SWIP in Practice

DIY Spotlights

Real homes. Real renovations. Real people taking on internal wall insulation projects with the support of SWIP.

Real Homes. Real Projects.

Meet our DIY renovators

From period properties to ambitious home renovations, discover how homeowners are approaching their own internal wall insulation projects. Our DIY Spotlights share their experiences, the challenges they encounter and the ways SWIP training and technical guidance can help them along the way.

Ian Oakey's DIY home renovation and internal wall insulation project in Liverpool

DIY Spotlight | Liverpool

Ian Oakey

Taking on the renovation of a three-storey Edwardian property in Liverpool is no small undertaking. For homeowner Ian Oakey, improving the building’s insulation forms part of a much wider renovation project.

With SWIP’s DIY training and technical support available to guide the process, Ian’s project offers an insight into the practical considerations involved in upgrading the walls of an older property.

Discover the motivation behind the renovation, the challenges of working with an Edwardian home and the role that guidance and preparation play in a DIY insulation project.


Read Ian’s story

You Don’t Have to Go It Alone

DIY insulation with SWIP support

Installing internal wall insulation yourself is a significant undertaking, particularly in older properties. SWIP offers training, technical information and ongoing guidance to help homeowners understand the system and approach their projects with greater confidence.

01. DIY Training

Learn about SWIP systems, the installation process and the important steps involved in preparing for an internal wall insulation project.

02. Technical Guidance

Get support with understanding system requirements, installation details and technical considerations specific to your property.

03. Ongoing Support

Access practical advice and assistance as your project progresses, with a team available to help answer questions along the way.

Planning Your Own Project?

Thinking about DIY internal wall insulation?

Whether you’re renovating a period property or planning improvements to your home, speak to the SWIP team about our insulation systems, training and technical support.


Talk to the SWIP team