The Insulation Company helps homeowners arrange loft-insulation assessments, quotations and installation services across the UK.
Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland
Newtownabbey grew largely in the twentieth century as a cluster of suburban districts on Belfast's northern edge, so its housing leans more modern than most Northern Ireland towns. Interwar and post-war suburban housing and council estates fill Rathcoole, Monkstown and Glengormley; there are older Victorian and Edwardian terraces in the longer-established parts; and extensive modern estates spread toward Jordanstown and the shore of Belfast Lough. That mostly twentieth-century character means loft work here often centres on top-ups and improvements rather than first-time insulation.
We help homeowners across Newtownabbey and the surrounding area arrange loft assessments and quotations, and connect them with installation. Depending on the service, work may be completed by The Insulation Company or an approved installation partner.
Much of Newtownabbey's stock is interwar and post-war semi-detached and council housing across Rathcoole, Monkstown and Glengormley, typically carrying ageing wool that suits a top-up, frequently with storage boards laid straight onto the joists. The older terraces in the established areas have more compact, steeply pitched lofts with awkward access. The many modern estates toward Jordanstown usually have insulation already, so the question is often whether adding more, or improving ventilation and boarding, gives a worthwhile improvement rather than assuming more depth is needed. Homes near the lough shore are a little more exposed to the weather.
Newtownabbey's wet, mild Atlantic climate makes ventilation and condensation worth close attention, and homes toward the lough shore are more exposed. Packing insulation hard into the eaves of an older roof can block airflow and encourage condensation, so we keep the eaves clear and treat ventilation and insulation as one question. On older terraced roofs we assess how the covering is coping before recommending a build-up.
The damp Atlantic climate makes condensation and mould common in poorly ventilated Newtownabbey lofts. Insulation alone will not cure a moisture problem, so we check for the real cause — airflow, a leak or an extractor venting into the loft — before recommending work.
In Newtownabbey, cost is driven mainly by whether old insulation needs removing, the existing insulation on modern estate homes, loft access, and any boarding or ventilation work.
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 Newtownabbey.
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 Newtownabbey and nearby towns, from Rathcoole, Monkstown and Glengormley to Jordanstown and the modern estates, as well as Carrickfergus, Ballyclare and north Belfast. Request an assessment and we'll confirm coverage for your postcode.
Often, yes. Interwar and post-war homes frequently carry thin, settled wool, so a top-up over sound existing insulation is a straightforward improvement. We check the depth, keep the eaves clear and confirm whether boarding or ventilation would help too.
The damp Atlantic climate makes ventilation important, especially near the lough shore. If you have noticed condensation 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.
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.
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.
