The Insulation Company helps homeowners arrange loft-insulation assessments, quotations and installation services across the UK.
London · England
Havering lies at the far north-eastern edge of Greater London, more suburban and semi-rural than most of the capital. Hornchurch and Upminster are quintessential interwar suburbs — street after street of 1930s semi-detached homes built as London spread eastwards along the railway — while Rainham, closer to the Thames marshes, mixes older cottages, post-war housing and newer development. Bungalows feature on many Upminster roads. With so much interwar and suburban stock, loft work in Havering is largely about generous semi-detached voids carrying thin, settled original insulation.
We help homeowners across Havering and the surrounding east-London 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 1930s semis that define Hornchurch and Upminster generally have thin original insulation, long since settled below today's depths, so a top-up over sound material is often the sensible step — and many carry boards laid straight onto the joists for storage. Bungalows around Upminster have large roof areas where a proper build-up pays off, though the low void can be awkward to work in. Towards Rainham, older cottages and post-war and newer homes vary considerably, so what is genuinely in the loft is best confirmed on inspection.
Havering's interwar roofs were not designed for modern ventilation, so we keep the eaves clear and consider airflow when adding insulation. Part-converted lofts are common in these suburban semis, so we check whether the work is at loft-floor joist level or a room-in-roof needing rafter-level treatment. Boarded hatches and storage decks often hide compressed wool, and larger suburban roofs simply take more material to bring up to standard.
Poorly ventilated Havering lofts often develop condensation, especially where a kitchen or bathroom extractor has been vented into the roof space. We trace the cause first rather than assuming more insulation will resolve it.
In Havering, the roof area of the larger semis and bungalows, the depth and condition of existing insulation, access and parking, and any removal, boarding or ventilation work are the main influences on a quotation.
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 Havering.
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 the borough, from Hornchurch and Upminster to Rainham, Elm Park and the Romford fringes. Request an assessment and we'll confirm coverage for your postcode.
Frequently, yes. These interwar semis were insulated to standards well below today's, and the original wool tends to settle over the years, so a top-up over sound material is often worthwhile. We assess what is genuinely in the loft before recommending anything.
Yes. Bungalows have a large roof area for their footprint, so insulation makes a real difference, although the low, wide void can be awkward to move around in. We assess access and airflow and suggest a suitable build-up.
Customer feedback
Feedback from customers who have used our insulation services.
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%.
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.
