Dorset, England
A warmer home in Gillingham, Dorset, from the top down
Does your home in Gillingham lose its heat too quickly? Heat rises, so the loft is the place to begin. We’ll take a look and quote in writing, with no obligation.
Loft services in Gillingham, Dorset
What we do for homes in Gillingham
31% of homes in Gillingham are semi-detached. Semis have one shared wall and a roomy loft, so getting the insulation right makes a real difference to the bedrooms.
About one in five of homes here are terraced (20%). Older terraces often suit natural materials like sheep’s wool, which cope well with moisture.
Many households here (41%) own outright. If your loft was done a long time ago, it’s worth a look.
Common clues are a loft nobody has looked in for years, an icy hatch above the stairs or pipes in the loft that need protecting. Any one of them is a good reason to ask.
The kind of homes in Gillingham
At the 2021 Census there were around 5,220 households in Gillingham. Most families here live in detached homes and bungalows (35%), followed by semi-detached homes (31%); terraced homes make up 20% and flats and maisonettes 13%. 41% own their home outright and 29% are buying with a mortgage. 19% rent privately and 10% rent socially.
Next steps
As well as Gillingham, we help homes in Sherborne, Warminster, Blandford Forum, Frome and Westbury.
Not sure what you need? Choose “Not sure yet” and we’ll talk it through.
About the figures: 2021 Census, Office for National Statistics, Gillingham built-up area. Percentages are rounded.
How it works
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Tell us about your home
Your kind of house and postcode.
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We take a look
And explain what would help.
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Your quote in writing
Free, with no obligation.
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A warmer home
Usually in a day.
Questions from homeowners in Gillingham
What kind of homes are there in Gillingham?
Mostly detached homes (35% of households in 2021), then semi-detached homes (31%).
Can I keep using my loft for storage?
Yes. A raised floor above the insulation keeps your storage and your warmth.
Why insulate the loft first?
Heat rises, so the loft is where a lot of warmth can escape. It’s usually the simplest place to start.
My home is just outside Gillingham. Can you help?
Of course. We cover Sherborne, Warminster, Blandford Forum, Frome and Westbury and the villages around them. See all our towns in Dorset.
My loft was insulated years ago. Should I add more?
If it’s level with the joists or below, a top-up is usually worthwhile.
Will it be messy?
We protect your landing, keep the dust in the loft and take the waste away.
Make your home warmer from the top down
Tell us what kind of home you have and we’ll send a free, written quote for your loft. No obligation.