Loft Insulation

missile

Hi,

I have only 75mm of insulation and in one area none at all. I use gas for hot water & heating.

I was looking to improve my loft insulation, but I was shocked by the quotation I have received. Has anyone else calculated how long it would take to break even?

I estimate 10+ years :-(

born_again

Try local council for a grant.

Other option, install it yourself to cut down on cost.

missile

Thanks for your comment. I will try for grant. I appreciate it is easy DIY> When I was younger I would certainly tackle it, unfortunately, I am not so able now.

QrizB

I was looking to improve my loft insulation, but I was shocked by the quotation I have received.

I'm not at all surprised. Loft insulation is cheap, but labour is expensive.

stuart45

It's also a job a lot of people don't want to do.

stripling

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6682089/loft-insulation

It's not a major job, I think you need more estimates. Maybe read up a bit about it so you know what's needed. I learned to ask for lap vents which allow air circulation at the edges.

Do some research - reading & YouTube - then ask neighbours and maybe put a request on My Builder (but check reviews carefully) because you need to know the day rate it's only a day's work at most (mine was half day in a 3 bed bungalow).

Even with materials it shouldn't cost as much as you appear to have been quoted. Be clear about the kind of insulation you want and obviously don't allow anyone to suggest foam spray. This is why you are best off reading up first.

gefnew

You could try one of the energy companies has they do some free loft insulation.

or here.

The Great British Insulation Scheme - GOV.UK

FreeBear

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82125438#Comment_82125438

I've been adding extra loft insulation as/when I can. Certainly, the materials are cheap enough. Perhaps worth contacting a few local handyman type trades rather than a specialist insulation company..

Well worth doing - I've got mine up to 300mm in places, and 400mm in others. Intend to try and finish it off up there once mobility has improved.

TELLIT01

A potential problem with additional loft insulation is the recommended depth. To install that, and retain usable space requires risers to raise the 'floor' level and boarding over that. Not cheap.

FreeBear

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82128537#Comment_82128537

If you use the loft for storage, then I'd agree with using stilts. Because the joists up in my loft are only 75mm high, needed to use XL legs at 300mm high. Severely limits head room where the hatch is, but it was restricted before I started - Might end up replacing some of the insulation around the hatch with Celotex, then I'd only need 150-200mm.

missile

Can you walk on Celotex?