EPS insulation · Dundee and Angus
EPS external wall insulation in Arbroath
Quotes for EPS external wall insulation in Arbroath list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. We compare EPS against mineral wool for each Arbroath enquiry rather than assuming one board suits every wall.
- Free survey in DD11 and nearby
- Guide price from £105 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Arbroath
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Easy to shape around bays, arches and reveals
- Finished in silicone, acrylic, mineral render or brick slip
- Used on low-rise houses; combustible, so not for taller buildings
- Light boards mean fewer fixings and a faster install
Arbroath: walls, weather and approvals
Surveys in Arbroath also cover the surrounding DD11 district and towns such as Montrose and Forfar. Arbroath is about 16 miles from Dundee. Tayside has stone tenements and terraces in the towns, harled cottages and post-war estates.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Dundee and Angus: sheltered town streets fare better than walls on high ground or facing the prevailing weather, and the render, beads and cill details are chosen with that in mind.
EPS is a common choice for two-storey houses, mainly on cost and weight, and we price it alongside mineral wool for homes in Arbroath.
- Postcode district
- DD11
- County or area
- Dundee and Angus
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Montrose, Forfar, Dundee, Blairgowrie
Planning and building control in Scotland
In Scotland, permitted development for external wall changes is narrower, so in Arbroath we check with the council's planning team where the appearance changes, and always for flats, tenements and conservation areas.
Scotland's building standards cover changes to external wall construction; we check whether your job in Arbroath needs a warrant.
When is EPS the right choice?
EPS suits most two-storey houses, bungalows and park homes where the wall is sound and there are no fire-height restrictions. It is a good fit where eaves are shallow, because grey EPS can hit the target with less thickness. On buildings with a storey 11 metres or more above ground, or where the guidance asks for non-combustible materials, mineral wool is used instead.
EPS external wall insulation prices in Arbroath
| 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.
How it works
Get a guide price
Try the online quote tool for a ballpark figure.
Book the survey
A visit at a time that suits you.
Agree the quote
Nothing starts until you've signed the written price.
We do the work
Planned around weather, with you kept informed.
EPS insulation in Arbroath: questions
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.
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.
Do you cover Arbroath?
Yes — we survey and quote EPS external wall insulation in Arbroath (DD11) and nearby Montrose, Forfar and Dundee, with a fixed written price before any work starts.