EPS insulation · Kent
EPS external wall insulation in Dartford
We quote EPS external wall insulation for homes in Dartford (DA1) and nearby Bexley and Swanley, with guide prices online and a free survey to fix the price. We compare EPS against mineral wool for each Dartford enquiry rather than assuming one board suits every wall.
- Free survey in DA1 and nearby
- Guide price from £105 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Dartford
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Finished in silicone, acrylic, mineral render or brick slip
- Easy to shape around bays, arches and reveals
- Used on low-rise houses; combustible, so not for taller buildings
- Light boards mean fewer fixings and a faster install
What we look for in Dartford
We cover Dartford and nearby Bexley, Swanley and Welling. It's roughly 18 miles from Dartford to Maidstone, the largest town in Kent. Homes across the South East range from inter-war semis and post-war estates, which are mostly cavity-walled, to older solid-walled cottages and Victorian town terraces.
Much of Kent 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.
EPS is a common choice for two-storey houses, mainly on cost and weight, and we price it alongside mineral wool for homes in Dartford.
- Postcode district
- DA1
- County or area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Bexley, Swanley, Welling, Grays
Approvals in England
Before quoting in Dartford, 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.
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 Dartford
| 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
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 Dartford: 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.
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.
Do you cover Dartford?
Yes — we survey and quote EPS external wall insulation in Dartford (DA1) and nearby Bexley, Swanley and Welling, with a fixed written price before any work starts.