Loft insulation in Cheltenham

Cheltenham’s housing at a glance

Some 116,000 people call Cheltenham home, making up about 55,400 households (Census 2021). The biggest share of homes are semi-detached (32%), followed by flats or maisonettes (30%), terraced (21%) and detached houses or bungalows (17%). In tenure terms, 34% of households own outright and 30% are buying with a mortgage or shared ownership; 24% rent privately and 12% rent from a council or housing association. More than half of homes (57%) have at least three bedrooms. The median age of residents is 40.

Common loft jobs in Cheltenham

Semis make up 32% of homes here. In many, the loft is used for storage and the insulation has been pushed aside or flattened over the years, so even an insulated loft can be worth a second look.

Terraced houses make up 21% of homes here. Their lofts tend to be smaller and are often reached through a narrow hatch on the landing, so access is one of the first things we look at. The insulation needs to meet the party walls on each side with no gaps.

30% of households here live in flats. A flat usually only has a loft above it on the top floor, and work in a shared roof space needs the agreement of whoever manages the building, so mention this when you enquire.

Private renting is common here (24% of households). Tenants should raise insulation with their landlord, who is responsible for the building; landlords can request a quote through us like any homeowner.

Getting a quote in Cheltenham

We take enquiries from across Cheltenham and the surrounding area, including Bishop's Cleeve, Brockworth, Churchdown, Gloucester and Tewkesbury.

It helps to know whether your loft has insulation already and how deep it is, whether it’s boarded, and how easy the hatch is to get through. You don’t need to check before you enquire; we will ask.

Figures: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics, built-up area of Cheltenham; bedrooms are approximate, from the census areas that make up the town. Percentages are rounded.