Insulated to full depth. Boarded for storage. Done in a day.

We measure your loft, bring the insulation up to depth, lay a raised floor so you can still store things, and fit a ladder that makes it easy to get up there. You get every part priced in writing before you decide.

  • Free written quote
  • Every part priced
  • Most lofts done in a day
  • Guarantee of up to 5 years on eligible work
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270 mm is the depth commonly recommended for mineral wool. If you can see the tops of your joists, you’re well short of it.

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  • Knauf Insulation
  • Rockwool
  • Kingspan
  • Isover
  • Celotex
  • Fakro

A loft done properly, from the ceiling up

Six things every loft we finish has. Your quote prices each one, so you can see exactly what you’re paying for.

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  1. Between the joistsThe first layer fills the gaps between the ceiling joists, tight to the timber.
  2. Across the joistsA second layer runs the other way, covering the timber so there are no cold lines.
  3. Raised storage floorLegs lift the boards clear, so the insulation underneath keeps its full depth.
  4. Clear eavesTrays at the edges hold the insulation back and keep a path for air under the roof.
  5. Hatch and ladderAn insulated, sealed hatch and a folding ladder, so the way in doesn’t let the heat out.
  6. Pipes, tank and cablesPipes and the tank lagged above the new layer; cables lifted to sit on top.

Pop your head through the hatch. What do you see?

Five things people find, and the job that usually follows. Not sure? We’ll measure it for you.

What you seeWhat it meansUsual job
Nothing, or bare plasterboardAn uninsulated loft. The biggest gain of all.Full new insulation
Below the top of the joistsAn old, thin layer, often laid decades ago.A top-up across the joists
Level with the joists, boards on topSquashed under storage. It looks deep but isn’t working.Lift, insulate, raised floor
Grey, damp or full of droppingsSpoiled. More on top won’t help.Old insulation out, new in
Deep, even and cleanProbably fine. You may just want storage or a ladder.Boarding or ladder only

What we do in lofts

Most jobs are a mix: insulation, a storage floor and a ladder, quoted together.

Insulation

Storage and access

Repairs

Boards straight on the joists? That’s where the heat goes.

Insulation works because of the air trapped in it. Lay boards on the joists and the insulation underneath gets squashed to the depth of the timber, around 100 mm in many lofts. That’s well short of what’s needed.

A raised floor sits on legs fixed to the joists, so the insulation keeps its full depth and you keep your storage. We leave the eaves clear, and make sure the hatch and ladder line up with the boarded area.

Raised loft boarding
Boards on joists Squashed to joist depth Raised floor Full depth kept underneath

How it works

Measured first, priced in writing, nothing agreed until you say so.

  1. Send your details

    Postcode, what you’d like and the type of house. About a minute.

  2. We measure up

    Depth, joists, access, eaves and anything already up there.

  3. Written quote

    Each part priced: insulation, boarding, ladder, anything else.

  4. Done in a day

    Most lofts are finished in a day. Waste taken away.

Lofts by type of home

A bungalow loft, a 1930s semi and a trussed 1970s roof each need something different. Find yours.

Guides

Measuring your loft, boarding it, ladders, pipes and more.

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Lofts across England and Wales

Every town of 10,000 people or more has its own page.

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Questions about loft insulation and boarding

How deep should loft insulation be?
For mineral wool, around 270 mm is the depth commonly recommended. We measure what you have and say what we’d add in the quote.
Can I have storage and keep the insulation at full depth?
Yes. That’s what a raised floor is for: legs on the joists, boards above, full-depth insulation below.
Can you just board my loft?
Yes, if the insulation underneath is already deep enough. If it isn’t, we’ll suggest topping it up first so the boards don’t squash it.
Do you fit loft ladders on their own?
Yes, with or without an insulated hatch and a light.
How long does it take?
Most lofts are done in a day. Clearing, removing old insulation or a large storage floor can add time; the quote says how long.
Is the work guaranteed?
Eligible installations come with a guarantee of up to 5 years. Your written quote says whether your job qualifies and what it covers.
Where do you work?
Across England and Wales. Put your postcode in the form, or find your area.
What happens to my details?
We use them only for your quote. See our privacy policy.

Full depth below. Room to store above. Get a price.

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