The Insulation Company helps homeowners arrange loft-insulation assessments, quotations and installation services across the UK.
South East · England
Hemel Hempstead was designated a New Town in 1947, and its planned post-war estates still define much of the place — Adeyfield, Bennetts End, Highfield, Warners End and Grovehill were laid out from the 1950s onward, followed by later developments at Woodhall Farm. Alongside them sits the historic Old Town, with its Georgian and Victorian houses along the High Street. That contrast between planned new-town housing and older stock means loft work in Hemel varies far more than a single new town might suggest.
We help homeowners across Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding Hertfordshire 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 semis and terraces of Adeyfield, Bennetts End and Grovehill were built to the standards of their day, so many carry older, thin insulation that has settled over the decades and suits a top-up — frequently with storage boards laid straight onto shallow joists. Old Town houses tend to have steeper, more compact period lofts with awkward access. Later private estates and 1980s–90s homes toward Woodhall Farm and Leverstock Green usually have some insulation in place already, so the more useful question is often raised boarding or ventilation rather than extra depth.
Across Hemel's post-war estates, a common issue is boards laid directly onto joists that leave too little insulation beneath them, so raising the boarding above a proper depth of insulation is often the real fix. On older Old Town roofs, keeping the eaves clear for airflow matters more. Whatever the age of the house, we check that extractor fans vent outside rather than into the loft, as that is a frequent and avoidable cause of condensation.
In Hemel Hempstead lofts, condensation is often caused by poor ventilation or an extractor discharging into the roof space rather than a genuine leak. Insulation alone will not cure a moisture problem, so we look for the real cause before recommending work.
In Hemel Hempstead, cost is driven mainly by the age and layout of the roof, whether existing boarding or old insulation needs lifting or removing, the depth of top-up required, and any ventilation work.
Many Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead.
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.
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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 Hemel Hempstead and nearby Hertfordshire, from Adeyfield, Bennetts End and Grovehill to Warners End, the Old Town and Woodhall Farm, as well as Berkhamsted, Tring and Kings Langley. Request an assessment and we'll confirm coverage for your postcode.
Often, yes. Boards fixed directly to the joists usually leave too little insulation beneath them. Raised loft boarding lifts the storage deck above a proper depth of insulation, so you keep both the storage and the warmth.
Condensation is frequently caused by poor airflow or an extractor venting into the roof space. If you have noticed staining, we look at the cause first, because insulation alone will not fix a moisture problem.
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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.
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.
