Wood fibre EWI · Northern Ireland
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in County Tyrone
Homes and buildings across County Tyrone — from Omagh to Strabane — can get a free survey and written quote for wood fibre external wall insulation. For period homes in County Tyrone, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Planning and building control checked for Northern Ireland
Free survey in County Tyrone
Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What's included
- Vapour-open and hygroscopic — buffers moisture rather than trapping it
- Compatible with lime renders used on traditional buildings
- Thicker than foam for the same U-value
- High density gives good protection from summer heat
- Made from a renewable material with low embodied carbon
Local considerations in County Tyrone
Northern Ireland has many rendered and pebble-dashed homes, older solid-walled rural houses, and estates built by the Housing Executive.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across County Tyrone: 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 County Tyrone, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Towns covered
- Omagh, Dungannon, Strabane, Cookstown
- Guide price
- From £150 per m² + scaffold · 0% VAT
Northern Ireland: planning and regulations
In Northern Ireland, permitted development is set by the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (NI) 2015. Changing the external appearance of a house may need permission, and conservation areas, flats, commercial buildings and listed buildings need planning permission or listed building consent. Check with your council's planning office.
Insulating external walls is building work under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, handled by council building control, with Technical Booklet F1 covering conservation of fuel and power in dwellings.
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 County Tyrone
| 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
Tell us about the property
Use the quote tool or form, or call. Photos help.
Free survey
We measure, check the walls and confirm approvals.
Fixed written quote
System, details, access, exclusions and VAT in writing.
Installation
Scheduled for suitable weather, with a clear programme.
Wood fibre EWI in County Tyrone: 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.
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.
Do you cover all of County Tyrone?
Yes. We survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation across County Tyrone, including Omagh, Dungannon, Strabane, Cookstown.
Do I need planning permission in Northern Ireland?
In Northern Ireland, permitted development is set by the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (NI) 2015. We check your address before quoting.