South Tyneside, England
A warmer home in South Shields, from the top down
Is your home in South Shields harder to heat than it should be? Most lofts are done in a day, and we leave your home tidy. Start with a free quote.
Loft services in South Shields
The kind of homes in South Shields
Some 36,900 households call South Shields home, according to the 2021 Census. Semi-detached homes are the most common at 38%, then terraced homes at 29%, flats and maisonettes at 28% and detached homes and bungalows at 5%. 54% of households own their home, 29% without a mortgage; 16% rent privately and 30% from a council or housing association. About 55% are family-sized, with three or more bedrooms.
Loft insulation for South Shields homes
Semi-detached homes account for 38%. Many were insulated years ago, and a top-up across the joists brings them up to today’s commonly recommended depth.
About a quarter of homes here are terraced (29%). Older terraces often suit natural materials like sheep’s wool, which cope well with moisture.
28% of homes in South Shields are flats. If yours is on the top floor, the loft above usually belongs to the freeholder, so check your lease first.
Common clues are a loft nobody has looked in for years, joists showing through thin insulation or pipes in the loft that need protecting. The loft is usually the place to start.
How to get a quote
South Shields, Jarrow, Tynemouth, Hebburn, Wallsend and Whitley Bay: we cover all of them.
Not sure what you need? Choose “Not sure yet” and we’ll talk it through.
About the figures: 2021 Census, Office for National Statistics, South Shields built-up area (bedrooms approximate). 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 South Shields
Do most people in South Shields live in houses?
72% of households live in a house or bungalow and 28% in a flat (2021 Census).
How deep should loft insulation be?
Around 270 mm is commonly recommended for mineral wool.
How long will it take?
Most lofts are done in a day.
Do you cover homes near South Shields?
Yes, across England and Wales, including Jarrow, Tynemouth, Hebburn, Wallsend and Whitley Bay. See all our towns in South Tyneside.
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.
Can you insulate the loft above my flat?
Usually only with the freeholder’s or managing agent’s agreement. Check your lease first.
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.