Wales, Wales
Loft insulation in Cardiff (Caerdydd)
Thinking about loft insulation for your home in Cardiff? Fill in the short form and we’ll be in touch about a free quotation for your home in Cardiff. There’s no charge and no obligation.
Homes in Cardiff by type
- Terraced 30%
- Semi-detached 29%
- Flats 28%
- Detached 13%
Census 2021, Office for National Statistics
Loft services in Cardiff
Cardiff’s housing at a glance
Cardiff had 349,000 residents at the 2021 Census, living in about 150,000 households. Terraced make up 30% of homes here; semi-detached account for 29%, flats or maisonettes 28% and detached houses or bungalows 13%. Most of the housing here is owner-occupied: 58% of households own their home, 25% rent from a private landlord and 17% rent social housing. More than half of homes (61%) have at least three bedrooms. The median age of residents is 34.
Common loft jobs in Cardiff
Semi-detached homes (29% here) share one party wall and often have a reasonable amount of loft space. That makes them good candidates for raised boarding over the insulation if you want to keep using the loft for storage.
Rows of terraced homes account for 30% of the housing in Cardiff. In a terrace, heat can be lost through a thin or patchy layer just as easily as through an empty loft, so we look at how even the existing insulation is as well as how deep.
Only top-floor flats sit under a loft, and in most blocks the roof space belongs to the freeholder or is managed by a management company or housing association. If you live in one of the 28% of Cardiff homes that are flats, check who is responsible for the roof space before arranging work.
With 25% of households in private rented homes, tenants in Cardiff should talk to their landlord about insulation. Most improvements to the building are the landlord’s to arrange.
Free quotes in Cardiff and nearby
We work in Cardiff and neighbouring areas like Penarth, Caerphilly, Barry, Church Village and Risca.
If you can, mention anything you’ve noticed in the loft, such as damp patches, droppings or thin insulation. It helps us plan, but it isn’t essential.
Figures: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics, built-up area of Cardiff; bedrooms are approximate, from the census areas that make up the town. Percentages are rounded.
How it works
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Send your enquiry
Your postcode and a few details about your home. Free, with no obligation.
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We get in touch
We talk through what you need and, where it’s needed, look at the loft.
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Written quote
We send a written quotation with the work and the price.
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You decide
Go ahead only if you’re happy with the quote.
Loft insulation in Cardiff: questions
How common are terraced houses in Cardiff?
Very: 30% of households lived in terraced houses at the 2021 Census, the largest group, ahead of semi-detached houses at 29%.
Do you cover the villages around Cardiff?
Yes. We take enquiries from anywhere in England and Wales, so villages and smaller places around Cardiff are covered too, as are nearby towns such as Penarth, Caerphilly, Barry, Church Village and Risca.
I live in a top-floor flat. Can I insulate the loft above me?
Usually only with the agreement of whoever owns or manages the roof space, often the freeholder or a management company. Check that first, then mention it when you enquire.
My loft is boarded. Can it still be insulated?
Often, yes. Boards screwed straight onto the joists usually squash the insulation below. A common fix is to lift them, bring the insulation up to depth and fit raised boarding so you keep the storage space.
Will I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the loft hatch. We agree the details with you when you book.
How do I know if my loft needs more insulation?
If the insulation is level with or below the top of the joists, it’s likely well short of the 270mm commonly recommended for mineral wool. We will check when we look.
Ready for a free loft insulation quote?
Tell us about your home and we’ll give you a written quotation before any work begins.