Wood fibre EWI · Hampshire
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Fleet
From Fleet to Farnborough, 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 Fleet, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Free survey in GU51 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Fleet
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- Thicker than foam for the same U-value
- Vapour-open and hygroscopic — buffers moisture rather than trapping it
- High density gives good protection from summer heat
- Often the most suitable EWI where planning allows on older properties
Homes and walls in Fleet
Surveys in Fleet also cover the surrounding GU51 district and towns such as Farnborough and Aldershot. Fleet is about 36 miles from Southampton. Homes across the South East range from inter-war semis and post-war estates, which are mostly cavity-walled, to older solid-walled cottages and Victorian town terraces.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Hampshire: sheltered town streets fare better than walls on high ground or facing the prevailing weather, and the render, beads and cill details are chosen with that in mind.
If your home in Fleet is in a conservation area, we check the council's position on render before suggesting wood fibre EWI.
- Postcode district
- GU51
- County or area
- Hampshire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Farnborough, Aldershot, Yateley, Sandhurst
England: planning and regulations
For a house in Fleet, 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 Fleet
| 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
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 Fleet: 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.
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.
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 Fleet?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Fleet (GU51) and nearby Farnborough, Aldershot and Yateley, with a fixed written price before any work starts.