Wood fibre EWI · Greater London
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Wimbledon
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Wimbledon: free survey, written specification and a fixed price, with the details that keep walls dry planned from the start. For older stone and early brick properties in Wimbledon, we look at a wood fibre and lime build-up first.
- Free survey in SW19 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Wimbledon
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- High density gives good protection from summer heat
- 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
What we look for in Wimbledon
We cover Wimbledon and nearby Morden, Mitcham and Putney. 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 Wimbledon is in a conservation area, we check the council's position on render before suggesting wood fibre EWI.
- Postcode district
- SW19
- County or area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Morden, Mitcham, Putney, New Malden
Approvals in England
Planning in Wimbledon 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 Wimbledon
| 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 Wimbledon: 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.
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 Wimbledon?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Wimbledon (SW19) and nearby Morden, Mitcham and Putney, with a fixed written price before any work starts.