Loft insulation in Cambridgeshire

Where we work around Cambridgeshire

Council areas covered: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

That covers the CB, PE and SG postcode areas.

Councils	Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Postcode areas	CB, PE, SG
Towns listed	10

What is loft insulation?

We lay the first layer to the depth of the joists, usually 100 mm, so it fills each bay edge to edge with no gaps. The finished depth sits at 270 mm or more, the depth the Energy Saving Trust recommends. More about loft insulation.

Eaves kept clear, with ventilation trays where air could be blocked
Tank jacket and pipe lagging in the loft
Mineral wool to 270 to 300 mm across the whole loft floor

Why book with us in Cambridgeshire

Downlights made safe

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

Tidy work

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

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.

How much does loft insulation cost in Cambridgeshire?

£495 to £745Terraced house, average loft, from bare joists. 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 loft insulation in Cambridgeshire

Which council covers my address in Cambridgeshire?

Councils in Cambridgeshire include Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Your council matters for building control questions and some funding schemes.

How do I book a survey in Cambridgeshire?

Send the form or call us. We call back to agree a time and confirm it in writing.

Do I need to empty my loft first?

The floor needs to be clear for the insulation to go down. If moving things yourself is difficult, tell us at the survey and we can price clearing and putting items back on raised boarding.

Does loft insulation need building control approval?

On its own it usually does not, but the work still has to meet the energy standard. The rules differ across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, so we confirm the position for your address on the quote.