Loft Insulation
If your home feels cold upstairs and your heating never seems to switch off, your loft could be to blame. Heat rises, and in a home with little or no loft insulation, much of it escapes straight through the roof. The Energy Saving Trust says around a quarter of the heat in an uninsulated home is lost this way. That's money going out of your roof every day the heating is on.
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ICE Thermal installs loft insulation for home owners and landlords across the UK. We top up thin insulation, replace old, flattened or damp insulation and insulate lofts that have nothing at all. Every job starts with a free survey, so you know exactly what your loft needs before you pay a penny.
Contact our friendly team by calling 0203 376 4802 or sending an email to enquiries@icethermal.co.uk to learn more.
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Loft Insulation
Installation
We can install insulation in your loft space using materials of your choice. This process significantly improves the energy efficiency of your property, keeping it warmer in winter and cooler in the summer.
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Why choose us?
- Cater to domestic, commercial, and industrial facilities
- Nationwide coverage
- A site survey can be provided prior to quotation
- A bespoke service designed to suit all your needs
- All operatives hold professional health and safety qualifications
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What is loft insulation?
Loft insulation is a thick layer of material laid across the floor of your loft, between and over the joists. It acts like a warm blanket on top of your home. Heat from the rooms below stays in your living space instead of escaping into the loft and out through the roof.
If you use your loft as a room, the insulation goes between and under the rafters in the roof slope instead. That keeps the room itself warm.
What's included
- A free survey of your loft, including the depth and state of any insulation already there
- Clear advice on the best type and thickness for your home
- Removal of old, damp or damaged insulation if needed
- New insulation laid in two layers, between and across the joists
- Insulation of cold water tanks and pipes in the loft
- An insulated and draught-proofed loft hatch
- Gaps kept clear at the eaves so your roof can still breathe
- Tidy-up and removal of all waste when we're done
Types of loft insulation we fit
- Mineral wool rolls. The most common loft insulation. It's laid between and over the joists, and suits most lofts.
- Rigid insulation boards. Used between and under rafters for rooms in the roof, where space is tight.
- Loft boarding on raised supports. If you want to store things in your loft, we can fit boards on raised legs. This gives you a floor without squashing the insulation underneath.
We'll explain which option suits your home during the survey.
How much loft insulation do you need?
The Energy Saving Trust recommends a depth of 270mm of mineral wool for most lofts. Many older homes have far less than this, often just a thin layer between the joists that has flattened over the years. If you can see the tops of your joists, you almost certainly need more.
We'll measure what you have and tell you honestly whether a top-up is worth it.
Key benefits of loft insulation
- Lower heating bills. Less heat lost means your boiler works less.
- Warmer rooms upstairs. Bedrooms and landings stay cosy for longer.
- Cooler in summer. Insulation also slows heat coming in through a hot roof.
- A smaller carbon footprint. Using less energy is better for the planet.
- Better energy rating. Good loft insulation can help improve your home's Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
- Lasts for decades. Once fitted, loft insulation needs very little care.
Signs your loft needs insulation
- Upstairs rooms feel cold, even with the heating on
- Your energy bills keep rising
- You can see the tops of the joists in your loft
- The insulation is thin, flattened, patchy or damp
- Snow melts quickly on your roof compared to your neighbours'
- You're selling or letting and want a better EPC rating
Looking after your loft
Good loft insulation is about more than just adding depth. Once your loft is well insulated, it gets colder up there. That means any water tanks and pipes in the loft need insulating too, so they don't freeze in winter. We do this as part of the job.
We also keep air flowing at the eaves, so damp air can escape and condensation doesn't build up in your roof. And if we find old insulation that might contain asbestos, we'll stop work and advise you to get it checked before anything is disturbed.
Who we help
- Home owners in houses, bungalows and flats with lofts
- Landlords improving their rental properties
- Housing associations and social landlords
- People getting ready to sell their home
- Families with cold bedrooms or high energy bills
We'll book a time that suits you and keep your home clean while we work. Most lofts are done in a single day.
Compliance and paperwork
We follow current Building Regulations guidance and the manufacturer's instructions for every product we fit. When the job is done, you'll get a record of the work, the products used and the depth of insulation fitted. This is useful for your home records, and for your EPC if you're selling or letting.
Book loft insulation with ICE Thermal
A warm home starts at the top. ICE Thermal installs loft insulation that keeps the heat in, lowers your bills and makes your home more comfortable all year round. Call 0203 376 4802 or email enquiries@icethermal.co.uk to book your free survey and no-obligation quote.