Pre-1920 Homes
Older homes were built to breathe, and their lofts reward a careful, measured approach rather than a rushed one.
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Find the Right Insulation Approach for Your Property
A home's age and construction shape what suits its loft. Use the guides below, then answer a few quick questions so we can point you toward a suitable approach. Every result depends on an inspection — this is guidance, not a remote diagnosis.
Guides by property age and type
1920 to 1965 Homes
The terraces and semis of this era are among the most common lofts we work in, and most benefit from a top-up rather than a full replacement.
ViewPost-1965 Homes
Newer homes usually arrive with some insulation already in place, so the real question is whether topping up is worthwhile and how to do it well.
ViewVictorian Terraces
Victorian terraces have compact, awkward lofts and roofs built to breathe, so they reward a patient, well-planned approach.
View1930s Semi-Detached Homes
The classic interwar semi is one of the most common homes we insulate. Here is what to expect in the loft, from thin original insulation to boarded-over hatches and eaves that need airflow.
ViewBungalows
A bungalow's large loft footprint means the roof does more of the work of keeping the home warm, so getting the insulation right brings a real benefit.
ViewNew-Build Homes
Most new-builds already have insulation to a modern standard, so the sensible starting point is protecting your warranty and deciding whether anything more is worthwhile.
ViewListed and Traditional Buildings
Listed and traditionally built homes need a cautious, reversible approach and, in many cases, specialist heritage advice before any work begins.
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Answer a few questions and we'll suggest a suitable approach and the pages worth reading. Whatever the result, the final suitability of any solution depends on an in-person inspection.
- 1. When was the property built, and what type is it?
- 2. Is there insulation already, and roughly how deep?
- 3. Any visible moisture, mould or staining? Is the loft boarded or used for storage?
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