The Insulation Company helps homeowners arrange loft-insulation assessments, quotations and installation services across the UK.
South West · England
Taunton, the county town of Somerset, sits on the Vale of Taunton Deane between the Quantock and Blackdown Hills. Its housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces near the centre to interwar and post-war semis in the surrounding suburbs, with traditional cob and stone cottages on the rural fringe and modern estates spreading toward the M5. That range means loft work is rarely one job — a solid-walled cob cottage behaves quite differently from a 1930s semi or a recent estate house, and each asks for its own approach.
We help homeowners across Taunton 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.
Taunton's older terraces near the town centre often have compact lofts with awkward access and insulation that has settled over the years. Cob and stone cottages around the villages of the Vale need a breathable approach, as their walls and roofs were built to let moisture move. The interwar and post-war semis of the suburbs usually carry thin original wool suited to a top-up, frequently with storage boards laid straight onto the joists. Newer homes on the estates toward the motorway tend to have some insulation already, so the question becomes whether adding more, boarding, or improving ventilation is worthwhile.
The Somerset Levels and Vale bring damp, low-lying conditions, so ventilation and moisture deserve close attention. Packing insulation hard into the eaves of an older Taunton roof can block airflow and encourage condensation, so we keep the eaves clear and treat ventilation and insulation together. On cob and traditional buildings we take particular care to keep the structure breathable, using materials that suit older construction rather than sealing moisture in.
The damp, low-lying Somerset landscape makes condensation and damp complaints common in poorly ventilated Taunton lofts. Insulation alone will not cure a moisture problem, so we identify the actual cause — airflow, a roof leak or an extractor venting into the loft — before recommending work.
In Taunton, cost is driven mainly by loft access, whether old insulation needs removing, the type of construction — a breathable approach on a cob cottage differs from a standard semi — and any boarding or ventilation work.
Many Taunton 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 Taunton.
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 Taunton and the surrounding area, from the town centre and older terraces to the suburban estates and villages of the Vale, as well as Wellington, Bridgwater and Wiveliscombe. Request an assessment and we'll confirm coverage for your postcode.
Often, yes, but traditional cob and stone buildings need a breathable approach so moisture can still move through the structure. We assess the construction and recommend materials suited to older buildings rather than sealing the roof up.
The low-lying Somerset landscape 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.
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.
Excellent workmanship. Work completed in a clean and tidy manner.
