Wood fibre EWI · Surrey
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Horley
Quotes for wood fibre external wall insulation in Horley list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. If your home in Horley is in a conservation area, we check the council's position on render before suggesting wood fibre EWI.
- Free survey in RH6 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Horley
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- 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
- High density gives good protection from summer heat
What we look for in Horley
Surveys in Horley also cover the surrounding RH6 district and towns such as Crawley and Redhill. Horley is about 20 miles from Woking. 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.
Much of Surrey 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.
For period homes in Horley, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Postcode district
- RH6
- County or area
- Surrey
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Crawley, Redhill, Reigate, East Grinstead
Approvals in England
Before quoting in Horley, we check whether the property is in a conservation area, under an Article 4 direction or listed, because that decides whether changing the outside needs planning permission.
Insulating or re-rendering more than half of a wall's area brings in Part L of the Building Regulations, so building control is notified and the wall is upgraded to about 0.30 W/m²K where practical.
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 Horley
| 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%.
What happens next
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 Horley: 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.
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.
Does wood fibre need a lime render?
It needs the render specified by the system manufacturer, which is usually lime or mineral based.
Do you cover Horley?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Horley (RH6) and nearby Crawley, Redhill and Reigate, with a fixed written price before any work starts.