Period home loft insulation in Crawley
If you need loft insulation for an older house in Crawley, we can help, and it starts with a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Postcode districts we cover here include RH11 and RH10, which fall under West Sussex council.
Where we work around Crawley
Nearby, we also cover Horsham, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill.
| Postcode districts | RH11, RH10 |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Sussex |
| County or area | West Sussex |
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.
- Breathable insulation where it suits the building
- Ceiling-safe working from crawl boards
- Chimney breasts and party walls kept clear of combustibles where flues are live
Why book with us in Crawley
Photos of the finished loft
You see the work done without climbing the ladder.
We measure before we quote
Existing depth, joist spacing, wiring and the tank are checked, not guessed.
Boarding done properly
Storage boards go on loft legs, never straight onto the insulation.
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.
How much does loft insulation for an older house cost in Crawley?
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 Crawley
What do I need to do before you arrive in Crawley?
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 Crawley?
Yes. We also work in Horsham and East Grinstead and elsewhere in West Sussex.
How soon can you visit a home in Crawley?
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.
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.
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.
