Loft insulation in Shropshire

Where we work around Shropshire

We work across the Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin council areas.

That covers the DY, SY, TF and WV postcode areas.

Councils	Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin
Postcode areas	DY, SY, TF, WV
Towns listed	8

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 second layer goes across the joists at right angles, which covers the timber and stops it acting as a cold bridge. More about loft insulation.

Cables lifted clear of the insulation where possible
Waste packaging removed
Eaves kept clear, with ventilation trays where air could be blocked

Why book with us in Shropshire

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.

Boarding done properly

Storage boards go on loft legs, never straight onto the insulation.

Honest about grants

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

How much does loft insulation cost in Shropshire?

£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 Shropshire

Which council covers my address in Shropshire?

Councils in Shropshire include Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin. Your council matters for building control questions and some funding schemes.

How do I book a survey in Shropshire?

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.