EPS insulation · Cambridgeshire
EPS external wall insulation in St Neots
Homeowners and landlords in St Neots can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for EPS external wall insulation, covering PE19 and the surrounding area. EPS is a common choice for two-storey houses, mainly on cost and weight, and we price it alongside mineral wool for homes in St Neots.
- Free survey in PE19 and nearby
- Guide price from £105 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in St Neots
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Used on low-rise houses; combustible, so not for taller buildings
- Finished in silicone, acrylic, mineral render or brick slip
- Easy to shape around bays, arches and reveals
- Light boards mean fewer fixings and a faster install
Homes and walls in St Neots
As well as St Neots itself, we quote in Huntingdon, Bedford and Rushden. St Neots is about 25 miles from Peterborough. The East of England has a mix of post-war estates, inter-war semis and older solid brick and flint cottages, with some system-built council homes on post-war estates.
Much of Cambridgeshire 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.
Where eaves are shallow on a house in St Neots, grey EPS can sometimes avoid the cost of extending the roofline.
- Postcode district
- PE19
- County or area
- Cambridgeshire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Huntingdon, Bedford, Rushden, Cambridge
Approvals in England
Before quoting in St Neots, 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.
What is EPS insulation?
Expanded polystyrene is a closed-cell foam made from beads that are expanded and moulded into boards. White EPS is the standard grade; grey EPS has graphite added, which reflects radiant heat and improves performance by roughly 15–20%, so a thinner board does the same job. Both are used inside certified render systems where the board, adhesive, fixings, mesh and finish are tested together by the manufacturer.
EPS external wall insulation prices in St Neots
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EPS + silicone render | £105–£145 per m²0% VAT | Excluding scaffold |
| Grey EPS uplift | +£4–£8 per m²0% VAT | Thinner board for the same U-value |
| Bungalow, full house | £6,700–£12,8000% VAT | 55–75 m² of wall, including scaffold |
Confirmed by a fixed written quote after survey. 0% VAT: installing insulation in a home is zero-rated until 31 March 2027, so these figures are the total; 5% applies from 1 April 2027.
From enquiry to finished wall
Enquiry
Send your postcode and a few details.
Measured survey
Walls, damp, eaves, cills and services recorded.
Written price
A fixed price with the specification attached.
Work and handover
Installed, inspected and documents handed over.
EPS insulation in St Neots: questions
How long does EPS last on a wall?
The board itself doesn't degrade when protected by the render system. Service life depends on the render, sealants and detailing, typically 25–30 years or more with maintenance.
White or grey EPS?
Grey graphite EPS insulates better per millimetre, so it is the pick where space is tight at the eaves or around windows. White EPS is slightly cheaper and works well where the extra thickness isn't a problem.
Is EPS insulation safe on a house?
EPS is used inside render systems that are fire-tested as a whole. On low-rise houses it is widely used. On taller buildings, or where guidance calls for non-combustible materials, mineral wool systems are specified instead.
Do you cover St Neots?
Yes — we survey and quote EPS external wall insulation in St Neots (PE19) and nearby Huntingdon, Bedford and Rushden, with a fixed written price before any work starts.