Wood fibre EWI · Somerset
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Frome
Need wood fibre external wall insulation in Frome? Tell us about the property and we'll arrange a free survey and a written quote. For older stone and early brick properties in Frome, we look at a wood fibre and lime build-up first.
- Free survey in BA11 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Frome
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- 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
- Made from a renewable material with low embodied carbon
Local considerations in Frome
Surveys in Frome also cover the surrounding BA11 district and towns such as Trowbridge and Bath. It's roughly 10 miles from Frome to Bath, the largest town in Somerset. The South West has many stone and solid-walled cottages, exposed coastal properties and a share of post-war system-built houses, including types such as the Cornish Unit.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Somerset: 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 Frome, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Postcode district
- BA11
- County or area
- Somerset
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Trowbridge, Bath, Kingswood, Chippenham
Planning and building control in England
For a house in Frome, 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.
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 Frome
| 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 Frome: 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 Frome?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Frome (BA11) and nearby Trowbridge, Bath and Kingswood, with a fixed written price before any work starts.