Services
Raised Loft Boarding
Storage space in the loft without flattening the insulation. Raised boarding sits on supports above the insulation, so you keep both.
- Storage above the insulation
- Insulation keeps its depth
- No obligation
- Written quote first
About this service
Raised loft boarding is a storage floor fixed on supports above the joists, high enough that the insulation underneath is not compressed.
What’s included
- Loft supports fixed to the joists
- Boards laid at a height that clears the insulation
- Area sized to suit what you store
- Insulation topped up underneath if needed
- Options for a loft ladder and lighting
- 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.
The problem with boarding straight onto joists
Insulation at the recommended depth rises well above the top of standard ceiling joists. If boards are screwed directly onto the joists, the insulation underneath is squashed flat and loses much of its effect. Raised boarding avoids that by lifting the floor clear of the insulation.
What to think about
- How much space you need – a strip for a few boxes or a larger platform.
- Access – a loft ladder makes regular use much easier and safer.
- Weight – loft storage is meant for light, everyday items. We will advise on what the structure can take.
- Ventilation – boards should not block the eaves or airflow through the roof space.
If your loft insulation is thin, it often makes sense to top it up at the same time, before the boards go down.
The process
How it works
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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.
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We get in touch
We call or email to talk through what you need and arrange a time to look at the loft.
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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.
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You decide
There is no obligation. If you go ahead, we agree a date with you and carry out the work.
Raised Loft Boarding: your questions answered
How high are raised loft boards?
Can I board the whole loft?
Can I convert the loft into a room with this?
Does it cost anything to ask?
Ready for a free loft insulation quote?
Tell us about your home and we’ll give you a written quotation before any work begins.