Wood fibre EWI · Greater Glasgow
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Greenock
Quotes for wood fibre external wall insulation in Greenock list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. For period homes in Greenock, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Free survey in PA15 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Greenock
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
- Thicker than foam for the same U-value
- Vapour-open and hygroscopic — buffers moisture rather than trapping it
What we look for in Greenock
We cover Greenock and nearby Helensburgh, Dunoon and Clydebank. Greenock is about 20 miles from Glasgow. West Central Scotland has sandstone tenements, interwar and post-war council housing including no-fines and other system-built types, and many harled (roughcast) houses.
Parts of Greater Glasgow 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.
For older stone and early brick properties in Greenock, we look at a wood fibre and lime build-up first.
- Postcode district
- PA15
- County or area
- Greater Glasgow
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Helensburgh, Dunoon, Clydebank, Paisley
Approvals in Scotland
In Scotland, permitted development for external wall changes is narrower, so in Greenock we check with the council's planning team where the appearance changes, and always for flats, tenements and conservation areas.
Where a building warrant is needed for Greenock work, it's obtained before installation starts, and the quote says who arranges it.
What about listed buildings and conservation areas?
EWI on a listed building needs listed building consent and is often refused where the outside appearance matters. In conservation areas, rendering or cladding a house normally needs planning permission. Wood fibre and lime are more likely to be acceptable than foam and acrylic, but the council decides. We check before quoting.
Wood fibre insulation for older homes prices in Greenock
| 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
Enquiry
Send your postcode and a few details.
Measured survey
Walls, damp, eaves, cills and services recorded.
Written price
A fixed price with the specification attached.
Work and handover
Installed, inspected and documents handed over.
Wood fibre EWI in Greenock: questions
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.
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 Greenock?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Greenock (PA15) and nearby Helensburgh, Dunoon and Clydebank, with a fixed written price before any work starts.