Wood fibre EWI · Greater London
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Richmond
Need wood fibre external wall insulation in Richmond? Tell us about the property and we'll arrange a free survey and a written quote. For older stone and early brick properties in Richmond, we look at a wood fibre and lime build-up first.
- Free survey in TW9 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Richmond
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
- High density gives good protection from summer heat
- Compatible with lime renders used on traditional buildings
Local considerations in Richmond
Surveys in Richmond also cover the surrounding TW9 district and towns such as Isleworth and Hounslow. London's housing includes a large stock of Victorian and Edwardian solid-wall terraces, inter-war semis and post-war blocks, and conservation areas cover many streets — so planning is often the first question for external work.
Much of Greater London sits in the lower wind-driven rain exposure bands, which keeps the choice of finishes wide — though hilltop, coastal and exposed gable walls can still need a tougher specification, so we check the actual site.
For period homes in Richmond, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Postcode district
- TW9
- County or area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Isleworth, Hounslow, Barnes, Chiswick
England: planning and regulations
Planning in Richmond follows England's national rules: similar-looking finishes on houses are usually permitted, while flats, commercial premises, conservation areas and streets under an Article 4 direction need an application.
If the work covers more than half of a wall, or a quarter of the building's whole envelope, it counts as renovating a thermal element, with a target of about 0.30 W/m²K where feasible.
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 Richmond
| 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
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 Richmond: 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 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.
Do you cover Richmond?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Richmond (TW9) and nearby Isleworth, Hounslow and Barnes, with a fixed written price before any work starts.