Loft Insulation in Garforth

Homes in Garforth and their lofts

Garforth sits about six or seven miles east of Leeds city centre. It grew on coal mining, which in this part of east Leeds largely ended in the 1960s. Since then the town has grown steadily, helped by Leeds and by the M1 and A1(M) close by, so today it mixes older brick terraces and cottages with large areas of post-war housing and newer private estates.

The loft you have depends a lot on when your house was built. Post-war houses often have 50mm to 100mm of wool laid decades ago, which has usually settled. A top-up to the recommended 270mm is normally all that is needed. If you live in a bungalow, the loft covers the whole footprint of the home, so getting the insulation right makes a real difference. Newer homes usually start with more, but storage boards laid straight on the joists often squash it, and raised loft boarding fixes that.

Common loft problems we look for here

In older terraces and cottages we check the timbers and felt, look for damp and condensation, and make sure the eaves stay clear so the loft can breathe. In any home we look at old water tanks and pipes, gaps around the hatch and signs of mice. If the old insulation is damp or dirty, we may suggest removing it first.

What happens when we visit

We start with a free assessment of your loft in Garforth. 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.

Many people in Garforth want to keep using the loft for storage. If that is you, we can add raised boarding above the new insulation and fit a metal loft ladder at the same time, so the loft stays warm and easy to use.

Areas of Garforth we cover

We cover Garforth and the wider LS25 postcode district, including East Garforth, Kippax, Micklefield and Aberford, and nearby Barwick-in-Elmet (LS15). Garforth is at the southern edge of the area we cover, roughly 60 miles from Middlesbrough, so we plan visits in advance and agree a date with you. We also work in Leeds, Selby and Wakefield. Find out more about how we insulate lofts.

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