Wood fibre EWI · West Midlands
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Solihull
Homeowners and landlords in Solihull can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for wood fibre external wall insulation, covering B27 and the surrounding area. For older stone and early brick properties in Solihull, we look at a wood fibre and lime build-up first.
- Free survey in B27 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Solihull
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- Compatible with lime renders used on traditional buildings
- Made from a renewable material with low embodied carbon
- Vapour-open and hygroscopic — buffers moisture rather than trapping it
- Often the most suitable EWI where planning allows on older properties
Solihull: walls, weather and approvals
As well as Solihull itself, we quote in Shirley, Birmingham and Kenilworth. Solihull is about 7 miles from Birmingham. The West Midlands has large numbers of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, inter-war semis and post-war council estates, including concrete and steel-framed house types.
Much of West Midlands 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 Solihull, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Postcode district
- B27
- County or area
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Shirley, Birmingham, Kenilworth, Redditch
Approvals in England
For a house in Solihull, 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 finish goes over wood fibre?
A lime-based or mineral render designed for the system, applied over a reinforcing base coat. Lime finishes give the softer, slightly irregular texture that suits cottages and older terraces.
Wood fibre insulation for older homes prices in Solihull
| 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 Solihull: 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.
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 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 Solihull?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Solihull (B27) and nearby Shirley, Birmingham and Kenilworth, with a fixed written price before any work starts.