The Insulation Company helps homeowners arrange loft-insulation assessments, quotations and installation services across the UK.
East of England · England
Harlow was designated a New Town after the war and largely built from the 1950s onward, and that planned origin defines its housing. Neighbourhood estates such as The Stow, Bush Fair and Netteswell are filled with post-war and later terraces, semis, flats and maisonettes, while Old Harlow retains some older period property and newer schemes have been added around the edges. That means loft work here often involves consistent estate house types, though the older village stock and mid-century flats each bring their own considerations.
We help homeowners across Harlow and the surrounding Essex area arrange loft assessments, quotations and installation. Depending on the service, work may be completed by The Insulation Company or an approved installation partner.
Much of Harlow is post-war and post-1965 estate housing — terraces, semis and maisonettes across neighbourhoods like Netteswell, Bush Fair and Great Parndon — typically carrying thinning original insulation that suits a top-up, often with storage boards laid straight onto the joists. Flats and maisonettes raise questions about who is responsible for the roof space above. Old Harlow's older period homes have more varied, sometimes awkward lofts, while newer developments on the town's edge usually have insulation already, so the question becomes whether more depth, boarding or ventilation is worthwhile.
Harlow sits in comparatively dry Essex, but its shallow-pitched mid-century roof designs, together with poorly ventilated roof spaces, still bring condensation. Forcing insulation into the eaves blocks the roof's limited airflow, so we keep the eaves clear and treat ventilation and insulation together. On flats and maisonettes we also confirm what is shared and what is yours before recommending work.
Poorly ventilated roof spaces and shallow mid-century designs make condensation a common complaint in Harlow lofts. Insulation alone will not cure a moisture problem, so we check the actual cause — airflow, a leak or an extractor venting into the loft — before recommending work.
In Harlow, cost is driven mainly by the house type, whether old insulation needs removing, access on estate properties and flats, and any boarding or ventilation work. Established estate layouts often make access straightforward, while older Old Harlow homes can be more awkward.
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 Harlow.
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 Harlow and nearby Essex and Hertfordshire, from Netteswell, Bush Fair and Great Parndon to Old Harlow, as well as Sawbridgeworth, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Request an assessment and we'll confirm coverage for your postcode.
Sometimes, but it depends on who owns the roof space. On flats and maisonettes we first confirm what is shared and what is yours, then advise on insulation, boarding or ventilation for the part you are responsible for.
Shallow mid-century roofs and poor ventilation can cause condensation. If you have noticed damp 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.
