The Insulation Company helps homeowners arrange loft-insulation assessments, quotations and installation services across the UK.
South West · England
Chippenham is an old market town on the River Avon in north Wiltshire, close to both the Cotswolds and Bath. Its housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces and older stone buildings near the historic centre to interwar and post-war semis in the suburbs, with traditional Cotswold and Bath stone cottages in the surrounding villages and large modern estates on the edges. That range means loft work is rarely one job — a solid stone cottage built to breathe behaves quite differently from a 1970s estate house, and each asks for its own approach.
We help homeowners across Chippenham 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.
Chippenham's older terraces and stone buildings near the centre often have compact lofts with awkward access and insulation that has settled over the years. Traditional Cotswold and Bath stone cottages in the surrounding villages need a breathable approach, as their walls and roofs were built to let moisture move. The interwar and post-war semis of the suburbs usually carry thin original wool suited to a top-up, frequently with storage boards laid straight onto the joists. Newer homes on the estates toward the edges tend to have some insulation already, so the question becomes whether adding more, boarding, or improving ventilation is worthwhile.
The damp Avon valley and Wiltshire climate make ventilation and moisture worth close attention. Packing insulation hard into the eaves of an older Chippenham roof can block airflow and encourage condensation, so we keep the eaves clear and treat ventilation and insulation together. On traditional stone and older buildings we take particular care to keep the structure breathable, using materials that suit older construction rather than sealing moisture in.
The damp Avon valley makes condensation and damp complaints common in poorly ventilated Chippenham 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 Chippenham, cost is driven mainly by loft access, whether old insulation needs removing, the type of construction — a breathable approach on a stone cottage differs from a standard semi — and any 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 Chippenham.
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 Chippenham and the surrounding area, from the town centre and older terraces to the suburban estates and stone-built villages, as well as Corsham, Calne and Melksham. Request an assessment and we'll confirm coverage for your postcode.
Often, yes, but traditional Cotswold and Bath stone cottages need a breathable approach so moisture can keep moving through the structure. We assess the construction and recommend materials suited to older buildings rather than sealing the roof up.
The damp Avon valley 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.
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.
