Insulated render · Scottish Borders
Insulated render systems in Kelso
From Kelso to Galashiels, we price insulated render after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. Two-tone schemes, such as a darker plinth or entrance surround, are an option on houses in Kelso.
- Free survey in TD5 and nearby
- Guide price from £105 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Kelso
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Through-coloured finishes in hundreds of shades
- Suitable for houses, extensions and whole buildings
- Contrasting colours for bands, plinths and features
- Combines a new look with lower heat loss
Kelso: walls, weather and approvals
Surveys in Kelso also cover the surrounding TD5 district and towns such as Galashiels and Hawick. It's roughly 18 miles from Kelso to Hawick, the largest town in Scottish Borders. The Scottish Borders have stone-built towns and villages, rural cottages and some post-war estates.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Scottish Borders: 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.
We bring finish samples to Kelso surveys so colours can be judged in daylight against your roof and windows.
- Postcode district
- TD5
- County or area
- Scottish Borders
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Galashiels, Hawick, Peebles, Musselburgh
Scotland: planning and regulations
In Scotland, permitted development for external wall changes is narrower, so in Kelso we check with the council's planning team where the appearance changes, and always for flats, tenements and conservation areas.
Scotland's building standards cover changes to external wall construction; we check whether your job in Kelso needs a warrant.
What texture will it have?
Thin-coat renders come in grain sizes, typically 1–2mm. A 1.5mm grain is a common middle ground: fine enough to look smooth from the street, coarse enough to hide minor imperfections.
Insulated render systems prices in Kelso
| 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.
How it works
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.
Insulated render in Kelso: 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 Kelso?
Yes — we survey and quote insulated render in Kelso (TD5) and nearby Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles, with a fixed written price before any work starts.