Wood fibre EWI · West Sussex
Wood fibre insulation for older homes in Worthing
We quote wood fibre external wall insulation for homes in Worthing (BN11) and nearby Portslade and Littlehampton, with guide prices online and a free survey to fix the price. For period homes in Worthing, the survey looks closely at existing lime mortars and any cement patching that may trap moisture.
- Free survey in BN11 and nearby
- Guide price from £150 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Worthing
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
- Compatible with lime renders used on traditional buildings
- Vapour-open and hygroscopic — buffers moisture rather than trapping it
- Made from a renewable material with low embodied carbon
What we look for in Worthing
Surveys in Worthing also cover the surrounding BN11 district and towns such as Portslade and Littlehampton. It's roughly 22 miles from Worthing to Crawley, the largest town in West Sussex. 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.
If your home in Worthing is in a conservation area, we check the council's position on render before suggesting wood fibre EWI.
- Postcode district
- BN11
- County or area
- West Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Portslade, Littlehampton, Hove, Brighton
Planning and building control in England
Planning in Worthing 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.
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.
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 Worthing
| 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 Worthing: 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 Worthing?
Yes — we survey and quote wood fibre external wall insulation in Worthing (BN11) and nearby Portslade, Littlehampton and Hove, with a fixed written price before any work starts.