Wood fibre EWI · Surrey
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Reigate
Quotes for wood fibre external wall insulation in Reigate list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. If your home in Reigate is in a conservation area, we check the council's position on render before suggesting wood fibre EWI.
- Free survey in RH2 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Reigate
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Thicker than foam for the same U-value
- High density gives good protection from summer heat
- Compatible with lime renders used on traditional buildings
- Vapour-open and hygroscopic — buffers moisture rather than trapping it
Reigate: walls, weather and approvals
We cover Reigate and nearby Redhill, Horley and Banstead. Reigate is about 16 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 Reigate, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Postcode district
- RH2
- County or area
- Surrey
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Redhill, Horley, Banstead, Caterham
Planning and building control in England
Before quoting in Reigate, 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.
Building control applies once more than half of a wall is insulated or re-rendered, or more than a quarter of the whole building envelope, and your written quote says how that's handled.
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 Reigate
| 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 Reigate: 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.
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.
Do you cover Reigate?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Reigate (RH2) and nearby Redhill, Horley and Banstead, with a fixed written price before any work starts.