Wood fibre EWI · Derbyshire
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Swadlincote
From Swadlincote to Burton upon Trent, we price wood fibre external wall insulation after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. For period homes in Swadlincote, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Free survey in DE11 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Swadlincote
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Thicker than foam for the same U-value
- Made from a renewable material with low embodied carbon
- Often the most suitable EWI where planning allows on older properties
- High density gives good protection from summer heat
Swadlincote: walls, weather and approvals
Surveys in Swadlincote also cover the surrounding DE11 district and towns such as Burton upon Trent and Coalville. Swadlincote sits around 11 miles from Derby. Housing in the East Midlands includes Victorian terraces in the towns and cities, plenty of inter-war semis and post-war council estates, some of them system-built.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Derbyshire: 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.
If your home in Swadlincote is in a conservation area, we check the council's position on render before suggesting wood fibre EWI.
- Postcode district
- DE11
- County or area
- Derbyshire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Burton upon Trent, Coalville, Derby, Tamworth
Approvals in England
Before quoting in Swadlincote, we check whether the property is in a conservation area, under an Article 4 direction or listed, because that decides whether changing the outside needs planning permission.
Building control applies once more than half of a wall is insulated or re-rendered, or more than a quarter of the whole building envelope, and your written quote says how that's handled.
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 Swadlincote
| 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%.
How it works
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 Swadlincote: 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.
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.
Do you cover Swadlincote?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Swadlincote (DE11) and nearby Burton upon Trent, Coalville and Derby, with a fixed written price before any work starts.