The Insulation Company helps homeowners arrange loft-insulation assessments, quotations and installation services across the UK.
North West · England
Burnley grew on cotton, and its streets still show it. Dense terraces of brick and local stone fill Daneshouse, Trinity and Stoneyholme, built for mill workers within walking distance of the weaving sheds, while interwar semis line the roads out toward Rosegrove and Rosehill and post-war estates sit above the town. With the Pennines close by and plenty of exposure, loft work here rarely follows a single template: a stone weavers' terrace with a shallow, felted loft behaves quite differently from a sheltered 1950s semi carrying settled wool.
We help homeowners across Burnley and the surrounding North West 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 older terraces around central Burnley often have compact lofts with limited headroom, tight hatch access above the stairs and insulation laid many years ago that has since flattened. Stone-built weavers' housing can have heavier, less regular roof structures that need looking at on their own terms. The town's interwar and post-war semis in Ightenhill, Rosehill and Pike Hill usually carry thin original wool that suits a top-up, frequently with storage boards laid straight onto the joists, while newer estate homes toward the edge tend to have some insulation already in place.
Sitting close to the Pennines, Burnley sees plenty of rain and cold, damp spells, so ventilation and moisture deserve real attention. Forcing insulation hard into the eaves of an exposed terrace can block airflow and encourage condensation, so we keep the eaves clear and treat ventilation and insulation together. Where original bituminous felt sits beneath the tiles or slates, we check how the roof breathes before recommending a deeper build-up.
Cold, wet Pennine-edge weather makes condensation and staining common in poorly ventilated Burnley lofts. Insulation on its own will not cure a moisture problem, so we look for the real cause — airflow, a roof leak or a bathroom extractor venting into the loft — before recommending any work.
In Burnley, cost is driven mainly by loft access on the terraced streets, the type of roof structure, whether old insulation needs removing, and any boarding or ventilation work. Parking and access on the narrow inner-town roads can also be a factor.
Many Burnley 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 Burnley.
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.
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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.
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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 Burnley and the wider area, from Daneshouse, Trinity and Stoneyholme to Ightenhill, Rosehill and Pike Hill, as well as Padiham, Brierfield and Nelson. Request an assessment and we'll confirm coverage for your postcode.
Usually, yes, though heavier stone-built roofs and shallow lofts change the method and material choice. We assess the structure and access, keep the eaves clear for airflow and recommend a build-up that suits the roof rather than a standard job.
The cold, wet Pennine-edge climate makes ventilation important. If you have noticed condensation or staining, we look at the cause — airflow, a leak or an extractor venting into the loft — because insulation alone will not fix a moisture problem.
Customer feedback
Feedback from customers who have used our insulation services.
An incredibly professional and efficient service. I can’t fault them in the slightest and would recommend them to anyone looking for this kind of service.
The crew showed up on time, explained everything clearly, finished faster than expected, and we noticed the house felt more comfortable almost immediately.
I was looking at getting my roof insulated but was shocked by the price of some of the quotes I received. I stumbled across these guys and could not be more pleased. Great quality work for a fantastic price.
Smooth and stress-free process. The team were polite, efficient and did a great job. Really pleased with the results. Thanks guys!
These guys were the nicest and provided the best service. They did the job much quicker than expected. Very happy with the job and the price. Highly recommend.
The boys were very kind and well advised. They got the job done quickly and smoothly. My loft was in pretty bad shape, as I have a slight hoarding problem, and they passed no judgement. Thank you for your service.
