The Insulation Company helps homeowners arrange loft-insulation assessments, quotations and installation services across the UK.
South West · England
Cheltenham is best known for its Regency architecture — the elegant stucco terraces, crescents and villas of Montpellier, Lansdown and the Bath Road — much of it listed or in conservation areas. Around this historic core sit Victorian and Edwardian terraces, interwar and post-war semis in Charlton Kings and Prestbury, and modern estates toward Bishop's Cleeve. That range means loft work here is rarely standard: a tall Regency villa with a complex roof and heritage constraints needs a very different approach from a 1930s semi or a recent estate house.
We help homeowners across Cheltenham and the surrounding South 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.
Cheltenham's Regency and Victorian villas often have tall, complex roofs with valley gutters, parapets and sometimes original slate, where careful assessment and a sympathetic approach matter — and where listed status or a conservation area can shape what is appropriate. The suburban semis of Charlton Kings, Prestbury and Warden Hill usually carry thin original wool suited to a top-up, frequently with storage boards laid straight onto the joists. Newer homes toward Bishop's Cleeve tend to have some insulation already, so the question is whether more, boarding, or better ventilation adds value. Period terraces near the centre often have compact, awkward lofts.
Cheltenham's historic and listed buildings call for a considered, breathable approach, so we assess how an older roof handles moisture before recommending a build-up and keep the eaves clear for airflow. The town's damp climate makes ventilation worth close attention across all its housing. On grand Regency roofs we also look at valley gutters, parapets and access before quoting, as these features shape both the method and the cost.
A damp, higher-rainfall climate means condensation and damp complaints are common in poorly ventilated Cheltenham lofts. Insulation alone will not cure a moisture problem, so we identify the actual cause — airflow, a roof leak or an extractor venting into the loft — before recommending work.
In Cheltenham, cost is driven mainly by the height and complexity of the roof — Regency villas with valley gutters and parapets take more care — whether old insulation needs removing, any heritage considerations, and boarding or ventilation work.
You tell us about your property and what you have noticed in the loft. Nothing is committed at this stage.
We review the property age, roof type, loft access and any existing insulation, moisture or ventilation concerns.
Where required, a survey or assessment is arranged so measurements and conditions can be checked in person.
You receive a clear written recommendation and quotation setting out the scope, materials, price and any guarantee.
Work is completed by The Insulation Company or an approved installation partner, with access protected throughout.
Final checks are carried out, the loft is left clean, and relevant documentation and any guarantee are supplied.
These are examples of our work elsewhere, shown to illustrate what a project involves. They did not necessarily take place in Cheltenham.
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 Cheltenham and the surrounding area, from Montpellier, Lansdown and the town centre to Charlton Kings, Prestbury and Warden Hill, as well as Bishop's Cleeve and Winchcombe. Request an assessment and we'll confirm coverage for your postcode.
Often, yes, but grander and listed Cheltenham homes need a careful, breathable approach, and any conservation or listed-building constraints must be respected. We assess the roof and recommend materials and methods suited to older buildings rather than a standard build-up.
A damp local 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.
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.
Very good, prompt and friendly service with an excellent result. Very pleased with the outcome. Well done lads.
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%.
