Loft Insulation Fareham
Loft insulation for Fareham homeowners
At Loft Insulation Specialists, we help Fareham homeowners cut heating bills with loft insulation installed to 300mm of Knauf Earthwool or Superfoil. Most of Fareham’s homes are 1960s-70s expansion properties with an accessible pitched loft, and the original insulation in them has usually settled below 100mm. Pre-1919 solid-wall properties are concentrated in the town centre and in the older village cores at Titchfield, Catisfield and Portchester. Bungalows at Hill Head and Stubbington place the entire floor area beneath one roof, which increases the loft area requiring insulation.
Up to 35% of a home’s heat escapes through an uninsulated roof. A free, no-obligation survey measures what your loft holds now, and you receive a fixed-price quotation before you book any work.
How Fareham homeowners benefit from Loft Insulation
Every Fareham loft insulation survey settles the same three decisions: whether the existing insulation stays, which material we install, and what happens to anything stored up there. In Fareham the first decision determines most quotations. The 1960s-70s expansion properties usually contain mineral wool below 100mm. Where that material is dry it remains, and the new Knauf Earthwool covers it. The sections below explain each decision.
Keep the quilt that is there, or start again
Dry mineral wool insulation that lies flat and springs back when pressed stays in position, and we lay new Knauf Earthwool over it to reach 300mm. Damp, stained or compressed insulation comes out first, because fibres in that condition never recover their original thickness. The survey settles which applies to your property, and the quotation states it.
Knauf Earthwool or Superfoil
Knauf Earthwool is the standard material: mineral wool insulation laid between and then across the joists to a 300mm depth, with a 40+ year service life. Superfoil is the multifoil alternative for a property with shallow joists or a floor you want to keep usable, because it delivers the same thermal performance in around one-fifth of the thickness. Most properties take Earthwool, and the survey confirms which material suits yours.
Boxes, boards and the hatch
Boxes placed directly on the insulation compress it, and boards screwed directly onto the joists over 100mm of mineral wool compress it equally. We move stored items aside on the installation day, and where you want to keep the storage, raised loft boarding on stilted legs sits above the full 300mm of insulation. We insulate and draught-strip the hatch surround as part of every installation.
Common loft insulation issues in Fareham homes
Fareham’s 1960s-70s expansion properties, semi-detached and detached houses at Portchester and across the town, have an accessible pitched loft. After settlement, their original mineral wool measures below 100mm, and the depth at the eaves is usually lower again. The pre-1919 solid-wall properties in the town centre and the village cores at Titchfield, Catisfield and Portchester have steeper pitched roofs. Insulation in those lofts is often minimal, and a restricted hatch limits the width of material we pass through. Bungalows at Hill Head and Stubbington have a loft above every room. Thin or absent insulation there affects the entire property.
Why Fareham homeowners choose Loft Insulation Specialists
With 40+ years of experience in insulation across Hampshire, we have insulated lofts on Fareham’s 1960s-70s expansion properties and its older solid-wall properties at Titchfield alike. We were named ‘Best Loft Insulation Installation Firm 2023 – Hampshire’ by the Southern Enterprise Awards, and every job starts with a free, no-obligation survey and a fixed-price quote. No high-pressure sales or jargon.
How our Loft Insulation service works in Fareham
Take a look below to find out how our Loft Insulation service works in Fareham,
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Book your free Fareham survey
Book a free, no-obligation survey and we visit your Fareham property the same week to measure the existing insulation.
We measure the insulation depth between the joists, press the material for compression and check the eaves ventilation for airflow and staining.
We photograph the condition of the loft and confirm whether a top-up or a complete replacement is the better value.
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Receive your fixed price quote
We calculate your fixed-price quotation from the loft floor area, the access and the survey findings, naming Knauf Earthwool or Superfoil as the material.
If you receive certain benefits and your EPC rating is D-G, we'll help you check ECO4 eligibility and carry out a funded installation under the scheme.
We set out labour, materials, disposal of any old insulation and the completion time in writing before you book the installation.
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Professional Loft Insulation service provided
A standard Fareham loft installation takes 4–6 hours with a two-person crew, and we bring our own ladders and equipment.
