Wood fibre EWI · Greater London
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Shepherds Bush
Homeowners and landlords in Shepherds Bush can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for wood fibre external wall insulation, covering W12 and the surrounding area. For period homes in Shepherds Bush, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Free survey in W12 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Shepherds Bush
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Vapour-open and hygroscopic — buffers moisture rather than trapping it
- Thicker than foam for the same U-value
- Often the most suitable EWI where planning allows on older properties
- High density gives good protection from summer heat
Shepherds Bush: walls, weather and approvals
We cover Shepherds Bush and nearby Chiswick, Fulham and Willesden. 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.
If your home in Shepherds Bush is in a conservation area, we check the council's position on render before suggesting wood fibre EWI.
- Postcode district
- W12
- County or area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Chiswick, Fulham, Willesden, Acton
Approvals in England
For a house in Shepherds Bush, external insulation or render is often permitted development if it looks similar to the existing walls; conservation areas, flats, commercial buildings and listed buildings need permission or consent, so we check your address first.
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.
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 Shepherds Bush
| 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 Shepherds Bush: 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 Shepherds Bush?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Shepherds Bush (W12) and nearby Chiswick, Fulham and Willesden, with a fixed written price before any work starts.