Where we work around Market Harborough

As the crow flies, Market Harborough is roughly 16 miles from Northampton.

Other towns close by include Corby and Kettering.

Postcode districts	LE16
Council area	Northamptonshire
County or area	Northamptonshire

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.

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

Why book with us in Market Harborough

Plain-English advice

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

We measure before we quote

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

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.

Photos of the finished loft

You see the work done without climbing the ladder.

How much does raised loft boarding cost in Market Harborough?

£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 Market Harborough

Is loft work in Market Harborough different from anywhere else?

The method is the same, but older terraces, cottages and newer estates each have their own quirks: lath ceilings, low pitches or trussed roofs. We plan for the loft we find.

Do you take on jobs outside Market Harborough?

Yes. We also work in Corby and Kettering and elsewhere in Northamptonshire.

Do you charge extra to travel to Market Harborough?

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

Can you board the whole loft?

We can, but we usually advise boarding only what you need. Every boarded area costs more and makes later checks under the floor harder.

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 Market Harborough