Wood fibre EWI · Greater Glasgow
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Paisley
From Paisley to Renfrew, 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 Paisley, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Free survey in PA1 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Paisley
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- High density gives good protection from summer heat
- Often the most suitable EWI where planning allows on older properties
- Compatible with lime renders used on traditional buildings
- Vapour-open and hygroscopic — buffers moisture rather than trapping it
What we look for in Paisley
We also cover Renfrew and Clydebank, close to Paisley. It's roughly 7 miles from Paisley to Glasgow, the largest town in Greater 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 Paisley, we look at a wood fibre and lime build-up first.
- Postcode district
- PA1
- County or area
- Greater Glasgow
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Renfrew, Clydebank, Newton Mearns, Bearsden
Planning and building control in Scotland
Scottish householder rules mean many Paisley jobs that change the outside of a house need a planning application; we confirm the position before quoting.
Where a building warrant is needed for Paisley work, it's obtained before installation starts, and the quote says who arranges it.
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 Paisley
| 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 Paisley: 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.
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.
Do you cover Paisley?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Paisley (PA1) and nearby Renfrew, Clydebank and Newton Mearns, with a fixed written price before any work starts.