EPS insulation · Lanarkshire
EPS external wall insulation in Cumbernauld
Looking for EPS external wall insulation in Cumbernauld? We survey homes across Cumbernauld and the G67 area, then give you a fixed written price before any work starts. We compare EPS against mineral wool for each Cumbernauld enquiry rather than assuming one board suits every wall.
- Free survey in G67 and nearby
- Guide price from £105 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Cumbernauld
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Grey graphite EPS reaches a given U-value with a thinner board
- Used on low-rise houses; combustible, so not for taller buildings
- Light boards mean fewer fixings and a faster install
- Easy to shape around bays, arches and reveals
Homes and walls in Cumbernauld
As well as Cumbernauld itself, we quote in Airdrie, Coatbridge and Falkirk. It's roughly 15 miles from Cumbernauld to East Kilbride, the largest town in Lanarkshire. 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.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Lanarkshire: 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 Cumbernauld, grey EPS can sometimes avoid the cost of extending the roofline.
- Postcode district
- G67
- County or area
- Lanarkshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Airdrie, Coatbridge, Falkirk, Bellshill
Permissions in Scotland
For Cumbernauld 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.
Scotland's building standards cover changes to external wall construction; we check whether your job in Cumbernauld 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 Cumbernauld
| 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 Cumbernauld: questions
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.
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 Cumbernauld?
Yes — we survey and quote EPS external wall insulation in Cumbernauld (G67) and nearby Airdrie, Coatbridge and Falkirk, with a fixed written price before any work starts.