South East, England
Loft insulation and boarding in Reading
Loft in Reading only insulated to the tops of the joists? Insulation, raised storage and an easy way up, quoted in writing after we’ve measured.
Loft services in Reading
Reading’s homes by the numbers
Census 2021 recorded close to 82,700 households in Reading. 31% flats and maisonettes and 28% semis; the rest are terraces (25%) and detached houses and bungalows (17%). 25% of households own outright, 31% are buying with a mortgage, 29% rent privately and 14% rent from a council or association. 57% have three or more bedrooms.
Insulating and boarding in Reading
28% of Reading’s housing is semi-detached. In older semis the hatch is often small; we can enlarge it for a ladder.
With 25% of homes terraced, compact lofts are common in Reading. Keep the eaves clear and the job is usually done in a morning.
31% of homes in Reading are flats. The loft above a top-floor flat usually belongs to the freeholder, so check your lease first.
29% of households rent privately. Landlords can book us; most rental lofts are done in a day with the tenants at home.
On the visit we note whether the roof is trussed or traditional, the headroom where a storage floor could go and whether the old insulation is dry and clean. It takes well under an hour.
Getting a quote in Reading
Reading is covered, and so are Caversham, Woodley, Wokingham, Henley-on-Thames and Crowthorne.
Choose what you want on the form: insulation, boarding, a ladder, or “Not sure yet”.
Housing figures from Census 2021 (Office for National Statistics), Reading built-up area; bedrooms approximate, rounded.
How it works
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Send your details
Postcode and what you’d like.
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We measure up
Depth, joists, access.
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Every part priced
In writing, no obligation.
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Done in a day
For most lofts.
Loft insulation in Reading: common questions
Are most homes in Reading houses or flats?
Houses or bungalows: 70%. Flats or maisonettes: 31% (Census 2021).
Can you insulate above my top-floor flat?
Normally only with the freeholder’s or managing agent’s agreement. Check your lease first.
Where does the insulation go?
On the loft floor, between and across the joists, with the eaves left clear.
My loft boards are nailed to the joists. Is that a problem?
Usually the insulation underneath is squashed thin. We can lift the boards, insulate and put them back on legs.
How much does it cost in Reading?
It depends on the loft size, the depth you have and how much boarding you want. Every part is priced in your free quote.
Do you work near Reading?
Yes, all over England and Wales, including Caversham, Woodley, Wokingham, Henley-on-Thames and Crowthorne. See every town in Reading.
Full depth below. Room to store above. Get a price.
Tell us about your loft and we’ll quote the insulation, boarding and ladder in writing. Free, no obligation.