Wood fibre EWI · West Sussex
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Chichester
Quotes for wood fibre external wall insulation in Chichester list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. For older stone and early brick properties in Chichester, we look at a wood fibre and lime build-up first.
- Free survey in PO19 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Chichester
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
- High density gives good protection from summer heat
- Made from a renewable material with low embodied carbon
- Compatible with lime renders used on traditional buildings
What we look for in Chichester
As well as Chichester itself, we quote in Bognor Regis, Havant and Littlehampton. Chichester sits around 32 miles from Crawley. 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.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across West Sussex: 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 Chichester, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Postcode district
- PO19
- County or area
- West Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Bognor Regis, Havant, Littlehampton, Waterlooville
Permissions in England
Planning in Chichester follows England's national rules: similar-looking finishes on houses are usually permitted, while flats, commercial premises, conservation areas and streets under an Article 4 direction need an application.
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.
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 Chichester
| 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
Enquiry
Send your postcode and a few details.
Measured survey
Walls, damp, eaves, cills and services recorded.
Written price
A fixed price with the specification attached.
Work and handover
Installed, inspected and documents handed over.
Wood fibre EWI in Chichester: 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 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.
Do you cover Chichester?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Chichester (PO19) and nearby Bognor Regis, Havant and Littlehampton, with a fixed written price before any work starts.