SuperQuilt multifoil insulation
A/A+ fire ratedWhere a Mile End loft has already been converted, insulation has to follow the rafters rather than the floor. SuperQuilt does that in 40mm instead of the 200mm-plus a wool build-up would need.
East London loft specialists
Loft insulation in Mile End
Cold upstairs rooms and a heating bill that keeps climbing usually have the same cause, and in Mile End it is very often the roof. We survey the loft free of charge, measure what is genuinely up there, and quote a fixed price to bring it up to standard.
Free survey in Mile End
Fixed written price
No call-out charge
Why it matters
The case for insulating your Mile End 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
Put against current energy prices, a Mile End loft still carrying 100mm of settled wool is costing its owner money every single winter it stays that way.
Mile End's homes
Heat loss in Mile End: where it goes
In a typical Mile End property built during the 1870s onwards, with heavy rebuilding after 1945, the roof accounts for the largest single share of heat loss of any element in the building envelope. Warm air rises, the ceiling is thin, and above it sits a ventilated void at close to outdoor temperature for most of the winter.
The good news is that this is the cheapest part of the fabric to improve, by a long way. Wall insulation is disruptive and expensive. Window replacement is a major capital cost. Loft insulation is a day's work with materials that cost very little relative to what they save, and it needs no permissions of any kind.
The one local caveat: wartime damage and post-war rebuilding mean two adjoining houses on the same street can have entirely different roof construction. We factor that in at survey stage.
Our services in Mile End
Five ways we keep Mile End homes warm
Every one of these begins with the same free survey and ends with a fixed price agreed before anything starts.
Loft insulation installation
270mm depthTopping up from the 100mm many Mile End houses still have to a full 270mm is the cheapest meaningful energy improvement available to a UK homeowner.
Loft boarding
Storage-readyStorage that does not flatten your insulation. We raise the deck on battens so the full depth survives underneath — the version most Mile End lofts should have had first time.
Loft ladders
Fitted in a dayMany older Mile End hatches are too small for a ladder to swing through safely. We measure at survey and price any enlargement up front rather than on the day.
Loft makeovers
All-in-oneThe whole loft dealt with at once, for one fixed price. Most Mile End properties are finished within a day.
Not sure what your Mile End 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 Mile End and the surrounding area
We are in and around Mile End most weeks, and the same teams cover Bow and Shadwell. Coverage across East London is continuous rather than patchy, so a postcode on the boundary is not a problem.
In the loft
Loft work in and around Mile End
Examples of the work we carry out across the area — insulation, boarding, access and full makeovers.
Questions & answers
Mile End loft insulation — common questions
Do you remove the old insulation?
Only when it needs to go. Sound, dry wool can be topped over, which saves you the removal cost. Material that is damp, vermin-fouled or collapsed does come out, and we bag it and take it away. Which applies to your Mile End loft is established at survey and priced separately.
What insulation depth do you fit?
Full recommended depth of 270mm as standard. Going deeper gives sharply diminishing returns; stopping short leaves money on the table every winter. For sloping ceilings in Mile End loft rooms, multifoil at around 40mm is the practical alternative.
How long does the work take in a typical Mile End home?
Most Mile End lofts are insulated to full depth in half a day. Adding raised boarding takes it to a full day, and fitting a ladder at the same time adds a couple of hours. We give you the expected duration with the quote, not on the morning.
What happens to the water tank and pipes?
Pipes get lagged and the tank gets insulated on the sides and top only. Leaving the base open is deliberate — it is the only thing preventing a frozen tank in a hard winter.
What homeowners say
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Worth reading before you book
Loft condensation and ventilation — one of our guides, written by the surveyors who assess lofts across Mile End 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 Mile End home?
We will look at your Mile End loft, measure what is there and tell you honestly whether it needs work. No charge either way.