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Loft insulation in Hampstead

Loft insulation, boarding, ladders and complete makeovers for homes throughout Hampstead. Free survey, fixed written quote, no call-out charge — and an honest answer if your loft turns out not to need anything.

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A Hampstead loft insulated at rafter level and used as a home gym

Why it matters

The case for insulating your Hampstead loft

25%of a home's heat is lost through an uninsulated roof
1 in 5UK lofts are under-insulated or have the wrong material
270mmthe depth current building regulations recommend
90%less radiant heat loss with SuperQuilt multifoil

Which is why a free survey is worth half an hour of your time — the measurement itself usually settles whether a Hampstead loft is worth spending anything on.

Hampstead's homes

Why Hampstead houses lose more heat than they should

Most of Hampstead was built during the 1890s through the 1930s, and its roofs are typically generous pitched roofs on the interwar stock, many with hipped ends and a central water tank. Nothing about that construction is defective — these are, for the most part, sound, well-built houses. They were simply designed for a world where heating was cheap and thermal performance was not something anyone measured.

Bolting modern expectations onto that fabric is largely a matter of doing a few things properly rather than doing many things at all. Full-depth insulation at ceiling level, a ventilation path that has not been blocked, a hatch that is sealed rather than left as a hole, and boarding that sits above the wool instead of on top of it. Get those four right and the loft stops being the weak point.

Bear in mind too that the interwar semis typically have large, square, walkable lofts — the best candidates in London for boarding as proper storage.

Our services in Hampstead

Five ways we keep Hampstead homes warm

Every one of these begins with the same free survey and ends with a fixed price agreed before anything starts.

Rolls and stacked sheets of SuperFOIL multifoil insulation in a converted London loft

Multifoil earns its place in Hampstead roofs where depth is the binding constraint — period timbers, low headroom, or a conversion already boarded out.

Installer laying timber battens over mineral wool loft insulation ready for boarding

The standard job, done to standard: two layers, the second laid across the joists to kill the cold bridge, eaves left clear. Most Hampstead lofts are finished in half a day.

Loft boarding part-laid over insulation with storage boxes and tools beside the hatch

Loft boarding

Storage-ready

Storage that does not flatten your insulation. We raise the deck on battens so the full depth survives underneath — the version most Hampstead lofts should have had first time.

Timber loft ladder lowered onto a landing in a British home

Loft ladders

Fitted in a day

Fixed, stable access instead of a stepladder on the landing. Timber, aluminium or concertina, chosen to suit the space your Hampstead home actually has.

Finished loft makeover used as a bright living room with roof windows

Loft makeovers

All-in-one

One team, one survey, one sequence of work. The insulation depth sets the batten height, the batten height sets the ladder landing — which is why doing it piecemeal costs more.

Not sure what your Hampstead loft needs?

Describe the property and what is bothering you about it, and we will recommend the right combination — or tell you that nothing needs doing.

Where we work

Covering Hampstead and the surrounding area

Hampstead sits within North West London, and our teams regularly work in neighbouring areas including Camden and Highgate. If you are just outside Hampstead itself, we almost certainly already cover your street.

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In the loft

Loft work in and around Hampstead

Examples of the work we carry out across the area — insulation, boarding, access and full makeovers.

Questions & answers

Hampstead loft insulation — common questions

Do you work in the streets around Hampstead?

We do. Coverage extends across Hampstead and the neighbouring areas, and we are happy to confirm your specific postcode over the phone before booking anything.

How long does the work take in a typical Hampstead home?

A straightforward insulation job in a three-bedroom Hampstead property is a half-day. Larger, cluttered or awkward-access lofts take longer, and stripping out failed material adds time — all of which is established at survey and reflected in the quote.

Do you offer free surveys in Hampstead?

Always, and there is no charge or obligation attached. A survey takes around half an hour. We would rather spend it establishing what your Hampstead loft actually needs than quote blind and revise the price later.

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Worth reading before you book

Loft insulation grants and funding — one of our guides, written by the surveyors who assess lofts across Hampstead and the rest of the capital every week. You can also browse all of our advice guides or read the general FAQ.

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Ready for a warmer Hampstead home?

Tell us about your Hampstead loft and we will arrange a survey, usually within the same week.

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