EPS insulation · Highland
EPS external wall insulation in Wick
EPS external wall insulation in Wick: free survey, written specification and a fixed price, with the details that keep walls dry planned from the start. We compare EPS against mineral wool for each Wick enquiry rather than assuming one board suits every wall.
- Free survey in KW1
- Guide price from £105 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Wick
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Finished in silicone, acrylic, mineral render or brick slip
- Light boards mean fewer fixings and a faster install
- Easy to shape around bays, arches and reveals
- Thermal conductivity around 0.031–0.038 W/mK depending on grade
Before we quote in Wick
We cover Wick and the wider Highland; island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement. The Highlands and Islands have many exposed stone and harled homes, timber-framed houses and scattered rural properties.
Parts of Highland 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 Wick.
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- KW1
- County or area
- Highland
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- Scotland
Scotland: planning and regulations
In Scotland, permitted development for external wall changes is narrower, so in Wick 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 Wick needs a warrant.
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 Wick
| 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.
What happens next
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 Wick: 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 Wick?
Yes — we survey and quote EPS external wall insulation in Wick (KW1); island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement, with a fixed written price before any work starts.