Where we work around Barnstaple

Barnstaple is about 49 miles from Plymouth as the crow flies.

We also cover Bideford and Ilfracombe.

Postcode districts	EX31, EX32
Council area	Devon
County or area	Devon

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
Depth check and photos before and after
Eaves ventilation kept clear

Why book with us in Barnstaple

Plain-English advice

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

Clear contact details

Your quote says who to call with questions before, during and after the work.

Tidy work

Dust sheets on the route in and every bit of packaging taken away.

Eaves kept clear

Insulation is held back from the eaves so the loft can still ventilate.

How much does a loft insulation top-up cost in Barnstaple?

£395 to £545Terraced house, average loft, topping up from about 100 mm. Free survey and a fixed written quote before any work.

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).

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 a loft insulation top-up in Barnstaple

Can you visit Barnstaple outside working hours?

Ask about early, late or weekend appointments when you get in touch, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.

Will I get a written quote for work in Barnstaple?

Yes. Every quote is in writing with the work, the price and what is included, so you can compare it properly.

What do I need to do before you arrive in Barnstaple?

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.

Can I still store things in the loft after a top-up?

Not directly on the insulation. A 270 mm layer stands well above the joists, so storage needs raised boarding on loft legs.

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.

Loft insulation top-up in Barnstaple