Under Floor Insulation Frequently Asked Questions

Underfloor insulation can be installed in houses that have suspended floors or a cavity underneath. Older homes (pre-1970s) are most likely to have suspended timber floors.  If you have air bricks or ventilation bricks on the outside wall(s) of your house that is below floor level, you probably have a suspended timber floor.

Our surveyors would be able to check suitability for underfloor insulation during a survey.

Floor insulation can also be installed on solid floors such as concrete but this is a much bigger job and you will need to build on top of the existing floor.

How is the Insulation Installed?

Timber floors can be insulated by entering the crawl space via an existing hatch or creating a new one and laying mineral wool insulation supported by netting between the floor joists.

You should consider insulating any floors that are above unheated spaces.

How Long Does it Take to Install?

Depending on the size of your property, on average our installers would complete the installation within one day.

Benefit From 0% VAT When You Install Energy Efficiency Measures

Now is the perfect time to consider upgrading the energy efficiency of your home.  Not only because energy bills are rising at an incredible rate, but you can also benefit from 0% VAT thanks to an announcement made by the government.  This VAT cut will be available from 1 April 2022 until 2027.  As a result, households looking to upgrade the energy efficiency of their homes will benefit from further savings with this recent incentive.  This is applicable when installing insulation and renewable measures.

What are the Benefits of Installing Underfloor Insulation?

• Savings on your energy bills
• Makes your home warmer
• Reduces draughts
• Improved living conditions which are vital to health and wellbeing
• Helps to reduce your carbon footprint