low carbon.
Prices
Semi / end-terrace price column
| Measure | Semi / end-terrace |
|---|---|
| Loft insulation (new or top-up) | £600–£1,300 |
| Loft clearance and replacement | £1,500–£3,000 |
| Room-in-roof | £4,000–£9,000 |
| Cavity wall insulation | £1,200–£2,500 |
| Cavity extraction and refill | £3,500–£7,500 |
| Internal wall insulation (whole home) | £10,000–£20,000 |
| External wall insulation + render | £14,000–£24,000 |
| EWI with brick slip finish | £18,000–£32,000 |
| Re-render only (K Rend silicone) | £6,500–£12,000 |
| Suspended floor insulation | £1,500–£4,500 |
| Draught-proofing | £300–£800 |
| Whole-house fabric package | £22,000–£45,000 |
Indicative ranges for London and the South East, supplied and installed, including VAT, before grants. Updated 11 October 2026. A survey confirms your final price.
Grants and savings that may help
- ECO4Closes in 73 days
Up to fully funded; paid by energy suppliers per measure
Grant via local councils (£960m nationally in 2026/27)
- Social Housing Fund
Landlord-led bids
Saves 20% VAT
- Local schemes
Varies
Eligibility depends on your circumstances and is confirmed by evidence and the funder or council.
0% VAT on energy-saving materials
Insulation, solar panels, batteries and heat pumps installed in homes in Great Britain are zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027. Windows and doors are not included.Houses
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- Detached bungalow
- Semi and terraced bungalow
- Chalet and dormer bungalow
- 1930s home
- Post-war and ex-council house
- Non-traditional / system-built
- Listed building or conservation area
- Farmhouse, barn conversion or rural home
- New build or self-build
- Park and mobile home
- Every property type
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