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Room to store things, with the warmth kept underneath

Boards laid straight on the joists squash the insulation and let heat out. A raised floor on legs leaves room for the full depth below. Free quotes.

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  • Natural and recycled options
  • Written quote first
  • No obligation
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Illustration: a raised storage floor above the insulation

About this service

We fix short legs to the joists and lay a boarded floor on top of them, so the insulation underneath keeps its full thickness and you still get somewhere to put the suitcases and Christmas decorations.

What’s included

  • Insulation brought up to depth first
  • Legs fixed to the joists, boards laid above
  • A storage area sized to your loft
  • Hatch and ladder, if you want them
  • Eaves and airflow kept clear
  • A written quote first

We price the job after looking at your loft. You get a written quotation before any work is agreed.

Why raised and not flat

Insulation works because of the air trapped in it. Press it flat under boards and most of that is lost. Raising the floor on legs above the joists leaves space for the full depth beneath, so the loft stays warm downstairs and useful upstairs.

How much floor you can have

It depends on the shape of the loft, where the water tank and any trusses sit, and how much headroom there is. We’ll suggest a sensible area: often a strip from the hatch plus a storage deck where it’s easiest to reach.

Make it easy to use

A folding ladder, a light and an insulated hatch make a boarded loft far more practical. We can fit them on the same visit and include them in the quote.

The process

How it works

  1. Tell us about your home

    Your postcode, the kind of house and what you’d like done. It takes about a minute and costs nothing.

  2. We talk it through

    We get in touch, explain the options in plain words and, where the job needs it, come and look at the loft.

  3. Your quote, in writing

    You get a written quote with the work, the material and the price. Take your time over it.

  4. Only if you’re happy

    There’s no obligation. If you go ahead, we agree a day that suits you and do the work.

Raised loft boarding: your questions answered

Is it a loft conversion?
No. It’s a storage floor for light household things, not a room to live in.
How much weight can it take?
It’s for boxes and household storage. If you plan to store anything unusually heavy, tell us and we’ll advise.
Can you board over my existing insulation?
Yes, as long as it’s in good order. We usually top it up first so it reaches a good depth before the boards go on.
Do you fit ladders and lights too?
Yes, and it makes sense to do it at the same time.

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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.

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