Loft insulation in Scarborough

Loft insulation in Scarborough’s homes

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; 30% of homes in Scarborough are semi-detached.

About a quarter of homes in Scarborough are terraced (23%). Small lofts mean smaller jobs, but storage often ends up on the insulation in a tight space, so many terrace jobs combine a top-up with a small area of raised boarding.

35% 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 (26% 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.

Scarborough’s housing at a glance

Scarborough had 59,500 residents at the 2021 Census, living in about 31,500 households. The biggest share of homes are flats or maisonettes (35%), followed by semi-detached (30%), terraced (23%) and detached houses or bungalows (12%). Most of the housing here is owner-occupied: 59% of households own their home, 26% rent from a private landlord and 15% rent social housing. About half of homes (52%) have at least three bedrooms. The median age of residents is 46.

How to get a quote

We take enquiries from across Scarborough and the surrounding area, including Bridlington, Driffield, Whitby, Pocklington and Beverley.

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 Scarborough; bedrooms are approximate, from the census areas that make up the town. Percentages are rounded.