Loft insulation top-up in Reading
We fit a loft insulation top-up for homes in Reading and across Berkshire, starting with a free survey and a fixed written quote.
We cover the RG1, RG4 and RG30 postcode districts, in the Reading council area.
Where we work around Reading
Other towns close by include Wokingham, Crowthorne, Bracknell and Sandhurst.
| Postcode districts | RG1, RG4, RG30, RG6 |
|---|---|
| Council area | Reading |
| County or area | Berkshire |
What is a loft insulation top-up?
Before we quote we measure the existing layer in several places and check its condition. If it is dry, even and not contaminated, we keep it and lay the top-up across it at right angles. More about a loft insulation top-up.
- Tank jacket and pipe lagging in the loft
- Cross layer to a total of 270 to 300 mm
- Eaves ventilation kept clear
Why book with us in Reading
Honest about grants
If you might qualify for funding, we tell you before we quote.
Eaves kept clear
Insulation is held back from the eaves so the loft can still ventilate.
No pressure selling
You get everything in writing and decide in your own time.
Tidy work
Dust sheets on the route in and every bit of packaging taken away.
How much does a loft insulation top-up cost in Reading?
Installing insulation in a home is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027 and 5% after that, under HMRC's rules for energy-saving materials (notice 708/6).
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 a loft insulation top-up in Reading
Can a landlord in Reading book work for a tenanted house?
Yes. We can arrange access with the tenant directly and send you photos once the work is finished.
Do you take on jobs outside Reading?
Yes. We also work in Wokingham and Crowthorne and elsewhere in Berkshire.
What do I need to do before you arrive in Reading?
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.
Is it worth topping up 100 mm of loft insulation?
Often, if the existing layer is in good condition and you also want a warmer house or a better EPC. On bill savings alone, a top-up from about 100 mm takes decades to pay back, so the case is strongest when it is done alongside other loft work.
Which way should the top-up layer run?
Across the joists, at right angles to the first layer. That covers the tops of the joists, which otherwise let heat escape along the timber.
