EPS insulation · Gloucestershire
EPS external wall insulation in Stroud
Homeowners and landlords in Stroud can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for EPS external wall insulation, covering GL5 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 Stroud.
- Free survey in GL5 and nearby
- Guide price from £105 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Stroud
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Light boards mean fewer fixings and a faster install
- Finished in silicone, acrylic, mineral render or brick slip
- Used on low-rise houses; combustible, so not for taller buildings
- Grey graphite EPS reaches a given U-value with a thinner board
Homes and walls in Stroud
As well as Stroud itself, we quote in Gloucester, Cheltenham and Chipping Sodbury. It's roughly 8 miles from Stroud to Gloucester, the largest town in Gloucestershire. The South West has many stone and solid-walled cottages, exposed coastal properties and a share of post-war system-built houses, including types such as the Cornish Unit.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Gloucestershire: 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.
Where eaves are shallow on a house in Stroud, grey EPS can sometimes avoid the cost of extending the roofline.
- Postcode district
- GL5
- County or area
- Gloucestershire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Gloucester, Cheltenham, Chipping Sodbury, Yate
Approvals in England
Before quoting in Stroud, 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.
Insulating or re-rendering more than half of a wall's area brings in Part L of the Building Regulations, so building control is notified and the wall is upgraded to about 0.30 W/m²K where practical.
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 Stroud
| 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
Tell us about the property
Use the quote tool or form, or call. Photos help.
Free survey
We measure, check the walls and confirm approvals.
Fixed written quote
System, details, access, exclusions and VAT in writing.
Installation
Scheduled for suitable weather, with a clear programme.
EPS insulation in Stroud: 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.
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.
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.
Do you cover Stroud?
Yes — we survey and quote EPS external wall insulation in Stroud (GL5) and nearby Gloucester, Cheltenham and Chipping Sodbury, with a fixed written price before any work starts.