The Insulation Company helps homeowners arrange loft-insulation assessments, quotations and installation services across the UK.
South West · England
Stroud sits where the Five Valleys meet on the edge of the Cotswolds, and its housing carries a strong industrial and rural character. Cotswold stone cottages and Victorian mill-workers' terraces climb the steep valley sides, many of them traditional or listed; interwar and post-war semis fill the flatter ground; and modern estates spread toward Stonehouse. That mix means loft work here is rarely standard: a solid-stone hillside cottage built to breathe behaves quite differently from a 1960s semi, and the two need different materials and methods.
We help homeowners across Stroud and the surrounding South 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.
Stroud's Cotswold stone cottages and mill-workers' terraces often cling to steep valley sides, with compact, awkwardly accessed roofs and insulation laid many years ago. These solid-stone buildings were designed to let moisture move, so a breathable approach matters. The interwar and post-war semis on the flatter ground usually carry thin original wool suited to a top-up, frequently with storage boards laid straight onto the joists. Newer homes toward Stonehouse and the estates tend to have some insulation already, so the question becomes whether adding more, boarding, or improving ventilation is worthwhile. Hillside access can shape the work as much as the roof itself.
The damp valleys around Stroud, together with breathable stone construction, make moisture management especially important. Packing insulation hard into the eaves of an older stone roof can block airflow and trap moisture, so we keep the eaves clear and treat ventilation and insulation together. On traditional and listed buildings we take particular care to keep the structure breathable, using natural materials such as sheep wool that suit older construction.
The damp valley setting and breathable stone construction around Stroud make moisture management important. Insulation alone will not cure a damp problem, and sealing an older roof can trap moisture, so we identify the real cause — airflow, a leak or an extractor venting into the loft — before recommending work.
In Stroud, cost is driven mainly by hillside access, the choice of a breathable material suited to older stone construction, whether old insulation needs removing, and any boarding or ventilation work. Steep valley roads can also affect access.
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 Stroud.
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 Stroud and the surrounding area, from the town and the Five Valleys to the hillside villages, as well as Nailsworth, Stonehouse and Painswick. Request an assessment and we'll confirm coverage for your postcode.
Often, yes, but traditional stone cottages need a breathable approach so moisture can keep moving through the structure. We assess the construction, keep the eaves clear for airflow and recommend materials such as sheep wool that suit older buildings rather than sealing the roof up.
The damp valley setting and breathable stone construction make moisture management 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.
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.
