Where we work around St Ives, Cornwall

St Ives, Cornwall is about 20 miles from Truro as the crow flies.

We work in neighbouring Penzance, Camborne and Redruth too.

Postcode districts	TR26
Council area	Cornwall
County or area	Cornwall

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. We can quote across a portfolio and schedule several houses together. More about loft insulation for a rented home.

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

Why book with us in St Ives, Cornwall

Clear contact details

Your quote says who to call with questions before, during and after the work.

Eaves kept clear

Insulation is held back from the eaves so the loft can still ventilate.

Boarding done properly

Storage boards go on loft legs, never straight onto the insulation.

Plain-English advice

We explain what we find in plain English, and say so when nothing needs doing.

How much does loft insulation for a rented home cost in St Ives, Cornwall?

£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.

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 St Ives, Cornwall

Do you charge extra to travel to St Ives, Cornwall?

Not normally. Our guide prices include normal travel to St Ives, Cornwall. If an address needs a ferry or an unusually long journey, we tell you the cost before you book.

How do I pay for work in St Ives, Cornwall?

Payment terms are set out on your quote. We never ask for payment on the doorstep or in cash.

How soon can you visit a home in St Ives, Cornwall?

We call you back to agree a time that suits you, and confirm the date in writing. Availability changes week to week, so we will give you the earliest slot we have.

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.

Landlord loft insulation in St Ives, Cornwall