Loft boarding in Bangor, County Down

Where we work around Bangor, County Down

We also cover Newtownards and Holywood.

Postcode districts	BT20, BT19
Council area	Ards and North Down
County or area	County Down

What is raised loft boarding?

Laying boards straight onto the joists compresses the insulation to the joist depth, which can halve its value, and can trap moisture under the boards. Loft legs screw to the joists and carry the boards at the right height. More about raised loft boarding.

Moisture-resistant chipboard or OSB boards
Loft legs fixed to the joists
Full-depth insulation under the boarded area

Why book with us in Bangor, County Down

Plain-English advice

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

No pressure selling

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

We measure before we quote

Existing depth, joist spacing, wiring and the tank are checked, not guessed.

Boarding done properly

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

How much does raised loft boarding cost in Bangor, County Down?

£695 to £895A raised storage area of about 10 m². Free survey and a fixed written quote before any work.

This work is not an energy-saving material for VAT, so it is standard-rated if VAT applies. Where it is done alongside insulation, the quote shows each part separately.

Work out a guide price for your loft

Building regulations in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has its own Building Regulations, with energy guidance in Technical Booklet F1. Upgrading loft insulation may count as a thermal alteration, so check with your council's building control. How the rules work across the UK.

Questions about raised loft boarding in Bangor, County Down

What do I need to do before you arrive in Bangor, County Down?

Clear a path to the hatch and, if you can, move stored items away from the area we will be working in. Tell us about anything heavy or fragile.

Do you cover all of BT20?

Yes, we cover the BT20 postcode district and the districts around Bangor, County Down.

Do you take on jobs outside Bangor, County Down?

Yes. We also work in Newtownards and Holywood and elsewhere in County Down.

Is loft boarding included in VAT relief?

No. Boarding is not an energy-saving material, so it is standard-rated if VAT applies, while the insulation underneath can be zero-rated.

How much weight can a boarded loft take?

Ordinary household storage such as boxes and cases is fine on most lofts. Heavy items need the joists assessing. Trussed roofs are lighter than traditional cut roofs.