SuperQuilt multifoil insulation
A/A+ fire ratedWhere a Orpington 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.
South East London loft specialists
Loft insulation in Orpington
Loft insulation, boarding, ladders and complete makeovers for homes throughout Orpington. Free survey, fixed written quote, no call-out charge — and an honest answer if your loft turns out not to need anything.
Free survey in Orpington
Fixed written price
No call-out charge
Why it matters
The case for insulating your Orpington 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
For a Orpington homeowner the practical upshot is simple — the loft is the first upgrade worth making and the one most likely to have been done to an outdated standard.
Orpington's homes
Heat loss in Orpington: where it goes
In a typical Orpington property built during the 1880s through the 1930s, 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: hipped roofs on 1930s semis cut the usable loft area down sharply at the corners, which changes how much of it is worth boarding. We factor that in at survey stage.
Our services in Orpington
Five ways we keep Orpington 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 depthThe standard job, done to standard: two layers, the second laid across the joists to kill the cold bridge, eaves left clear. Most Orpington lofts are finished in half a day.
Loft boarding
Storage-readyTongue-and-groove panels, screwed rather than nailed so they lift again if a cable needs reaching — raised clear of the insulation throughout.
Loft ladders
Fitted in a dayMany older Orpington 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-oneOne 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 Orpington 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 Orpington and the surrounding area
Orpington sits within South East London, and our teams regularly work in neighbouring areas including Bickley and Biggin Hill. If you are just outside Orpington itself, we almost certainly already cover your street.
In the loft
Loft work in and around Orpington
Examples of the work we carry out across the area — insulation, boarding, access and full makeovers.
Questions & answers
Orpington loft insulation — common questions
How long does the work take in a typical Orpington home?
Half a day for insulation alone; a full day for a combined job with boarding, lighting and a ladder. Very large Orpington lofts or heavy strip-outs occasionally run into a second morning, and we tell you that in advance.
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.
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 Orpington loft is established at survey and priced separately.
What insulation depth do you fit?
The recommended 270mm, achieved in two layers: the first between the joists, the second laid across them to eliminate the cold bridge through the timber. Skipping that second cross-lay is one of the most common shortcuts in the trade.
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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 Orpington 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 Orpington home?
Tell us about your Orpington loft and we will arrange a survey, usually within the same week.