Wood fibre EWI · Berkshire
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Earley
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Earley: free survey, written specification and a fixed price, with the details that keep walls dry planned from the start. For older stone and early brick properties in Earley, we look at a wood fibre and lime build-up first.
- Free survey in RG6 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Earley
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- High density gives good protection from summer heat
- Compatible with lime renders used on traditional buildings
- Often the most suitable EWI where planning allows on older properties
- Thicker than foam for the same U-value
Earley: walls, weather and approvals
We also cover Reading and Wokingham, close to Earley. Earley sits around 3 miles from Reading. Homes across the South East range from inter-war semis and post-war estates, which are mostly cavity-walled, to older solid-walled cottages and Victorian town terraces.
Much of Berkshire sits in the lower wind-driven rain exposure bands, which keeps the choice of finishes wide — though hilltop, coastal and exposed gable walls can still need a tougher specification, so we check the actual site.
For period homes in Earley, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Postcode district
- RG6
- County or area
- Berkshire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Reading, Wokingham, Crowthorne, Yateley
Permissions in England
Planning in Earley follows England's national rules: similar-looking finishes on houses are usually permitted, while flats, commercial premises, conservation areas and streets under an Article 4 direction need an application.
If the work covers more than half of a wall, or a quarter of the building's whole envelope, it counts as renovating a thermal element, with a target of about 0.30 W/m²K where feasible.
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 Earley
| 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%.
From enquiry to finished wall
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 Earley: 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.
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.
Do you cover Earley?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Earley (RG6) and nearby Reading, Wokingham and Crowthorne, with a fixed written price before any work starts.