The Insulation Company helps homeowners arrange loft-insulation assessments, quotations and installation services across the UK.
South East · England
Basingstoke was transformed in the 1960s and 1970s under London's overspill expansion, and most of its housing dates from that push and the estate-building that followed. That gives the town a large stock of relatively consistent post-war and later homes across areas like Popley, Brighton Hill and Chineham, built with trussed roofs and, in many cases, some original insulation. Around the older village cores of Old Basing and the surrounding parishes there is a scattering of genuinely period property, so the town spans both modern estates and much older cottages.
We help homeowners across Basingstoke 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 expansion-era estates that make up much of Basingstoke — Popley, Brighton Hill, South Ham and Chineham — typically have accessible trussed lofts with thin original insulation that suits a straightforward top-up over sound existing wool. Boards have often been laid straight onto the joists for storage, compressing the layer beneath. Newer developments toward the town's edges usually already meet a reasonable standard. In contrast, the older cottages around Old Basing and the outlying villages can have shallow, irregular lofts and traditional roof construction that needs a more careful, breathable approach.
Because so much of Basingstoke's housing is broadly similar in age and construction, the key questions are usually about the state of existing insulation — whether it is even, dry and undisturbed — and whether ventilation and boarding would add more than extra depth. In the older village-core properties we take a different tack, keeping the eaves clear and favouring breathable materials so a traditional roof can still manage moisture.
Condensation shows up in poorly ventilated Basingstoke lofts, especially where boards trap the layer beneath or a bathroom extractor vents into the roof. We find the cause first rather than assuming more insulation will cure it.
In Basingstoke, cost is driven mainly by whether old insulation needs removing, any boarding or ventilation work, and access — generally easier on the estates than in the older village cores. Loft layout and headroom vary between developments.
Many Basingstoke 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.
Laura wanted to keep her raised central walkway for storage and roof access. We insulated the 35m² floor on both sides with 300mm of Knauf glass mineral wool, without compressing it under the boards.
Basingstoke
We help homeowners across Basingstoke and nearby Hampshire, from Popley, Brighton Hill and South Ham to Chineham and Old Basing, as well as Tadley, Overton and Oakley. Request an assessment and we'll confirm coverage for your postcode.
Many of the town's expansion-era homes carry thin original wool that benefits from a top-up, but not always. We check that the existing layer is even, dry and undisturbed, and tell you honestly whether adding depth, boarding or ventilation would help most.
Usually, yes. Boards laid straight onto the joists compress the insulation beneath and cut its effectiveness. We can lift them and reinstate storage on a raised boarding system so the build-up is preserved.
Customer feedback
Feedback from customers who have used our insulation services.
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.
Excellent workmanship. Work completed in a clean and tidy manner.
Lovely crew. They arrived on time and gave me an excellent quote. A friendly group of workers who kept me updated throughout the process.
