Somerset
Loft Insulation in Street
Warmer rooms for homes across Street and the surrounding area: mineral wool, SuperFOIL, raised loft boarding and more, with a free, no-obligation assessment.
Free loft assessment in Street
Street grew from a small Somerset village into a town largely thanks to the Clark family's shoe business, and its housing still shows that history: older stone cottages, Victorian and Edwardian workers' terraces, and plenty of twentieth-century and newer housing around them. Loft insulation in Street has to suit all of it.
- No obligation
- Written quotation first
- Guarantee up to 5 years
Loft services in Street
Our loft insulation page explains the materials and the process.
Blue Lias, brick terraces and modern estates
Blue Lias, the thin grey-blue limestone quarried locally for centuries, appears in many of Street's older buildings. These older homes often have low, uneven roof spaces, and roofs that have been rebuilt or extended over the years can leave the loft split into several sections.
As the shoe business grew, so did the town: terraces for workers, larger Victorian and Edwardian houses, and later council and private estates through the twentieth century. More recently, new developments have been added on the edges of town. The newer homes come with decent insulation already; the older ones rarely do, and that is where most of the benefit lies.
Damp air, older roofs and listed buildings
Street sits at the edge of the Somerset Levels, and the low, wet land around it means damp, foggy spells are common in the colder months. In a loft, that moisture becomes condensation on the coldest surfaces, so once insulation goes in we make sure air can still move through the roof at the eaves.
Some older buildings in Street are listed, and work that affects their character may need consent from Somerset Council. For most homes a loft top-up is simple. If you have heard scratching overhead, our guide to signs of rodents in the loft will help you work out what you are dealing with, and our rodent proofing service covers the fix.
Areas of Street we cover
Street and the surrounding area. Postcodes: BA16. Not listed? Give us a call or send us your postcode.
How it works
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Free assessment
We check your loft, measure what's there and give you honest advice. No obligation.
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Written quotation
You receive a clear written recommendation and quotation setting out the scope, materials and price before anything is agreed.
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Installation
Work in Street is completed by The Insulation Company or an approved installation partner, with access protected and the loft left tidy.
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Completion checks
Final checks are carried out and any relevant documentation and guarantee are supplied.
Loft insulation in Street: FAQs
Can you insulate a Blue Lias stone cottage in Street?
Yes. Solid stone walls and older roofs need materials that let moisture move, and mineral wool is well suited because it is breathable. We check the roof timbers and look for damp before starting, keep the insulation away from the underside of the roof covering and leave the eaves open so the roof space stays dry.
Something is scratching above our bedroom ceiling. What is it likely to be?
Scratching at night usually points to mice or rats, especially in autumn when they move in from the fields around Street. Look for droppings near the hatch and chewed insulation or cables. We inspect the loft, find where they are getting in, seal those points with suitable materials and replace any insulation that has been fouled.
Our Street home is a 1930s semi. What does it usually need?
Interwar semis tend to have roomy, simple lofts that are easy to work in. Typically there is an old layer of insulation far below today's recommended 270mm, uninsulated pipes and tank, and a draughty hatch.
We also cover
Free, no obligation
Ready to arrange a free loft assessment?
Tell us about your property and we will review your loft requirements, then provide a written recommendation and quotation before any work begins.