Loft insulation top-up in the West Midlands

Where we work around the West Midlands

Council areas covered include Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and others.

Postcode areas: B, CV, DY, WS and WV.

Councils	Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton
Postcode areas	B, CV, DY, WS, WV
Towns listed	20

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
Tank jacket and pipe lagging in the loft

Why book with us in the West Midlands

Tidy work

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

Plain-English advice

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

Downlights made safe

Fire-rated covers or a clear zone around recessed lights.

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 the West Midlands?

£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). The Energy Saving Trust puts a typical professionally installed loft at about £750 from bare joists, or £600 to top up from 120 mm.

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.

Funding in England

ECO4, the energy supplier scheme, runs until 31 December 2026 for eligible households, with no supplier scheme to follow it.
The Great British Insulation Scheme closed on 31 March 2026.
The Warm Homes Plan, announced in January 2026, funds upgrades for low-income households, including through councils under Warm Homes: Local Grant.
Check what is open for your address on GOV.UK before agreeing to any funded offer.

GOV.UK: find ways to save energy in your home

Questions about a loft insulation top-up in the West Midlands

Are your prices the same across the West Midlands?

Yes. Our guide prices are the same everywhere we work, and they include normal travel. Your fixed price depends on your loft, not your postcode.

Which council covers my address in the West Midlands?

Councils in the West Midlands include Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell and others. Your council matters for building control questions and some funding schemes.

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.