The Insulation Company helps homeowners arrange loft-insulation assessments, quotations and installation services across the UK.
North West · England
Runcorn is really two towns in one. The old town by the Mersey holds Victorian terraces built for workers on the docks and chemical industry, while the New Town expansion of the 1960s and 70s added large planned estates at Halton Brook, Palacefields and Castlefields, much of it post-1965 housing built to the standards of its day. That split shapes loft work here: an older terrace with a shallow, felted loft behaves quite differently from a system-built new-town house that may already have some insulation but poor ventilation.
We help homeowners across Runcorn and the surrounding North West 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 old-town terraces often have compact lofts with limited headroom, awkward hatch access above a stairwell and insulation laid decades ago that has since compressed. The New Town estates from the 1960s and 70s are a different proposition: many carry thin original insulation that has done its time and suits a top-up, and some were built with roof and ventilation details that are worth checking, as poor airflow can leave these lofts prone to condensation. Newer developments around the town's edge usually have more insulation already in place.
The mild but damp Mersey-side climate, together with the industrial estuary setting, makes ventilation and moisture worth close attention in Runcorn lofts. Forcing insulation hard into the eaves of an older terrace or a New Town house can block airflow and encourage condensation, so we keep the eaves clear and treat ventilation and insulation together. Where original felt or dated roof details are present, we check how the roof breathes before recommending a deeper build-up.
Damp estuary weather makes condensation and staining common in poorly ventilated Runcorn lofts, particularly in some of the New Town stock. Insulation alone will not cure a moisture problem, so we identify the cause — airflow, a leak or an extractor venting into the loft — before recommending work.
In Runcorn, cost is driven mainly by loft access and the type of property, from an old-town terrace to a New Town estate house, whether old insulation needs removing, and any boarding or ventilation work. Access on the terraced streets can also be a factor.
Many Runcorn 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 Runcorn.
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 Runcorn and the surrounding area, from the old town by the Mersey to Halton Brook, Palacefields and Castlefields, as well as Widnes, Frodsham and Helsby. Request an assessment and we'll confirm coverage for your postcode.
Often, yes. Insulation from that era has usually thinned or compressed over time, and some estate roofs were built with ventilation details worth checking. We assess what is there and advise on a top-up and any ventilation work rather than assuming it is fine.
The damp estuary climate makes ventilation important. 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.
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.
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.
