Wood fibre EWI · Argyll and Bute
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Campbeltown
Quotes for wood fibre external wall insulation in Campbeltown list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. For older stone and early brick properties in Campbeltown, we look at a wood fibre and lime build-up first.
- Free survey in PA28
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Campbeltown
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- Compatible with lime renders used on traditional buildings
- Often the most suitable EWI where planning allows on older properties
- Vapour-open and hygroscopic — buffers moisture rather than trapping it
- Made from a renewable material with low embodied carbon
What we look for in Campbeltown
We cover Campbeltown and the wider Argyll and Bute; island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement. The Highlands and Islands have many exposed stone and harled homes, timber-framed houses and scattered rural properties.
Parts of Argyll and Bute fall in the higher wind-driven rain exposure bands, especially coastal and upland sites, so render specification, movement joints and detailing at cills, verges and the base of the wall matter more than usual.
If your home in Campbeltown is in a conservation area, we check the council's position on render before suggesting wood fibre EWI.
- Postcode district
- PA28
- County or area
- Argyll and Bute
- Nation
- Scotland
Permissions in Scotland
For Campbeltown 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.
Where a building warrant is needed for Campbeltown work, it's obtained before installation starts, and the quote says who arranges it.
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 Campbeltown
| 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%.
What happens next
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 Campbeltown: questions
Does wood fibre need a lime render?
It needs the render specified by the system manufacturer, which is usually lime or mineral based.
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 Campbeltown?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Campbeltown (PA28); island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement, with a fixed written price before any work starts.