Where we work around Ashton-under-Lyne

Ashton-under-Lyne is about 6 miles from Manchester as the crow flies.

Nearby, we also cover Dukinfield, Stalybridge, Droylsden and Denton.

Postcode districts	OL7, OL6, SK16, M43
Council area	Tameside
County or area	Greater Manchester

What is sheep's wool or natural loft insulation?

Sheep's wool and wood fibre are vapour-open and can take up and release moisture. The trade-off is cost: natural materials usually cost two to three times as much as mineral wool for the same performance. More about sheep's wool or natural loft insulation.

Crawl boards so weak ceilings are not loaded
Sheep's wool or wood fibre to the agreed performance
Eaves kept clear

Why book with us in Ashton-under-Lyne

Eaves kept clear

Insulation is held back from the eaves so the loft can still ventilate.

Photos of the finished loft

You see the work done without climbing the ladder.

Honest about grants

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

Tidy work

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

How much does sheep's wool or natural loft insulation cost in Ashton-under-Lyne?

£995 to £1,495Terraced house, average loft, sheep's wool. 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 sheep's wool or natural loft insulation in Ashton-under-Lyne

What do I need to do before you arrive in Ashton-under-Lyne?

Clear a path to the hatch and, if you can, move stored items away from the area we will be working in. Tell us about anything heavy or fragile.

Do you take on jobs outside Ashton-under-Lyne?

Yes. We also work in Dukinfield and Stalybridge and elsewhere in Greater Manchester.

Do you cover all of OL7?

Yes, we cover the OL7 postcode district and the districts around Ashton-under-Lyne.

How deep does natural insulation need to be?

It depends on the product's thermal conductivity. Some need slightly more depth than mineral wool to reach the same U-value, which we allow for on the quote.

Is sheep's wool insulation worth the extra cost?

In an older breathable house, or if you care about the material, often yes. In a modern semi with plasterboard ceilings the extra cost buys little performance.

Natural loft insulation in Ashton-under-Lyne