North East, England

A warmer home in Newcastle upon Tyne, from the top down

Want a warmer home in Newcastle upon Tyne? A well-insulated loft keeps warmth in the rooms below. Get a free, written quote for your home.

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Loft insulation for Newcastle upon Tyne homes

33% of the area’s homes are semi-detached. If you can see the joists in yours, there’s warmth to be kept.

With 24% of homes terraced, plenty of Newcastle upon Tyne families have compact lofts above high-ceilinged bedrooms. A good layer of insulation keeps those rooms warm.

34% of homes in Newcastle upon Tyne are flats. If yours is on the top floor, the loft above usually belongs to the freeholder, so check your lease first.

Renting is common in Newcastle upon Tyne (24% privately). A warmer loft makes a rented home more comfortable, and landlords can book with us.

It’s worth getting a quote if you’ve noticed boxes sitting on the insulation, warmth that fades soon after the heating goes off or a top floor that feels colder than downstairs. It costs nothing to find out.

About Newcastle upon Tyne’s homes

Newcastle upon Tyne: roughly 123,000 households at the latest Census, in 2021. Flats and maisonettes are the most common at 34%, then semi-detached homes at 33%, terraced homes at 24% and detached homes and bungalows at 9%. 49% of households own their home, 25% without a mortgage; 24% rent privately and 27% from a council or housing association. About 57% are family-sized, with three or more bedrooms.

How to get a quote

Live in Newcastle upon Tyne or close by, in Longbenton, Blaydon, Killingworth, Whickham and Gateshead for example? We can help.

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, Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne

Do most people in Newcastle upon Tyne live in houses?

66% of households live in a house or bungalow and 34% in a flat (2021 Census).

How long will it take?

Most lofts are done in a day.

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.

How deep should loft insulation be?

Around 270 mm is commonly recommended for mineral wool.

Can you insulate the loft above my flat?

Usually only with the freeholder’s or managing agent’s agreement. Check your lease first.

Do you cover homes near Newcastle upon Tyne?

Yes, across England and Wales, including Longbenton, Blaydon, Killingworth, Whickham and Gateshead.

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