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EPS external wall insulation in Ludlow
Homeowners and landlords in Ludlow can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for EPS external wall insulation, covering SY8 and the surrounding area. EPS is a common choice for two-storey houses, mainly on cost and weight, and we price it alongside mineral wool for homes in Ludlow.
- Free survey in SY8 and nearby
- Guide price from £105 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
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- 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
- Used on low-rise houses; combustible, so not for taller buildings
What we look for in Ludlow
We cover Ludlow and nearby Leominster, Stourport-on-Severn and Kidderminster. It's roughly 24 miles from Ludlow to Telford, the largest town in Shropshire. The West Midlands has large numbers of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, inter-war semis and post-war council estates, including concrete and steel-framed house types.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Shropshire: 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 Ludlow, grey EPS can sometimes avoid the cost of extending the roofline.
- Postcode district
- SY8
- County or area
- Shropshire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Leominster, Stourport-on-Severn, Kidderminster, Hereford
Permissions in England
Planning in Ludlow 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.
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 Ludlow
| 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
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 Ludlow: 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.
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.
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 Ludlow?
Yes — we survey and quote EPS external wall insulation in Ludlow (SY8) and nearby Leominster, Stourport-on-Severn and Kidderminster, with a fixed written price before any work starts.