Insulation
Cutting heat loss, controlling condensation and lowering energy bills.
Good insulation reduces heat loss, controls condensation and dramatically lowers energy bills. Renovation work covers loft, wall and floor insulation as well as remedial work to remove damaged or moisture-affected material.
Common Damage
1. Cold Rooms & Drafts
- Missing or compressed insulation
- Gaps around windows, doors and service penetrations
- Uneven temperatures between rooms
2. Condensation & Mould
- Cold spots cause moisture to settle
- Black mould forms on walls and around windows
- Damages decoration and affects health
3. High Heating Bills
- Heat escapes through walls, roof and floor
- Boiler runs longer to maintain temperature
- Poor EPC rating affects property value
Repairs
minor Repairs
- Top up loft insulation to current standards
- Seal gaps around windows, doors and lofthatches
- Add reflective foil behind radiators on cold walls
moderate Repairs
- Replace wet or mouldy insulation
- Improve ventilation to prevent condensation
- Install cavity wall insulation by injection
major Repairs
- Install internal or external solid wall insulation
- Upgrade floor insulation during full floor renewal
- Whole-house retrofit including airtightness layer
New Installation
When Replacement Is Needed
- Renovating walls, lofts or floors anyway
- Persistent condensation or mould issues
- Energy efficiency upgrade for sale or rental
Installation Steps
Survey
- Identify cold spots with thermal imaging
- Check existing insulation condition
Choose System
- Mineral wool, PIR, EPS, sheep's wool or wood fibre
- Match to wall, roof or floor build-up
Install Before Closing Up
- Fit insulation before plasterboard or floor decking
- Avoid compressing material
Vapour Control
- Add vapour barriers on the warm side
- Seal joints and penetrations
Ventilation
- Install trickle vents or MVHR
- Prevent interstitial condensation
Lifespan
- Loft mineral wool
- 40+ years
- Cavity wall insulation
- 25+ years
- PIR rigid board
- 50+ years
- External wall insulation
- 30+ years
Warning Signs
- Rooms that never feel warm
- Cold walls to the touch in winter
- Black mould around window reveals
- Heating bills out of step with the property size
- Ice forming inside windows on cold mornings
Other Renovations Services
Damp-Proofing
Stopping rising, penetrating and condensation damp at source.
Electrical Systems
Rewires, consumer units, lighting and smart home upgrades.
Pipes & Plumbing
Hot and cold supply, waste runs and leak repairs.
Boilers & Heating
Boiler replacement, controls and zoned heating upgrades.
Bathroom Plumbing
Showers, baths, WCs and full bathroom refurbishments.
Foundations
Stabilising and strengthening the lowest part of your home.
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