The Insulation Company helps homeowners arrange loft-insulation assessments, quotations and installation services across the UK.
West Midlands · England
Solihull is one of the greener corners of the West Midlands, and its housing leans towards comfortable interwar and later suburbia. Spacious 1930s semis and detached houses line the roads of Olton, Shirley and Solihull itself, while Knowle and Dorridge keep a village character with period cottages and larger family homes among modern executive estates. That suburban stock shapes loft work here: many roofs are generous and already insulated, so the questions are usually about topping up, boarding for storage and keeping ventilation right.
We help homeowners across Solihull and the surrounding West Midlands area arrange loft assessments, quotations and installation. Depending on the service, work may be completed by The Insulation Company or an approved installation partner.
Much of Solihull's housing is interwar and post-war semi-detached and detached, typically with reasonable loft headroom and original wool that has thinned or compressed over the years — ideal candidates for a top-up. Boards are frequently laid straight onto the joists for storage, squashing the insulation beneath. The older village properties around Knowle and Dorridge can have more complex or period roofs, while newer executive homes usually have some insulation already, so the real question is whether adding depth, boarding or ventilation is worthwhile.
Solihull's larger suburban lofts are often used for storage, and boards laid directly on the joists compress the insulation and cut its performance. Raised boarding restores the depth while keeping a usable floor. We keep the eaves clear for airflow, check that extractors vent outside rather than into the loft, and on older Knowle and Dorridge properties assess how a period roof breathes before recommending a deeper build-up.
Even in well-built Solihull homes, a poorly ventilated loft can suffer condensation, especially where a bathroom fan vents into the roof. Insulation alone will not cure damp, so we check airflow and the source of any moisture before recommending work.
In Solihull, cost is driven mainly by the size of the loft, whether raised boarding is wanted over the insulation, and any top-up or ventilation work. Removing old or storage-laden boards can also add to a job.
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 Solihull.
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 Solihull and nearby areas, from Olton, Shirley and Solihull town to Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Heath, as well as neighbouring Birmingham and Coventry. Request an assessment and we'll confirm coverage for your postcode.
Yes. Boards laid straight onto the joists squash the insulation, but raised loft boarding lifts the floor above a full depth of wool, so you keep both usable storage and proper performance. We can advise on the right layout for your loft.
Even well-built homes can suffer condensation if the loft is poorly ventilated, especially where a fan vents into the roof. We check airflow and the source of any moisture, because insulation alone will not fix a damp 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.
