Wood fibre EWI · Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Inverurie
Need wood fibre external wall insulation in Inverurie? Tell us about the property and we'll arrange a free survey and a written quote. For period homes in Inverurie, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Free survey in AB51 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Inverurie
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Often the most suitable EWI where planning allows on older properties
- Vapour-open and hygroscopic — buffers moisture rather than trapping it
- High density gives good protection from summer heat
- Compatible with lime renders used on traditional buildings
Local considerations in Inverurie
We cover Inverurie and nearby Aberdeen, Peterhead and Buckie. Inverurie is about 14 miles from Aberdeen. North East Scotland has granite and stone-built homes, harled cottages and post-war estates, with exposed coastal settings along much of it.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire: 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.
For older stone and early brick properties in Inverurie, we look at a wood fibre and lime build-up first.
- Postcode district
- AB51
- County or area
- Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Aberdeen, Peterhead, Buckie, Montrose
Approvals in Scotland
For Inverurie properties, flats and tenements need planning permission for external insulation, and a noticeable change of finish on a house often does too under Scottish rules.
Over-cladding work in Scotland often needs a building warrant from the council's building standards service, with Section 6 of the Technical Handbooks setting insulation benchmarks.
What about listed buildings and conservation areas?
EWI on a listed building needs listed building consent and is often refused where the outside appearance matters. In conservation areas, rendering or cladding a house normally needs planning permission. Wood fibre and lime are more likely to be acceptable than foam and acrylic, but the council decides. We check before quoting.
Wood fibre insulation for older homes prices in Inverurie
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wood fibre + lime render system | £150–£210 per m²0% VAT | Excluding scaffold |
| Cottage, about 90 m² of wall | £15,300–£22,1000% VAT | Including scaffold |
| Lime render only (no insulation) | £78–£132 per m²inc VAT | See lime render |
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. Prices include VAT at 20%.
How it works
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.
Wood fibre EWI in Inverurie: questions
Is wood fibre insulation fireproof?
No — it's a timber product. It chars rather than flaming readily, but it is combustible, so it's used on low-rise buildings within a tested system and never where non-combustible materials are required.
Is wood fibre worth the extra cost?
On older solid walls the main benefit is moisture safety rather than raw U-value. If the wall needs to breathe, the cheaper option can cost more later.
Can wood fibre go on a stone wall?
Yes, after levelling. Rubble stone is often uneven, so a levelling coat or adapted fixing method is used first.
Do you cover Inverurie?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Inverurie (AB51) and nearby Aberdeen, Peterhead and Buckie, with a fixed written price before any work starts.