Wood fibre EWI · County Tyrone
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Cookstown
We quote wood fibre external wall insulation for homes in Cookstown (BT80) and nearby Magherafelt and Dungannon, with guide prices online and a free survey to fix the price. For period homes in Cookstown, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Free survey in BT80 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Cookstown
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- 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
- Thicker than foam for the same U-value
Local considerations in Cookstown
We also cover Magherafelt and Dungannon, close to Cookstown. Cookstown sits around 22 miles from Omagh. 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 older stone and early brick properties in Cookstown, we look at a wood fibre and lime build-up first.
- Postcode district
- BT80
- County or area
- County Tyrone
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Nearby
- Magherafelt, Dungannon, Portadown, Craigavon
Northern Ireland: planning and regulations
In Northern Ireland, permitted development is set by the 2015 Order; in Cookstown, changing a house's external appearance, and any work on flats or listed buildings, may need permission, so we check with the council.
Council building control in Northern Ireland checks insulation work of this kind; the quote says how the application is handled.
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 Cookstown
| 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 Cookstown: questions
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.
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 Cookstown?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Cookstown (BT80) and nearby Magherafelt, Dungannon and Portadown, with a fixed written price before any work starts.