Where we work around Henley-on-Thames

Henley-on-Thames is about 21 miles from Oxford as the crow flies.

We also work in Thame, Didcot, Abingdon and Oxford, further afield.

Postcode districts	RG9
Council area	Oxfordshire
County or area	Oxfordshire

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 Henley-on-Thames

Plain-English advice

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

Eaves kept clear

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

We measure before we quote

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

No pressure selling

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

How much does loft insulation for an older house cost in Henley-on-Thames?

£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 Henley-on-Thames

How soon can you visit a home in Henley-on-Thames?

We call you back to agree a time that suits you, and confirm the date in writing. Availability changes week to week, so we will give you the earliest slot we have.

What do I need to do before you arrive in Henley-on-Thames?

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 charge extra to travel to Henley-on-Thames?

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

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.

Do I need permission to insulate a listed building's loft?

Possibly. Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the building's character. Ask your council's conservation officer.

Period home loft insulation in Henley-on-Thames