Where we work around Folkestone

As the crow flies, Folkestone is roughly 31 miles from Maidstone.

Nearby, we also cover Dover, Ashford (Kent), Deal and Canterbury.

Postcode districts	CT20, CT19, CT18
Council area	Kent
County or area	Kent

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.

Cross layer to a total of 270 to 300 mm
Eaves ventilation kept clear
Gaps in the existing layer filled

Why book with us in Folkestone

Plain-English advice

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

Tank and pipes protected

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

Photos of the finished loft

You see the work done without climbing the ladder.

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 Folkestone?

£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 Folkestone

Do you charge extra to travel to Folkestone?

Not normally. Our guide prices include normal travel to Folkestone. If an address needs a ferry or an unusually long journey, we tell you the cost before you book.

Is loft work in Folkestone different from anywhere else?

The method is the same, but older terraces, cottages and newer estates each have their own quirks: lath ceilings, low pitches or trussed roofs. We plan for the loft we find.

Do you take on jobs outside Folkestone?

Yes. We also work in Dover and Ashford (Kent) and elsewhere in Kent.

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.

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 Folkestone