The Insulation Company helps homeowners arrange loft-insulation assessments, quotations and installation services across the UK.
Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland
Craigavon was planned in the 1960s as a new town linking the older centres of Portadown and Lurgan, so its housing is unusually modern for Northern Ireland. Purpose-built 1960s and 1970s new-town estates fill the central area between the two towns; the flanking centres of Portadown and Lurgan add Victorian and Edwardian terraces and interwar housing; and newer estates continue to spread on the edges. That contrast between planned mid-century housing and older terraced streets means loft work here varies more than the new-town label suggests.
We help homeowners across Craigavon and the surrounding area arrange loft assessments and quotations, and connect them with installation. Depending on the service, work may be completed by The Insulation Company or an approved installation partner.
The 1960s and 1970s new-town houses at the heart of Craigavon usually have insulation already, so the question is often whether topping it up, improving ventilation or adding boarding gives a worthwhile improvement rather than assuming more depth is needed — and some of this stock has flat or shallow-pitched roofs that need particular assessment. The older terraces of Portadown and Lurgan have more compact, steeply pitched lofts with awkward access and thin, settled insulation. Interwar and post-war semis across the wider area typically carry ageing wool that suits a top-up, frequently with storage boards laid straight onto the joists.
Craigavon's wet, mild Atlantic climate makes ventilation and condensation worth close attention, and the low-lying setting near Lough Neagh adds to the damp. Packing insulation hard into the eaves can block airflow and encourage condensation, so we keep the eaves clear and treat ventilation and insulation as one question. On the new town's flatter or shallow-pitched roofs, and on older terraced roofs, we assess how the covering is coping before recommending a build-up.
The damp Atlantic climate and low-lying setting near Lough Neagh make condensation and mould common in poorly ventilated Craigavon lofts. Insulation alone will not cure a moisture problem, so we check for the real cause — airflow, a leak or an extractor venting into the loft — before recommending work.
In Craigavon, cost is driven mainly by the roof type on new-town housing, existing insulation, whether old material needs removing, loft access on older terraces, and any boarding or ventilation work.
Many Craigavon 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 Craigavon.
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 Craigavon and nearby towns, from the central new-town estates to Portadown and Lurgan, as well as Banbridge, Armagh and Moira. Request an assessment and we'll confirm coverage for your postcode.
New-town homes usually have some insulation already, and some have flat or shallow-pitched roofs that need particular assessment. We check the roof type and existing insulation before recommending a top-up, boarding, ventilation or another approach.
The damp climate and low-lying setting near Lough Neagh make 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.
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.
Quick, professional and great communication. Very happy with the service.
