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Loft Insulation Removal

Old insulation that is damp, mouldy, contaminated or badly disturbed can do more harm than good. Removing it gives you a clean loft to insulate properly.

  • Old insulation cleared
  • Loft cleaned
  • Replacement quoted
  • No obligation
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About this service

Removal means taking out the existing insulation, bagging and disposing of it, and cleaning the loft so new insulation can be laid on a sound base.

What’s included

  • Old insulation bagged and taken away
  • Loft vacuumed and cleaned
  • Cause of any damp or mould identified
  • Replacement insulation quoted
  • Protection of the home during the work
  • A written quotation before work starts

We price the job after looking at your loft. You get a written quotation before any work is agreed.

Why remove loft insulation?

Insulation only works properly when it is dry and holds plenty of trapped air. Wet or compressed material insulates poorly, and insulation that has been soiled by rodents or birds, or that has grown mould, is unpleasant to leave in the house. Laying new insulation over it hides the problem rather than solving it.

Common reasons

  • Insulation soaked by a roof leak or condensation
  • Mould growth on the insulation or the timbers around it
  • Contamination from mice, rats, squirrels or birds
  • Old, flattened insulation that is uneven and too thin to top up
  • Clearing the loft before a conversion or major roof work

Deal with the cause first

If the insulation got wet, the source of the moisture needs fixing before new insulation goes in, or the same thing will happen again. That might be a roof repair, better ventilation, or an extractor fan that has been venting into the loft. We will identify the cause and explain it in the quotation.

The process

How it works

  1. Tell us about your home

    Send your postcode and a few details about the property and what you have noticed in the loft. It takes a couple of minutes and costs nothing.

  2. We get in touch

    We call or email to talk through what you need and arrange a time to look at the loft.

  3. We survey and quote

    We check the loft, in person where it needs it, and send you a written quotation that sets out the work and the price.

  4. You decide

    There is no obligation. If you go ahead, we agree a date with you and carry out the work.

Loft Insulation Removal: your questions answered

Is removing loft insulation a messy job?
It produces dust, so we protect the hatch area and the route through your home, bag the old material in the loft and take it away. Ask how they handle this when you get your quote.
Do I have to replace the insulation straight away?
It is usual to remove and replace in one job so the loft is not left uninsulated. If the loft needs repairs first, we may plan the work in stages.
Can mouldy insulation affect the rest of the house?
Mould in the loft is usually a sign of a moisture problem up there. It is worth having the cause looked at as well as removing the affected insulation.
Is the quote free?
Yes. Enquiring is free and there is no obligation.

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