Insulated render · Northern Ireland
Insulated render systems in County Antrim
Insulated render systems across County Antrim: measured survey, clear specification and a fixed written price before any work starts. Two-tone schemes, such as a darker plinth or entrance surround, are an option on houses in County Antrim.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Guide price from £105 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Planning and building control checked for Northern Ireland
Free survey in County Antrim
Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What the job covers
- Contrasting colours for bands, plinths and features
- Through-coloured finishes in hundreds of shades
- Suitable for houses, extensions and whole buildings
- One system: board, adhesive, fixings, mesh, primer and render
- Designed and tested by the system manufacturer
County Antrim: walls, weather and approvals
Northern Ireland has many rendered and pebble-dashed homes, older solid-walled rural houses, and estates built by the Housing Executive.
Parts of County Antrim fall in the higher wind-driven rain exposure bands, especially coastal and upland sites, so render specification, movement joints and detailing at cills, verges and the base of the wall matter more than usual.
We bring finish samples to County Antrim surveys so colours can be judged in daylight against your roof and windows.
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Towns covered
- Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Ballymena, Antrim, Larne
- Guide price
- From £105 per m² + scaffold · 0% VAT
Approvals in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, permitted development is set by the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (NI) 2015. Changing the external appearance of a house may need permission, and conservation areas, flats, commercial buildings and listed buildings need planning permission or listed building consent. Check with your council's planning office.
Insulating external walls is building work under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, handled by council building control, with Technical Booklet F1 covering conservation of fuel and power in dwellings.
Is insulated render the same as EWI?
Yes — insulated render is the everyday name for a rendered EWI system. Some people also use it for thin thermal renders containing aerogel or cork, which are applied 20–40mm thick on heritage walls. They insulate far less than board systems, so we treat them as a specialist option.
Insulated render systems prices in County Antrim
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Insulated render (EPS + silicone) | £105–£145 per m²0% VAT | Excluding scaffold |
| Mineral wool insulated render | £125–£170 per m²0% VAT | |
| Contrasting colour features | +£8–£20 per m²0% VAT | Where used |
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
Enquiry
Send your postcode and a few details.
Measured survey
Walls, damp, eaves, cills and services recorded.
Written price
A fixed price with the specification attached.
Work and handover
Installed, inspected and documents handed over.
Insulated render in County Antrim: questions
Will my house look different?
Yes, if it was brick or pebble dash. If you want to keep a brick look, a brick-slip finish over the insulation is an option.
How long does insulated render last?
Typically 25–30 years or more with maintenance; the manufacturer's documentation sets the service life for the specific system.
Can insulated render be applied in winter?
Only in suitable weather — typically above 5°C and rising, with no frost or rain during curing. Winter programmes allow for lost days.
Do you cover all of County Antrim?
Yes. We survey and quote insulated render across County Antrim, including Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Ballymena.
Do I need planning permission in Northern Ireland?
In Northern Ireland, permitted development is set by the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (NI) 2015. We check your address before quoting.