EPS insulation · Oxfordshire
EPS external wall insulation in Bicester
From Bicester to Oxford, we price EPS external wall insulation after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. We compare EPS against mineral wool for each Bicester enquiry rather than assuming one board suits every wall.
- Free survey in OX26 and nearby
- Guide price from £105 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Bicester
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
- Easy to shape around bays, arches and reveals
- Thermal conductivity around 0.031–0.038 W/mK depending on grade
Local considerations in Bicester
As well as Bicester itself, we quote in Oxford, Banbury and Aylesbury. Bicester is about 11 miles from Oxford. 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 Oxfordshire 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 Bicester.
- Postcode district
- OX26
- County or area
- Oxfordshire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury, Witney
Approvals in England
Planning in Bicester follows England's national rules: similar-looking finishes on houses are usually permitted, while flats, commercial premises, conservation areas and streets under an Article 4 direction need an application.
Building control applies once more than half of a wall is insulated or re-rendered, or more than a quarter of the whole building envelope, and your written quote says how that's handled.
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 Bicester
| 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 Bicester: questions
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.
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.
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 Bicester?
Yes — we survey and quote EPS external wall insulation in Bicester (OX26) and nearby Oxford, Banbury and Aylesbury, with a fixed written price before any work starts.