Insulated render · Northamptonshire
Insulated render systems in Kettering
From Kettering to Wellingborough, we price insulated render after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. For houses in Kettering with shallow eaves, the insulated render thickness is planned with the roofline in mind.
- Free survey in NN16 and nearby
- Guide price from £105 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Kettering
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Combines a new look with lower heat loss
- Through-coloured finishes in hundreds of shades
- One system: board, adhesive, fixings, mesh, primer and render
- Designed and tested by the system manufacturer

What we look for in Kettering
As well as Kettering itself, we quote in Wellingborough, Corby and Rushden. It's roughly 12 miles from Kettering to Northampton, the largest town in Northamptonshire. 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 Northamptonshire 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.
Two-tone schemes, such as a darker plinth or entrance surround, are an option on houses in Kettering.
- Postcode district
- NN16
- County or area
- Northamptonshire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Wellingborough, Corby, Rushden, Market Harborough
Permissions in England
Before quoting in Kettering, 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.
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.
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 Kettering
| 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.
From enquiry to finished wall
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 Kettering: 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.
Does insulated render need painting?
Through-coloured silicone and acrylic renders don't need painting. Mineral renders are usually painted with a compatible masonry paint.
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.
Do you cover Kettering?
Yes — we survey and quote insulated render in Kettering (NN16) and nearby Wellingborough, Corby and Rushden, with a fixed written price before any work starts.