Loft Insulation in Ashington

Homes in Ashington and their lofts

Ashington was once known as the world's largest coal-mining village, and its housing follows that story. From the 1840s colliery owners built parallel rows of terraced houses for miners. In Hirst the streets still run in a grid, with north-south roads named after trees and east-west avenues numbered from First to Seventh. From the 1920s the council built mainly semi-detached houses, the town spread south and south-east from the late 1960s, and Nursery Park, Wansbeck and Fallowfield followed in the late 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.

That gives a wide spread of lofts. The older terraces tend to have small, low roof spaces, sometimes with a thin and uneven layer of insulation added long ago. Council semis and 1960s to 1980s houses often have 50mm to 100mm of wool, well below the 270mm that is now recommended. In most cases the fix is a top-up. Where old insulation is damp, dirty or damaged by rodents, removing it first gives a cleaner result.

Common loft problems we look for here

In older terraces we look closely at the condition of the roof timbers and felt, at any old water tanks and pipework, and at gaps where mice can get in. In newer houses the common issue is boarding laid straight onto the joists, which squashes insulation. Ashington sits close to the coast, so we also make sure the eaves stay clear for ventilation once the new layer is in, to keep condensation down.

What happens when we visit

We start with a free assessment of your loft in Ashington. We look at the depth and condition of any insulation, the access, the timbers, the ventilation and anything stored up there. You then get a written quotation that sets out the scope, the materials and the price before anything is agreed. We use Knauf Earthwool mineral wool loft roll, which is rated Euroclass A1 and non-combustible. The work is carried out by The Insulation Company or an approved installation partner, and we finish with completion checks. Eligible installations come with a written guarantee of up to five years, with the terms set out in your quotation.

Areas of Ashington we cover

We cover Ashington (NE63), including Hirst, North Seaton, Woodhorn and the estates around the town. We also cover Newbiggin-by-the-Sea (NE64) on the coast, Morpeth (NE61) to the west and Alnwick (NE66) further north. Ashington is roughly 55 to 60 miles north of Middlesbrough via the A19, and Alnwick is further still, so tell us your postcode and we will confirm. We also work in nearby Bedlington and Blyth. See how our loft insulation works.

Not listed? Call 0800 229 4668 or send us your postcode.