Loft boarding on the Isle of Wight
Homes and buildings across the Isle of Wight can book raised loft boarding, starting with a free survey and a fixed written quote.
That includes Newport (Isle of Wight), Ryde, Cowes, Sandown and Shanklin, and the villages around them.
Where we work around the Isle of Wight
Council areas covered: Isle of Wight.
Postcode areas: PO.
The island is reached by ferry, so travel is priced separately and shown on the quote before you book.
| Councils | Isle of Wight |
|---|---|
| Postcode areas | PO |
| Towns listed | 6 |
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.
- Moisture-resistant chipboard or OSB boards
- Full-depth insulation under the boarded area
- Loft legs fixed to the joists
Why book with us on the Isle of Wight
Photos of the finished loft
You see the work done without climbing the ladder.
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.
Clear contact details
Your quote says who to call with questions before, during and after the work.
No pressure selling
You get everything in writing and decide in your own time.
How much does raised loft boarding cost on the Isle of Wight?
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.
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 on the Isle of Wight
Can you quote for several properties on the Isle of Wight?
Yes. Landlords and agents can send a list of addresses and we will survey them in as few visits as we can.
Do you cover the whole of the Isle of Wight?
Yes. The island is reached by ferry, so travel is priced separately and shown on the quote before you book.
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.
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.
Loft boarding in other towns
Other loft work on the Isle of Wight
- Loft insulation on the Isle of Wight From £495
- Loft ladder fitting on the Isle of Wight From £295
- Insulated loft hatches on the Isle of Wight From £245
- New-build loft insulation on the Isle of Wight From £5 per m²
- Room-in-roof insulation on the Isle of Wight From £3,995
- Loft insulation top-up on the Isle of Wight From £395
