Devon, England
Loft insulation in Exeter
Want a warmer house in Exeter, starting with the loft? Use the form to tell us what you need. We work in and around Exeter, and we’ll quote for the job in writing.
Homes in Exeter by type
- Terraced 31%
- Flats 28%
- Semi-detached 26%
- Detached 15%
Census 2021, Office for National Statistics
Loft services in Exeter
What homes in Exeter are like
Some 126,000 people call Exeter home, making up about 53,100 households (Census 2021). Terraced make up 31% of homes here; flats or maisonettes account for 28%, semi-detached 26% and detached houses or bungalows 15%. Home ownership stands at 58% (30% own outright), with 25% of households renting privately and 17% in social housing. More than half of homes (59%) have at least three bedrooms. The median age of residents is 35.
Common loft jobs in Exeter
Many semis have lofts that have been part-boarded over the years, often straight onto the joists. Where that has flattened the insulation underneath, raised boarding lets you keep the storage and restore the insulation; 26% of homes in Exeter are semi-detached.
With 31% of homes terraced, many lofts in Exeter are long and narrow, bounded by party walls on both sides. Insulation should run right up to each party wall, and we check that the wall between lofts is complete, as in some older terraces it isn’t.
Around 28% of Exeter homes are flats or maisonettes. If your flat is on the top floor, the loft above is often shared with neighbours or belongs to the freeholder, so permission comes first.
With 25% of households in private rented homes, tenants in Exeter should talk to their landlord about insulation. Most improvements to the building are the landlord’s to arrange.
Getting a quote in Exeter
We work in Exeter and neighbouring areas like Exmouth, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Sidmouth and Kingsteignton.
You don’t need to know what’s in your loft before you get in touch. We will ask about the property and, where needed, arrange to look at the loft before giving you a written quotation.
Figures: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics, built-up area of Exeter; 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 Exeter: questions
What kind of homes are there in Exeter?
At the 2021 Census, 31% of households in Exeter lived in terraced houses, 28% in flats, 26% in semi-detached houses and 15% in detached houses.
Why can’t I see prices on the website?
Because every loft is different. The area, what’s up there already, access and any extra work change the price, so we quote once we know about your home.
What if there’s damp or mould in my loft?
Mention it when you enquire. Damp or mouldy insulation normally needs removing, and the cause (a leak or poor ventilation, for example) dealing with, before new insulation goes in.
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.
Which areas near Exeter do you cover?
All of England and Wales. Close to Exeter, that includes Exmouth, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Sidmouth and Kingsteignton. See every town we list in Devon.
Ready for a free loft insulation quote?
Tell us about your home and we’ll give you a written quotation before any work begins.