Wood fibre EWI · Ayrshire
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Ayr
Need wood fibre external wall insulation in Ayr? Tell us about the property and we'll arrange a free survey and a written quote. For period homes in Ayr, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Free survey in KA7 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Ayr
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Often the most suitable EWI where planning allows on older properties
- Compatible with lime renders used on traditional buildings
- Made from a renewable material with low embodied carbon
- Thicker than foam for the same U-value
Before we quote in Ayr
We also cover Irvine and Kilmarnock, close to Ayr. It's roughly 12 miles from Ayr to Kilmarnock, the largest town in Ayrshire. South West Scotland has stone and harled houses, coastal towns and post-war council housing.
Parts of Ayrshire 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 Ayr is in a conservation area, we check the council's position on render before suggesting wood fibre EWI.
- Postcode district
- KA7
- County or area
- Ayrshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Irvine, Kilmarnock, Newton Mearns, Paisley
Planning and building control in Scotland
For Ayr 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.
Scotland's building standards cover changes to external wall construction; we check whether your job in Ayr needs a warrant.
Why do older walls need breathable insulation?
Stone and early brick walls were built with lime mortars and renders that let moisture in and out. Sealing them with impermeable materials can trap water in the wall, leading to damp and frost damage. Wood fibre keeps the build-up open to vapour, and its ability to absorb and release moisture helps the wall stay in balance.
Wood fibre insulation for older homes prices in Ayr
| 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
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 Ayr: questions
Does wood fibre need a lime render?
It needs the render specified by the system manufacturer, which is usually lime or mineral based.
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 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.
Do you cover Ayr?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Ayr (KA7) and nearby Irvine, Kilmarnock and Newton Mearns, with a fixed written price before any work starts.