Where we work around Market Harborough

Market Harborough is about 16 miles from Northampton as the crow flies.

We work in neighbouring Corby and Kettering too.

Postcode districts	LE16
Council area	Northamptonshire
County or area	Northamptonshire

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.

Ceiling-safe working from crawl boards
Breathable insulation where it suits the building
Chimney breasts and party walls kept clear of combustibles where flues are live

Why book with us in Market Harborough

Tank and pipes protected

Every insulation job includes a tank jacket and pipe lagging, so nothing freezes in a colder loft.

Honest about grants

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

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.

Downlights made safe

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

How much does loft insulation for an older house cost in Market Harborough?

£995 to £1,495Terraced house, average loft, natural fibre; mineral wool, where it suits, costs less. 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 loft insulation for an older house in Market Harborough

Do you cover all of LE16?

Yes, we cover the LE16 postcode district and the districts around Market Harborough.

Do you charge extra to travel to Market Harborough?

Not normally. Our guide prices include normal travel to Market Harborough. If an address needs a ferry or an unusually long journey, we tell you the cost before you book.

Can you visit Market Harborough 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.

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.

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.

Period home loft insulation in Market Harborough