We lay protective sheeting across the landing and staircase before the installation begins, and we contain the dust at the hatch opening.
Before we leave you inspect the finished depth with us, the eaves ventilation left clear and any old insulation bagged for licensed disposal.
How much does Loft Insulation cost in Fareham?
Loft insulation in Fareham costs between £600–£1,500 for a typical three-bedroom semi-detached home, or £15–£22 per square metre including materials and labour. Clearing old material with licensed disposal adds £650 where the survey identifies it.
Most 1960s-70s semi-detached properties at Portchester require a top-up over dry insulation through a clear hatch. They cost towards the lower end of the range. A bungalow at Hill Head or Stubbington has a larger loft floor for the same number of rooms, which increases the material and labour. A pre-1919 property at Titchfield with boarding to remove, or a larger detached property, costs nearer the upper end. We confirm the price after the survey, and we add nothing afterwards.
The Fareham suburbs we provide Loft Insulation services to:
Catisfield, Funtley, Hill Head, Locks Heath, Park Gate, Portchester, Sarisbury, Stubbington, Titchfield, Warsash
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Why Choose us for Loft Insulation in Fareham?
Award-Winning Services
We have been recognised as the 'Best Insulation Installation Firm Hampshire - 2023' by the Southern Enterprise Awards, an independent awarding body.
Guaranteed energy savings
We guarantee up to 35% lower energy bills by slashing heat loss, backed by our free survey, transparent results and full satisfaction pledge.
Proven Accredited Reliability
Checkatrade and Google reviews from Hampshire locals verify our punctuality, spotless sites and top-quality services - independent proof we deliver every time.
True Local Hampshire Experts
Fast same-week surveys and quotes, as well as tailored solutions for local projects mean quicker installs and better results than out-of-area firms.
40+ years of experience
With over 40 years of experience in insulation and home improvements, our team quickly diagnoses issues, gives better advice, and delivers installations done right the first time.
No-obligation surveys
Our surveys are always free with zero obligation. No high-pressure sales or jargon: just straightforward facts and options, respecting your decision every time.
Frequently asked questions
Take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions regarding our Loft Insulation services in Fareham.
Can a grant pay for loft insulation in Fareham?
Possibly. ECO4 funding is still available but in its final stage, and the programme winds down completely on 31 December 2026. It applies if you receive certain benefits and your home’s EPC rating is D-G. In Fareham the 1960s-70s expansion houses at Portchester and across the town are the properties most likely to hold under 100mm. The mineral wool installed in those lofts at construction has settled below its original depth. We’ll help you check your eligibility at the survey and carry out a funded install under the scheme.
Which Fareham homes gain most from new loft insulation?
Fareham’s 1960s-70s expansion properties at Portchester and across the town benefit most from new loft insulation. Their original insulation has settled under 100mm, and the heating bill reduces most when we bring that depth to 300mm of Knauf Earthwool. For the pre-1919 solid-wall properties at Titchfield and Catisfield, the loft is the first insulation measure available, because the walls have no cavity. Bungalows at Hill Head and Stubbington also benefit, because every room sits directly beneath the loft and the entire footprint receives the new insulation.
Do I need to empty my Fareham loft before you arrive?
No, not completely. We move boxes and furniture on the loft floor aside on the installation day, because the insulation runs across every joist bay. Anything on a raised boarded platform stays in position throughout the installation. Tell us at the survey what is stored up there, and the quotation allows for moving it.
What do you do with old loft insulation from Fareham homes?
We bag damp, stained or compressed insulation in the loft and transport it to a licensed disposal facility. We never reuse it, because wet mineral wool does not recover its thickness once dried. Dry insulation in good condition stays in position, and we install the new material over it. Removal adds 2–4 hours to the installation, and the quotation states it before the day.
How do I arrange a loft insulation survey in Fareham?
Request a quotation through the contact form or on 023 9326 7900, and we arrange a free, no-obligation survey the same week. The fixed-price quotation follows in writing. We cover Fareham and the surrounding area, and our Fareham service area page lists the neighbourhoods we cover for insulation work. Tell us at booking whether the loft is boarded or contains stored possessions, because we measure the insulation depth between the joists.
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