Where we work around West Bromwich

As the crow flies, West Bromwich is roughly 5 miles from Birmingham.

We work in neighbouring Smethwick, Wednesbury, Dudley and Walsall too.

Postcode districts	B70, B71, B69, B66
Council area	Sandwell
County or area	West Midlands

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
Chimney breasts and party walls kept clear of combustibles where flues are live
Breathable insulation where it suits the building

Why book with us in West Bromwich

No pressure selling

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

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.

Plain-English advice

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

Photos of the finished loft

You see the work done without climbing the ladder.

How much does loft insulation for an older house cost in West Bromwich?

£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 West Bromwich

What do I need to do before you arrive in West Bromwich?

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 West Bromwich?

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

Will I get a written quote for work in West Bromwich?

Yes. Every quote is in writing with the work, the price and what is included, so you can compare it properly.

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.

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 West Bromwich