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Loft insulation in Lancing and Sompting: warmer, explained plainly

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What it means for the lofts here

40% of homes in Lancing and Sompting are semi-detached. A typical semi has a roomy loft with one party wall, plenty of space to insulate well and often to store things too, on a floor raised above the insulation.

Terraces make up 19% of the housing here. Many are older, with roofs that like to stay dry, so breathable materials such as sheep’s wool can be a comfortable fit alongside good airflow at the eaves.

42% of households own their home outright, so many people have been in the same house for years. Insulation laid back then was often thinner than what’s suggested today and may have settled since.

Lancing and Sompting in numbers

Around 12,600 households live in Lancing and Sompting (Census 2021). Most people live in semi-detached houses (40%), with flats and maisonettes next (21%), then terraces (19%) and detached houses and bungalows (18%). Ownership is at 74%, including 42% who own outright; 15% of households rent privately and 12% rent socially. Homes with three or more bedrooms account for about 53%.

Free, written quotes in Lancing and Sompting

We work across Lancing and Sompting and the places around it, including Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing, Southwick, Rustington and Littlehampton.

If you’re interested in sheep’s wool or recycled insulation, say so on the form and we’ll include it in the quote alongside mineral wool.

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics, Lancing and Sompting built-up area; bedroom figures are approximate. Rounded percentages.

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Questions about loft insulation in Lancing and Sompting

What are most homes in Lancing and Sompting like?

The most common are semi-detached houses (40% of households at the 2021 Census), followed by flats at 21%.

Does sheep’s wool insulate as well as mineral wool?

About as well, depth for depth. People choose it because it’s pleasant to handle and copes well with damp.

I’m in a village outside Lancing and Sompting. Can I still ask?

Of course. Villages and nearby towns such as Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing, Southwick, Rustington and Littlehampton are all covered. See all the towns we list in West Sussex.

My loft was insulated years ago. Should I add more?

Very possibly. If it sits level with the top of the joists or below, a second layer across them is usually worthwhile.

How can I tell if mine is too thin?

If you can see the tops of the joists, it probably is.

Can I keep my loft storage?

Yes. A floor raised on legs above the insulation keeps the storage without squashing the insulation.

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