EPS insulation · Leicestershire
EPS external wall insulation in Market Harborough
EPS external wall insulation in Market Harborough: free survey, written specification and a fixed price, with the details that keep walls dry planned from the start. EPS is a common choice for two-storey houses, mainly on cost and weight, and we price it alongside mineral wool for homes in Market Harborough.
- Free survey in LE16 and nearby
- Guide price from £105 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Market Harborough
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- Used on low-rise houses; combustible, so not for taller buildings
- Grey graphite EPS reaches a given U-value with a thinner board
- Thermal conductivity around 0.031–0.038 W/mK depending on grade
- Easy to shape around bays, arches and reveals
Homes and walls in Market Harborough
Surveys in Market Harborough also cover the surrounding LE16 district and towns such as Corby and Kettering. Market Harborough sits around 14 miles from Leicester. Housing in the East Midlands includes Victorian terraces in the towns and cities, plenty of inter-war semis and post-war council estates, some of them system-built.
Much of Leicestershire 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.
Where eaves are shallow on a house in Market Harborough, grey EPS can sometimes avoid the cost of extending the roofline.
- Postcode district
- LE16
- County or area
- Leicestershire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Corby, Kettering, Wigston, Oadby
England: planning and regulations
Before quoting in Market Harborough, 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.
If the work covers more than half of a wall, or a quarter of the building's whole envelope, it counts as renovating a thermal element, with a target of about 0.30 W/m²K where feasible.
How thick does the board need to be?
On a 225mm solid brick wall, around 90mm of grey EPS or 100–110mm of white EPS typically gets close to 0.30 W/m²K. Stone walls, concrete panels and hollow-block walls start from different points, so the system supplier's calculation for your wall sets the final thickness.
EPS external wall insulation prices in Market Harborough
| 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.
From enquiry to finished wall
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 Market Harborough: 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.
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.
Do you cover Market Harborough?
Yes — we survey and quote EPS external wall insulation in Market Harborough (LE16) and nearby Corby, Kettering and Wigston, with a fixed written price before any work starts.