Berkshire · England
Render and insulation in Thatcham
From pebble dash and failing render to full external wall insulation, we survey and quote homes and buildings in Thatcham.
- Free survey in RG18 and nearby
- Fixed written price before work starts
- Guide prices online
Free survey in Thatcham
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Services
Services in Thatcham
External wall insulation
- External wall insulation in Thatcham
- EPS insulation in Thatcham
- Mineral wool EWI in Thatcham
- Wood fibre EWI in Thatcham
- Non-traditional houses in Thatcham
- Park home insulation in Thatcham
- Flats and blocks in Thatcham
- Commercial EWI in Thatcham
Solid and internal wall insulation
Render finishes
- Insulated render in Thatcham
- Silicone render in Thatcham
- Monocouche render in Thatcham
- Lime render in Thatcham
- Brick slip EWI in Thatcham
- Acrylic render in Thatcham
Re-rendering, repairs and upkeep
Homes and walls in Thatcham
As well as Thatcham itself, we quote in Newbury, Basingstoke and Reading. Thatcham is about 13 miles from Reading.
Homes across the South East range from inter-war semis and post-war estates, which are mostly cavity-walled, to older solid-walled cottages and Victorian town terraces.
Much of Berkshire sits in the lower wind-driven rain exposure bands, which keeps the choice of finishes wide — though hilltop, coastal and exposed gable walls can still need a tougher specification, so we check the actual site.
- Postcode district
- RG18
- County or area
- Berkshire
- Nation
- England
Approvals in England
Before quoting in Thatcham, we check whether the property is in a conservation area, under an Article 4 direction or listed, because that decides whether changing the outside needs planning permission.
If the work covers more than half of a wall, or a quarter of the building's whole envelope, it counts as renovating a thermal element, with a target of about 0.30 W/m²K where feasible.
Typical jobs and guide prices
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monocouche render | From £54 per m² + scaffoldinc VAT | Monocouche on blockwork |
| Lime render | From £78 per m² + scaffoldinc VAT | Lime render, three-coat |
| Park home insulation | From £7,9950% VAT | Single-unit park home |
| Covering pebble dash | From £72 per m² + scaffoldinc VAT | Render over sound pebble dash |
Insulation prices for homes are totals (0% VAT until 31 March 2027); render and repair prices include VAT at 20%. Confirmed in writing after a free survey. Full price guide
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Thatcham: questions
Do you cover Thatcham?
Yes — we survey and quote in Thatcham (RG18) and nearby Newbury, Basingstoke and Reading.
How much does external wall insulation cost in Thatcham?
Our guide is £105–£170 per m² depending on the system, plus scaffolding — roughly £10,200–£17,700 for a typical three-bed semi with EPS and silicone render. Installing insulation in a home is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027, so that's the total. A free survey fixes the price.
Do I need planning permission in Thatcham?
Planning in Thatcham follows England's national rules: similar-looking finishes on houses are usually permitted, while flats, commercial premises, conservation areas and streets under an Article 4 direction need an application.
Is VAT charged on wall insulation?
Installing wall insulation in homes is zero-rated until 31 March 2027, then 5%, so our insulation prices are totals. Render-only work and repairs carry VAT at 20%, and our prices for them include it.