Loft insulation in Tyne and Wear

Where we work around Tyne and Wear

We work across the Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland council areas.

Postcodes starting DH, NE and SR are all inside our area.

Councils	Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland
Postcode areas	DH, NE, SR
Towns listed	14

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.

Tank jacket and pipe lagging in the loft
Eaves kept clear, with ventilation trays where air could be blocked
Area under the cold water tank left clear so it cannot freeze

Why book with us in Tyne and Wear

Photos of the finished loft

You see the work done without climbing the ladder.

Plain-English advice

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

No pressure selling

You get everything in writing and decide in your own time.

We measure before we quote

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

How much does loft insulation cost in Tyne and Wear?

£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 Tyne and Wear

How do I book a survey in Tyne and Wear?

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

Do you cover the whole of Tyne and Wear?

Yes. We cover every town and village in Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields.

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.

How deep should loft insulation be?

The Energy Saving Trust recommends at least 270 mm of mineral wool, and that is the depth we install as standard. Building regulations also set an energy standard for the roof when a loft is insulated. It differs between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, so we confirm the target for your address on the quote.