Loft insulation top-up in Thatcham
Homes in Thatcham get the same service as everywhere else we work in Berkshire. For a loft insulation top-up, that means a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Postcode districts we cover here include RG19, RG18 and RG14, inside the West Berkshire council area.
Where we work around Thatcham
As the crow flies, Thatcham is roughly 13 miles from Reading.
We work in neighbouring Newbury and Reading too.
| Postcode districts | RG19, RG18, RG14, RG20 |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Berkshire |
| 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.
- Eaves ventilation kept clear
- Depth check and photos before and after
- Cross layer to a total of 270 to 300 mm
Why book with us in Thatcham
No pressure selling
You get everything in writing and decide in your own time.
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.
Honest about grants
If you might qualify for funding, we tell you before we quote.
How much does a loft insulation top-up cost in Thatcham?
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 Thatcham
Do you take on jobs outside Thatcham?
Yes. We also work in Newbury and Reading and elsewhere in Berkshire.
Do you cover all of RG19?
Yes, we cover the RG19 postcode district and the districts around Thatcham.
How soon can you visit a home in Thatcham?
We call you back to agree a time that suits you, and confirm the date in writing. Availability changes week to week, so we will give you the earliest slot we have.
Can new insulation go on top of old insulation?
Yes, if the old layer is dry, clean and reasonably even. If it is damp, contaminated or badly compressed we recommend removing it first.
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.
