Tameside, England

A warmer home in Ashton-under-Lyne, from the top down

Looking after a home in Ashton-under-Lyne and want it cosier? It starts with the loft. Tell us what kind of home you have and we’ll send a free, written quote.

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A warmer home in Ashton-under-Lyne

With 35% of households in semis, a lot of Ashton-under-Lyne lofts double as storage. A raised floor keeps your things and your warmth.

About a third of homes here are terraced (34%). Older terraces often suit natural materials like sheep’s wool, which cope well with moisture.

With 21% renting privately, we often help landlords here, usually in a single day with tenants at home.

In a Ashton-under-Lyne home that needs more loft insulation, you might notice boxes sitting on the insulation, a top floor that feels colder than downstairs or an icy hatch above the stairs. The loft is usually the place to start.

About Ashton-under-Lyne’s homes

Some 21,300 households call Ashton-under-Lyne home, according to the 2021 Census. You’ll find mostly semi-detached homes (35%) and terraced homes (34%), with flats and maisonettes (20%) and detached homes and bungalows (10%). Around 51% are homeowners (27% mortgage-free), 21% private tenants and 27% social tenants. About 48% are family-sized, with three or more bedrooms.

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As well as Ashton-under-Lyne, we help homes in Dukinfield, Audenshaw, Stalybridge, Droylsden and Failsworth.

If you’d like a natural material such as sheep’s wool, mention it and we’ll include it in your quote.

About the figures: 2021 Census, Office for National Statistics, Ashton-under-Lyne built-up area (bedrooms approximate). Percentages are rounded.

How it works

  1. Tell us about your home

    Your kind of house and postcode.

  2. We take a look

    And explain what would help.

  3. Your quote in writing

    Free, with no obligation.

  4. A warmer home

    Usually in a day.

Questions from homeowners in Ashton-under-Lyne

Do most people in Ashton-under-Lyne live in houses?

79% of households live in a house or bungalow and 20% in a flat (2021 Census).

How much does loft insulation cost in Ashton-under-Lyne?

It depends on the size of your loft, what’s there now and the material. We’ll give you a free, written quote.

How deep should loft insulation be?

Around 270 mm is commonly recommended for mineral wool.

My loft is boarded. Is the insulation underneath enough?

Often not, because boards on the joists squash it. We can lift them, insulate and put them back on legs.

Do you cover homes near Ashton-under-Lyne?

Yes, across England and Wales, including Dukinfield, Audenshaw, Stalybridge, Droylsden and Failsworth. See all our towns in Tameside.

I rent my home in Ashton-under-Lyne. Can I get my loft insulated?

It’s your landlord’s decision, as they look after the building. Council and housing association tenants should ask their landlord. Landlords can ask us for a quote.

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