The Insulation Company helps homeowners arrange loft-insulation assessments, quotations and installation services across the UK.
South East · England
Andover began as a Hampshire market town, and an older core survives around the High Street and Guildhall, ringed by Victorian and Edwardian terraces. Its modern shape, though, owes most to the 1960s and 1970s, when Andover expanded rapidly as a London overspill town and estates spread across Winton, Cricketers and beyond. More recent new-build neighbourhoods such as Picket Twenty have added another layer. That history of steady growth means loft work here spans period cottages, overspill-era semis and brand-new homes.
We help homeowners across Andover and the surrounding Hampshire area arrange loft assessments, quotations and installation. Depending on the service, work may be completed by The Insulation Company or an approved installation partner.
The terraces near the town centre often have compact lofts with awkward access and thin or settled insulation. The 1960s and 1970s overspill estates around Winton and Cricketers were built to the standards of their day, so many carry older wool that has compressed over time and suits a top-up, frequently with storage boards laid straight onto shallow joists. Newer homes at Picket Twenty and the town's edge generally meet recent standards, so raised boarding or improved ventilation is often more useful there than adding depth. Roofs vary widely, so we assess each rather than assume.
Across Andover's mixed stock, the right first step depends on the era. Older roofs need airflow kept clear at the eaves so they can breathe, while on overspill and modern estates the priority is often lifting boarding above a proper depth of insulation rather than crushing it for storage. On any property we check that extractor fans vent outside rather than into the loft, since that is a common and avoidable cause of condensation.
Condensation in Andover lofts is frequently caused by poor ventilation or an extractor discharging into the roof space rather than a leak. Insulation alone will not solve a moisture problem, so we identify the actual cause before recommending work.
In Andover, cost is driven mainly by the age and access of the roof, whether existing boarding or old insulation needs lifting or removing, the depth of top-up required, and any ventilation work.
Many Andover lofts already have some insulation. Where it is sound we can top it up to a suitable wool build-up; where it is damp, contaminated or compressed we remove and replace it. A short assessment tells you which applies.
These are examples of our work elsewhere, shown to illustrate what a project involves. They did not necessarily take place in Andover.
Emma's front and rear bedrooms, split by a central chimney breast, both cooled quickly. We insulated the 40m² floor on both sides of the chimney to a full 300mm depth.
Example from our project library
Tom noticed condensation on the bedroom windows and rapid overnight heat loss. We gave his compact 31m² loft a full 300mm Knauf glass mineral wool layer, fitted carefully around the hatch and low edge bays.
Example from our project library
Peter's upstairs ran consistently colder than the ground floor even after a heating service. The 46m² loft was almost completely uninsulated, so we installed a full 300mm Knauf glass mineral wool layer from hatch to gable.
Example from our project library
We help homeowners across Andover and nearby Hampshire, from the town centre to Winton, Cricketers and Picket Twenty, as well as Whitchurch, Overton and Ludgershall. Request an assessment and we'll confirm coverage for your postcode.
Usually, yes. Overspill-era homes often carry insulation that has compressed over the years, so a top-up to a proper depth, sometimes with raised boarding for storage, is a common and worthwhile improvement.
Condensation is often caused by poor airflow or an extractor venting into the roof space. If you have noticed staining, we look at the cause first, because insulation alone will not fix a moisture problem.
Customer feedback
Feedback from customers who have used our insulation services.
Recommended. Friendly, efficient and did a great job in two very dirty loft spaces. All the waste shifted quickly. Top job. Thanks.
These guys are the best! Rory and Leo were very kind to me and got it all done in just a day. Thank you.
Jake and Rory supplied and fitted the insulation in our loft. They did an excellent job and I would recommend them.
It was refreshing to have two young lads who came in and worked incredibly hard on my loft. They came early and left late to get the job done. The best workers I’ve had in a long time, and I would recommend them 100%.
Good lads. They were professional throughout, took extra care and left the place spotless. We can already feel the difference with the fresh insulation.
Top man Leonardo with the insulation. Did the insulation in a day.
