The Insulation Company helps homeowners arrange loft-insulation assessments, quotations and installation services across the UK.
South Wales · Wales
Cwmbran is unusual in South Wales for being a planned post-war new town, and its housing reflects that: much of the stock is 1950s–1970s estate housing laid out across neighbourhoods like Fairwater, St Dials and Coed Eva, with consistent designs and roof types. Around the edges you find older village housing in Llantarnam and Croesyceiliog, and newer developments have filled in since. Because so much of Cwmbran was built to similar patterns, a top-up over ageing original insulation is a very common conversation here.
We help homeowners across Cwmbran and the surrounding Torfaen 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 new-town estate homes that make up much of Cwmbran typically have straightforward loft spaces with thin original insulation from the era of construction, now often settled and well below current recommended depths — good candidates for a top-up over sound material. Many have storage boards laid straight onto the joists, compressing the wool beneath. The older village cottages around Llantarnam and Croesyceiliog have more varied and sometimes irregular roofs worth a closer look. Newer developments generally already have insulation, so the question there is usually boarding, ventilation or whether more depth is worthwhile.
Sitting in the Torfaen valley, Cwmbran sees plenty of rain and can hold damp, so ventilation matters even in more uniform estate housing. Piling insulation into the eaves can block airflow and cause condensation, so we keep the eaves clear and consider ventilation and insulation together. Where storage boards have compressed old insulation, we look at raised boarding to preserve the build-up.
Wet valley conditions make condensation common in poorly ventilated Cwmbran lofts, especially where an extractor has been run into the roof space. Insulation alone will not fix a moisture problem, so we identify the cause — airflow, a leak or an extractor venting into the loft — before recommending work.
In Cwmbran, cost is driven mainly by whether old insulation needs removing, the condition of existing material, and any boarding or ventilation work. The relatively uniform estate roofs often make access straightforward, which can help keep the job simple.
Many Cwmbran 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 Cwmbran.
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.
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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 Cwmbran and the wider Torfaen area, from Fairwater, St Dials and Coed Eva to Croesyceiliog, Llantarnam and Pontypool. Request an assessment and we'll confirm coverage for your postcode.
Often, yes. New-town homes of that era usually have thin original insulation that has since settled well below today's recommended depths, so a top-up over sound material is frequently worthwhile. We assess what is actually up there before recommending anything.
Very likely. Boards laid straight onto the joists compress the insulation beneath. 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.
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.
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.
