Where we work around Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury sits about 24 miles from Bournemouth, measured in a straight line.

Further afield, we also cover Wimborne Minster, Ferndown, Poole and Dorchester.

Postcode districts	SP7
Council area	Dorset
County or area	Dorset

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
Gaps in the existing layer filled
Depth check and photos before and after

Why book with us in Shaftesbury

Tank and pipes protected

Every insulation job includes a tank jacket and pipe lagging, so nothing freezes in a colder loft.

Honest about grants

If you might qualify for funding, we tell you before we quote.

We measure before we quote

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

Clear contact details

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

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

£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 Shaftesbury

Do you cover all of SP7?

Yes, we cover the SP7 postcode district and the districts around Shaftesbury.

Can you visit Shaftesbury 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.

Do you take on jobs outside Shaftesbury?

Yes. We also work in Wimborne Minster and Ferndown and elsewhere in Dorset.

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.

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.

Loft insulation top-up in Shaftesbury