East Midlands, England
Loft insulation in Leicester: keep the warmth in
Planning loft insulation for a home in Leicester? Tell us a little about your home and we’ll explain the options, including sheep’s wool and recycled materials, then quote in writing for free.
Loft services in Leicester
Leicester in numbers
The 2021 Census recorded roughly 151,000 households in Leicester. About 37% of homes are semi-detached houses, 27% terraces, 23% flats and maisonettes and 14% detached houses and bungalows. About half of homes are owner-occupied (51%), while 28% are rented privately and 21% from social landlords. Roughly 61% of homes have three bedrooms or more.
Lofts in Leicester
Semi-detached houses account for 37% of homes. In many, an older thin layer just needs bringing up to depth with a second layer across the joists, in mineral wool or a natural alternative.
27% of homes in Leicester are terraced. Terrace lofts are usually compact, with brick party walls either side; the insulation should meet each wall without gaps, and we check the walls themselves are complete.
28% of households rent privately. If you’re renting, insulation is something to raise with your landlord, who looks after the building; landlords can ask us for a quote in the usual way.
Asking for a quote in Leicester
As well as Leicester, we cover Wigston, Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe, Birstall, Oadby and Enderby and Narborough and everywhere in between.
You don’t need to know what’s up there before you ask. We’ll ask about the house and, where it helps, come and look before we quote.
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics, Leicester built-up area; bedroom figures are approximate. Rounded percentages.
What happens next
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Tell us about your home
Your postcode and a few details. Free, with no obligation.
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We explain the options
Including natural and recycled materials, in plain words.
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A written quote
The work, the material and the price, before anything is agreed.
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Your decision
Go ahead only if you’re happy.
Questions about loft insulation in Leicester
How many homes in Leicester are houses?
78% of households live in a house or bungalow and 23% in a flat or maisonette, according to the 2021 Census.
Where will the insulation go?
On the loft floor, between the joists and in a layer across them, with the eaves left clear for air.
My loft is boarded straight onto the joists. Is that a problem?
It usually means the insulation underneath is squashed. We can lift the boards, insulate properly and refit them on a raised floor.
I rent in Leicester. Can I have my loft insulated?
It’s your landlord’s decision, as they’re responsible for the building. Council and housing association tenants should contact their landlord’s repairs team. Landlords can ask us for a quote.
Do you cover places near Leicester?
Yes, we work across England and Wales, including Wigston, Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe, Birstall, Oadby and Enderby and Narborough.
How deep should my loft insulation be?
Around 270 mm is the depth commonly recommended for mineral wool. We’ll suggest a depth for your loft in the quote.
Find out what your loft needs, in plain words
Tell us about your home. We’ll explain the options and send a written quote. No obligation.