Loft Insulation in Consett

Homes in Consett and their lofts

Consett grew around its steelworks, which closed in 1980, and much of its older housing is terraced streets built for the workforce, in areas such as Blackhill, Bridgehill and Leadgate. Shotley Bridge has larger Victorian stone houses, while Delves Lane and Moorside have post-war and later estates. Since the steelworks closed, new private housing has been built around the town as well.

Because the town stands on high, exposed ground, a well-insulated loft matters more here than in many places. The recommended depth for mineral wool is 270mm, and the Energy Saving Trust says a quarter of the heat can be lost through the roof of an uninsulated home. Older lofts in Consett often have far less than 270mm. A top-up brings them up to depth without disturbing what is already there, as long as it is dry and in reasonable condition.

Wind-driven rain and cold can also show up in the loft as damp patches or condensation, so we check ventilation and the state of the roof underside as part of every assessment. Consett is about 40 miles north-west of Middlesbrough. Start with how loft insulation works if you want the background.

What we check in a Consett loft

At the free assessment we measure the existing insulation, look for damp, check that air can move at the eaves and look at how any tanks and pipes are protected. In the larger stone houses in Shotley Bridge, lofts can be bigger and less regular than in the terraces, with more timbers to work around, so we plan the job carefully. Where you want to keep storage space, raised loft boarding lifts the boards above 270mm of insulation. You then get a written quotation setting out the scope, materials and price before anything is agreed. The work is done by The Insulation Company or an approved installation partner, and finished with completion checks.

Common loft problems we look for here

• Thin insulation in older terraces and stone houses.
• Damp or condensation on the underside of the roof, often linked to blocked eaves. See loft ventilation.
• Exposed tanks and pipes at risk in a cold loft once the floor is fully insulated.
• Storage on crushed insulation, which raised loft boarding solves.

Areas of Consett we cover

We work across Consett, including the town centre, Blackhill, Bridgehill, Shotley Bridge, Leadgate, Delves Lane and Moorside. Postcode district: DH8. Nearby, we also cover Stanley and Whickham.

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