Wood fibre EWI · Scottish Borders
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Hawick
Looking for wood fibre external wall insulation in Hawick? We survey homes across Hawick and the TD9 area, then give you a fixed written price before any work starts. For older stone and early brick properties in Hawick, we look at a wood fibre and lime build-up first.
- Free survey in TD9 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Hawick
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- High density gives good protection from summer heat
- Often the most suitable EWI where planning allows on older properties
- Thicker than foam for the same U-value
- Compatible with lime renders used on traditional buildings
What we look for in Hawick
As well as Hawick itself, we quote in Galashiels, Kelso and Peebles. The Scottish Borders have stone-built towns and villages, rural cottages and some post-war estates.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Scottish Borders: 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.
For period homes in Hawick, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Postcode district
- TD9
- County or area
- Scottish Borders
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Galashiels, Kelso, Peebles, Annan
Approvals in Scotland
Scottish householder rules mean many Hawick 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 Hawick 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 Hawick
| 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 Hawick: questions
Does wood fibre need a lime render?
It needs the render specified by the system manufacturer, which is usually lime or mineral based.
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 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 Hawick?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Hawick (TD9) and nearby Galashiels, Kelso and Peebles, with a fixed written price before any work starts.