Period home loft insulation in Fareham
Looking for loft insulation for an older house in Fareham? We cover Fareham and the rest of Hampshire, with a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Postcode districts we cover here include PO16, PO15 and PO14. The local authority is Hampshire.
Where we work around Fareham
As the crow flies, Fareham is roughly 10 miles from Southampton.
We work in neighbouring Gosport, Portsmouth, Hedge End and Waterlooville too.
| Postcode districts | PO16, PO15, PO14, PO17 |
|---|---|
| Council area | Hampshire |
| County or area | Hampshire |
What is different about insulating an older home's loft?
We work from crawl boards spanning several joists so the ceilings are not loaded, check for loose plaster keys before anything is laid, and usually recommend vapour-open insulation such as sheep's wool or wood fibre. Unfelted slate roofs are naturally well ventilated, but they let in wind-driven rain and snow, which the insulation has to cope with. More about loft insulation for an older house.
- Chimney breasts and party walls kept clear of combustibles where flues are live
- Ceiling-safe working from crawl boards
- Breathable insulation where it suits the building
Why book with us in Fareham
Tidy work
Dust sheets on the route in and every bit of packaging taken away.
We measure before we quote
Existing depth, joist spacing, wiring and the tank are checked, not guessed.
Fixed written price
The price on the quote is the price you pay. It only changes if you change the job, or if we find something hidden, such as rot, and you agree the change in writing first.
Eaves kept clear
Insulation is held back from the eaves so the loft can still ventilate.
How much does loft insulation for an older house cost in Fareham?
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).
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 loft insulation for an older house in Fareham
What do I need to do before you arrive in Fareham?
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 Fareham?
Yes. We also work in Gosport and Portsmouth and elsewhere in Hampshire.
Can you visit Fareham outside working hours?
Ask about early, late or weekend appointments when you get in touch, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What is the best loft insulation for an old house?
Usually a vapour-open material such as sheep's wool or wood fibre, laid so moisture can still move. Mineral wool is also vapour-open and works in many period lofts at lower cost.
Can loft insulation damage lath-and-plaster ceilings?
It can if people kneel between joists or if the ceiling is already weak. We work from boards and check the ceiling first.
