SuperQuilt multifoil insulation
A/A+ fire ratedMultifoil earns its place in Plaistow roofs where depth is the binding constraint — period timbers, low headroom, or a conversion already boarded out.
East London loft specialists
Loft insulation in Plaistow
Whether you are in a period terrace, an interwar semi or something considerably more recent, we specify insulation for the roof it is actually going into. Plaistow homes get a free survey, a fixed price and work carried out to current recommended standards.
Free survey in Plaistow
Fixed written price
No call-out charge
Why it matters
The case for insulating your Plaistow 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 Plaistow 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practical upshot is simple — the loft is the first upgrade worth making and the one most likely to have been done to an outdated standard.
Plaistow's homes
Why Plaistow houses lose more heat than they should
Most of Plaistow was built during the 1870s onwards, with heavy rebuilding after 1945, and its roofs are typically a mix of original slate, replacement concrete tile and flat or shallow roofs on later blocks. 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 wartime damage and post-war rebuilding mean two adjoining houses on the same street can have entirely different roof construction.
Our services in Plaistow
Five ways we keep Plaistow 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 Plaistow lofts are finished in half a day.
Loft boarding
Storage-readyBoards laid straight onto joists crush 270mm into 100mm. We batten out instead, so Plaistow homeowners get usable storage and keep the insulation they paid for.
Loft ladders
Fitted in a dayFixed, stable access instead of a stepladder on the landing. Timber, aluminium or concertina, chosen to suit the space your Plaistow home actually has.
Loft makeovers
All-in-oneThe whole loft dealt with at once, for one fixed price. Most Plaistow properties are finished within a day.
Not sure what your Plaistow 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 Plaistow and the surrounding area
Newham and Little Ilford are all covered by the team that works Plaistow, which is why we can usually offer a survey slot within the same week rather than the same month.
In the loft
Loft work in and around Plaistow
Examples of the work we carry out across the area — insulation, boarding, access and full makeovers.
Questions & answers
Plaistow loft insulation — common questions
Do you offer free surveys in Plaistow?
Yes. Every enquiry from Plaistow and the surrounding area starts with a free, no-obligation visit. We measure the loft, check the joists and ventilation, and write a fixed price afterwards. There is no call-out charge whether you proceed or not.
Do you remove the old insulation?
Where it can stay, it stays and we top over it. Where it cannot, it goes and the disposal is included in the fixed price. You will never find out about removal costs mid-job — that is decided at survey.
Do you work in the streets around Plaistow?
We do. Coverage extends across Plaistow and the neighbouring areas, and we are happy to confirm your specific postcode over the phone before booking anything.
Can you fit a loft ladder at the same time?
Yes, and it is cheaper done together. The one thing to check is the hatch: many older Plaistow openings are too small for a ladder to swing through safely, so enlargement may be needed. We measure at survey and price it up front. See loft ladders.
How long does the work take in a typical Plaistow home?
Most Plaistow 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.
Can I still use my Plaistow loft for storage afterwards?
Yes, provided the boarding is raised. Screwing boards straight onto 100mm joists over 270mm of wool compresses it to a third of its depth and throws away most of what you paid for. We fit raised boarding on battens so the insulation stays at full depth underneath.
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Worth reading before you book
SuperQuilt vs mineral wool — one of our guides, written by the surveyors who assess lofts across Plaistow 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 Plaistow home?
Tell us about your Plaistow loft and we will arrange a survey, usually within the same week.