Loft insulation in Wickersley and Bramley

What homes in Wickersley and Bramley are like

About 24,700 people live in Wickersley and Bramley, in roughly 11,200 households, according to the 2021 Census. The biggest share of homes are semi-detached (43%), followed by detached houses or bungalows (35%), terraced (13%) and flats or maisonettes (9%). Home ownership stands at 74% (41% own outright), with 15% of households renting privately and 11% in social housing. Well over two thirds of homes (71%) have at least three bedrooms. The median age of residents is 46.

Common loft jobs in Wickersley and Bramley

With 43% of homes semi-detached, a common job in Wickersley and Bramley is bringing an existing layer up to depth and adding raised storage boards so the insulation isn’t squashed.

About one in eight of homes in Wickersley and Bramley are terraced (13%). 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.

With 41% of homes owned outright, many people in Wickersley and Bramley have lived in the same house for years. Insulation laid decades ago was often thinner than today’s recommended depth and may have settled, so a top-up is worth checking.

How to get a quote

We take enquiries from across Wickersley and Bramley and the surrounding area, including Rotherham, Maltby, Rawmarsh, Swinton and Conisbrough.

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