Wood fibre EWI · Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Peterhead
From Peterhead to Inverurie, we price wood fibre external wall insulation after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. For older stone and early brick properties in Peterhead, we look at a wood fibre and lime build-up first.
- Free survey in AB42 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Peterhead
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- High density gives good protection from summer heat
- Thicker than foam for the same U-value
- Compatible with lime renders used on traditional buildings
- Made from a renewable material with low embodied carbon
What we look for in Peterhead
We also cover Inverurie and Aberdeen, close to Peterhead. Peterhead sits around 27 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 period homes in Peterhead, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Postcode district
- AB42
- County or area
- Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Inverurie, Aberdeen, Buckie, Lossiemouth
Planning and building control in Scotland
In Scotland, permitted development for external wall changes is narrower, so in Peterhead we check with the council's planning team where the appearance changes, and always for flats, tenements and conservation areas.
Where a building warrant is needed for Peterhead work, it's obtained before installation starts, and the quote says who arranges it.
What finish goes over wood fibre?
A lime-based or mineral render designed for the system, applied over a reinforcing base coat. Lime finishes give the softer, slightly irregular texture that suits cottages and older terraces.
Wood fibre insulation for older homes prices in Peterhead
| 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
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.
Wood fibre EWI in Peterhead: questions
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.
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.
Do you cover Peterhead?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Peterhead (AB42) and nearby Inverurie, Aberdeen and Buckie, with a fixed written price before any work starts.