Bonded polystyrene bead insulation for Gillingham properties
Gillingham is among the towns we cover in Kent, alongside Chatham, Rochester and Strood. It is around 9 miles north of Maidstone.
If a wall in Gillingham is not suitable, for example because of an undiagnosed damp patch or a very exposed gable, you are told so in writing with the reason. A suitable wall in Gillingham is usually filled in a single day from outside, with drill holes made good to match the pointing.
Exposure matters for every cavity wall. Much of Kent sits in the more sheltered driving-rain zones of the UK, which widens the choice of fill. Exposed elevations, coastal sites and high ground still get checked wall by wall.
For regulations, in Gillingham filling a cavity is notifiable building work and needs a building notice or competent-person self-certification.
Funding in England
In England, ECO4 runs to 31 December 2026 and Warm Homes: Local Grant supports low-income households through councils.
Sources: GOV.UK: extending the ECO4 end date, government response; GOV.UK: Warm Homes Plan.
What to know before you choose beads
Polystyrene is combustible, so beads are not the right choice for every building; height, use and nearby openings matter, and the system certificate sets the limits. PVC-sheathed cables in the cavity should be sleeved or kept out of contact with the beads where the certificate requires it. We check both at survey.
What is included in Gillingham
- Cable and opening checks at survey
- Making good to the mortar colour
- Regulations route and guarantee named on the quote
- Certified bonded bead system
Guide prices for Gillingham
| Bonded polystyrene bead insulation guide prices | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Detached house | £2,295–£3,795 |
| Semi-detached house | £1,495–£2,495 |
| End-terrace house | £1,295–£2,195 |
| Detached bungalow | £1,295–£2,195 |
| Semi-detached bungalow | £895–£1,595 |
| Mid-terrace house | £795–£1,395 |
No VAT is charged on installing insulation in homes until 31 March 2027 (then 5%). Guide ranges only: the fixed price is confirmed in writing before any work starts, and anything that could not be seen at survey is agreed with you first.
The steps for bonded polystyrene bead insulation in Gillingham:
Get in touch
Online, by phone or WhatsApp, whichever suits you.
Survey visit
The surveyor checks each wall and looks into the cavity where needed.
Your result in writing
What we found, what it means, and a fixed price if work is needed.
Booked work
Carried out by the installer named on your quote, with their scheme registrations.