Loft Insulation in Midsomer Norton

Coalfield cottages, terraces and newer estates

The town centre runs along the River Somer, and the streets around it, along with Welton, hold stone cottages and terraces from the mining years. These roofs are old and often uneven, lofts can be shallow or partly floored, and party walls don't always rise to the roof. We often find a thin layer of old insulation with gaps where it's been moved or never laid at all.

From the mid-twentieth century the town grew outwards with council and private estates of semis and bungalows, and more housing has been built on the edges in recent years. Those lofts are generally simple, though old loose-fill and thin mineral wool are both common, and homes backing onto fields and green space see their share of mice.

What Midsomer Norton homes usually need

Loft Insulation in Midsomer Norton

Most homes in Midsomer Norton, old or new, benefit first from a straightforward top-up to 270mm of Knauf Earthwool across the loft floor.

Rodent Proofing in Midsomer Norton

Cottages and estate homes beside fields see mice arrive in autumn, so we seal the entry points and replace any insulation they've soiled.

Loft Mould Treatment in Midsomer Norton

Low-lying homes near the Somer and stone cottages with poor roof ventilation can develop loft mould, which we treat along with its cause.

Local considerations in Midsomer Norton

Part of the town centre and Welton is a conservation area. Insulating inside a loft is usually unaffected, but if your house is listed it's worth checking with Bath and North East Somerset Council first. Older stone cottages need ventilation kept open at the eaves so the roof can breathe.

Streets in the older parts of town can be steep and narrow, so we'll agree parking when we book. If you've spotted droppings or chewed cables, our guide to signs of rodents in the loft will help, and our loft insulation service page explains what a top-up involves.