Landlord loft insulation in Cambridgeshire

Where we work around Cambridgeshire

This takes in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough council areas.

Postcode areas: CB, PE and SG.

Councils	Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Postcode areas	CB, PE, SG
Towns listed	10

What is different when you are a landlord?

Rented homes in England and Wales must meet a minimum EPC rating to be let, and the government has confirmed it will rise to band C, with a deadline of October 2030. Loft insulation alone rarely moves a whole band, but it is one of the first measures an assessor looks for. More about loft insulation for a rented home.

Tenant liaison if you want us to arrange access
Photos and completion notes
Per-property quotes and invoices

Why book with us in Cambridgeshire

Fixed written price

The price on the quote is the price you pay. It only changes if you change the job, or if we find something hidden, such as rot, and you agree the change in writing first.

No pressure selling

You get everything in writing and decide in your own time.

Downlights made safe

Fire-rated covers or a clear zone around recessed lights.

Honest about grants

If you might qualify for funding, we tell you before we quote.

How much does loft insulation for a rented home cost in Cambridgeshire?

£495 to £745Per terraced house, from bare joists. Free survey and a fixed written quote before any work.

Installing insulation in a home is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027 and 5% after that, under HMRC's rules for energy-saving materials (notice 708/6).

Work out a guide price for your loft

Building regulations in England

In England, a loft insulated across more than half its area should reach a U-value of 0.16 W/m²K. Insulation alone is not usually notified to building control. How the rules work across the UK.

Funding in England

ECO4, the energy supplier scheme, runs until 31 December 2026 for eligible households, with no supplier scheme to follow it.
The Great British Insulation Scheme closed on 31 March 2026.
The Warm Homes Plan, announced in January 2026, funds upgrades for low-income households, including through councils under Warm Homes: Local Grant.
Check what is open for your address on GOV.UK before agreeing to any funded offer.

GOV.UK: find ways to save energy in your home

Rented homes

Privately rented homes in England must have an EPC rating of at least E, and the government has confirmed that all tenancies in scope must reach band C by 1 October 2030, measured with updated EPC metrics.

Questions about loft insulation for a rented home in Cambridgeshire

Do you cover the whole of Cambridgeshire?

Yes. We cover every town and village in Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough, Cambridge and Wisbech.

Which council covers my address in Cambridgeshire?

Councils in Cambridgeshire include Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Your council matters for building control questions and some funding schemes.

What EPC rating do rented homes need?

In England and Wales the current minimum is E, and the government has confirmed a move to C with a deadline of October 2030. Check the current rules on GOV.UK for your property.

Will loft insulation improve my EPC rating?

It usually adds points, and from no insulation it can be significant. Whether it moves a whole band depends on the rest of the property.