Where we work around Houghton-le-Spring

Houghton-le-Spring is about 11 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne as the crow flies.

Nearby, we also cover Washington, Sunderland, Hebburn and Jarrow.

Postcode districts	DH5, DH4, SR3
Council area	Sunderland
County or area	Tyne and Wear

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 Houghton-le-Spring

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.

Photos of the finished loft

You see the work done without climbing the ladder.

We measure before we quote

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

How much does raised loft boarding cost in Houghton-le-Spring?

£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 Houghton-le-Spring

What do I need to do before you arrive in Houghton-le-Spring?

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.

How do I pay for work in Houghton-le-Spring?

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

Do you take on jobs outside Houghton-le-Spring?

Yes. We also work in Washington and Sunderland and elsewhere in Tyne and Wear.

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 Houghton-le-Spring