Loft boarding in County Durham

Where we work around County Durham

This takes in the County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees council areas.

Postcode areas: DH, DL, SR and TS.

Councils	County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Postcode areas	DH, DL, SR, TS
Towns listed	15

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. We board the area you need, usually around the hatch, and leave the rest of the loft at full depth. More about raised loft boarding.

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

Why book with us in County Durham

Tidy work

Dust sheets on the route in and every bit of packaging taken away.

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.

Clear contact details

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

How much does raised loft boarding cost in County Durham?

£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 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.

Questions about raised loft boarding in County Durham

Do you cover the whole of County Durham?

Yes. We cover every town and village in County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees.

Are your prices the same across County Durham?

Yes. Our guide prices are the same everywhere we work, and they include normal travel. Your fixed price depends on your loft, not your postcode.

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.