The Insulation Company helps homeowners arrange loft-insulation assessments, quotations and installation services across the UK.
South East · England
Newbury grew wealthy on the cloth trade and later the Kennet and Avon Canal, and its historic centre still carries handsome Georgian and older buildings around the Market Place and Northbrook Street. Around the core sit Victorian and Edwardian terraces, then interwar and post-war semis at Wash Common and Speenhamland, and more recent estates spreading toward the edges. That mix of period, mid-century and modern housing means loft work here is rarely one standard job — a canal-side period roof behaves quite differently from a 1990s estate house.
We help homeowners across Newbury and the surrounding West Berkshire 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 terraces near the centre and canal often have compact lofts with awkward access and thin or long-settled insulation. Interwar and post-war semis around Wash Common and Speen typically carry older wool that suits a top-up, frequently with storage boards laid straight onto the joists over inadequate depth. Newer homes toward the town's edge usually meet recent standards, so raised boarding or improved ventilation is often the more useful step. Older period and canal-side properties reward a more careful approach, keeping the eaves clear so the roof can breathe.
Across Newbury's mix of ages, the sensible first step varies. Older roofs need airflow kept clear at the eaves so they can breathe, while on newer estates the priority is often lifting boarding above a proper depth of insulation rather than crushing it for storage. On any property we check that bathroom and kitchen extractors vent outside rather than into the loft, since that is a common and avoidable cause of condensation whatever the age of the house.
Condensation in Newbury lofts is often caused by poor ventilation or an extractor discharging into the roof space rather than a leak. Insulation alone will not cure a moisture problem, so we identify the actual cause before recommending work.
In Newbury, cost is driven mainly by the age and access of the roof, whether existing boarding or old insulation needs lifting or removing, the depth of top-up required, and any boarding or ventilation work.
Many Newbury 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 Newbury.
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 Newbury and nearby West Berkshire, from the town centre and Speenhamland to Wash Common and Speen, as well as Thatcham, Hungerford and Kintbury. Request an assessment and we'll confirm coverage for your postcode.
Usually, yes, but older roofs need care. We keep the eaves clear for airflow and choose suitable materials rather than sealing the roof tight, so you gain warmth without encouraging condensation.
Condensation is often 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.
Customer feedback
Feedback from customers who have used our insulation services.
Good lads. They were professional throughout, took extra care and left the place spotless. We can already feel the difference with the fresh insulation.
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