The Insulation Company helps homeowners arrange loft-insulation assessments, quotations and installation services across the UK.
Yorkshire and the Humber · England
York's housing sits within one of England's most historic cities, from the medieval core inside the walls to the Victorian terraces built as the railways arrived. Streets of brick terraces fill Holgate, South Bank and Clifton, interwar and post-war semis spread through Acomb and Fulford, and conservation areas and listed buildings are found throughout the centre. Newer developments edge the ring road. That range — much of it in conservation areas or of traditional construction — means loft work here is rarely routine and often calls for a careful, breathable approach.
We help homeowners across York and the surrounding North Yorkshire 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 Victorian terraces of Holgate, South Bank and The Groves often have compact lofts, awkward access and insulation laid decades ago and since compressed. Within the walls and across the conservation areas, older and listed buildings frequently have traditional roof construction where breathability matters and any work needs care. Interwar and post-war semis across Acomb, Fulford and Heworth typically carry thin original wool that suits a top-up, often with storage boards laid straight onto the joists. Newer homes toward the ring road usually have some insulation already.
In York's conservation areas and older stock, breathability is the key consideration: traditional roofs are designed to let moisture pass, and the wrong materials or blocked eaves can trap it. We keep the eaves clear, treat ventilation and insulation as one question, and favour breathable methods where the construction calls for them. On listed or traditional buildings we assess how the roof breathes before recommending any build-up.
Traditional and low-lying York roofs can be prone to condensation and damp where ventilation is poor. 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, and favour breathable methods on older buildings.
In York, cost is driven mainly by loft access on the terraced streets, the care needed on older or listed buildings, whether old insulation needs removing, and any boarding or ventilation work. Conservation-area properties can call for a more considered, breathable approach.
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 York.
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 York and nearby North Yorkshire, from Holgate, South Bank and Clifton to Acomb, Fulford, Heworth and The Groves, as well as Selby, Tadcaster and Wetherby. Request an assessment and we'll confirm coverage for your postcode.
Usually, yes, but traditional and listed buildings need a careful, breathable approach so moisture is not trapped. We assess the roof construction, keep the eaves clear and favour breathable methods rather than forcing a standard build-up. Listed-building consent may apply to some works.
Traditional roofs and low-lying sites can suffer condensation where ventilation is poor. If you have noticed damp 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.
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.
Lovely crew. They arrived on time and gave me an excellent quote. A friendly group of workers who kept me updated throughout the process.
