EPS insulation · Greater Glasgow
EPS external wall insulation in Greenock
If you're planning EPS external wall insulation in Greenock, start with a free survey: we measure, check the walls and confirm planning and building control for your address. We compare EPS against mineral wool for each Greenock enquiry rather than assuming one board suits every wall.
- Free survey in PA15 and nearby
- Guide price from £105 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Greenock
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
- Thermal conductivity around 0.031–0.038 W/mK depending on grade
- Light boards mean fewer fixings and a faster install
- Easy to shape around bays, arches and reveals
Homes and walls in Greenock
We also cover Helensburgh and Dunoon, close to Greenock. Greenock sits around 20 miles from Glasgow. West Central Scotland has sandstone tenements, interwar and post-war council housing including no-fines and other system-built types, and many harled (roughcast) houses.
Parts of Greater Glasgow fall in the higher wind-driven rain exposure bands, especially coastal and upland sites, so render specification, movement joints and detailing at cills, verges and the base of the wall matter more than usual.
EPS is a common choice for two-storey houses, mainly on cost and weight, and we price it alongside mineral wool for homes in Greenock.
- Postcode district
- PA15
- County or area
- Greater Glasgow
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Helensburgh, Dunoon, Clydebank, Paisley
Planning and building control in Scotland
For Greenock properties, flats and tenements need planning permission for external insulation, and a noticeable change of finish on a house often does too under Scottish rules.
Where a building warrant is needed for Greenock work, it's obtained before installation starts, and the quote says who arranges it.
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 Greenock
| 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 Greenock: questions
Will woodpeckers damage EPS?
It happens occasionally, especially near woodland. Damage is to the render and board surface and is repaired with a mesh patch and colour-matched finish.
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.
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 Greenock?
Yes — we survey and quote EPS external wall insulation in Greenock (PA15) and nearby Helensburgh, Dunoon and Clydebank, with a fixed written price before any work starts.