How much does loft insulation clearance cost?
Not something you think about until you need it! However, there are multiple reasons why loft insulation may require clearance, such as:
- To replace with better-quality insulation (which meets legal thickness guidelines and saves money on energy bills)
- To replace old, damp insulation
- To replace pest-infested insulation
- To perform building work or repairs
- To replace insulation that was installed incorrectly
Loft insulation clearance can be undertaken both by companies who focus exclusively on this product and also companies who provide it as part of another activity such as pest control, roofing and other home services such as window replacement, boiler repairs, and driveway repairs.
Pricing a loft insulation clearance can be challenging as there are many factors which will affect the cost. The size of loft will make a huge difference in terms of labour and materials required and the likely duration of the job, so it’s easy to see why it’ll be a pivotal influencer of the cost.
The type and quantity of insulation being removed and reinstated will affect the cost, along with the condition of the old insulation being extracted. The most common type of loft insulation is blanket insulation which costs roughly £5 per square metre.
The loft access, and whether any special equipment is required, must also be considered plus any extra services which might be necessary in conjunction such as electrical works, implementing loft access, installing loft boarding and fitting insulation around water pipes. All houses built before 2000 will also require an asbestos survey before loft insulation clearance can take place.
In addition to the above cost influencers, the price can be calculated in various different ways for example per sq m/sq ft, by time/amount of materials used or by quantity of waste disposed.
Due to the many variables involved in loft insulation clearance and replacement you can see why many companies are hesitant to provide a quote without having sight of the property. Below are several examples of what you might expect to experience when requesting a cost for loft insulation clearance and reinstatement on a 92m2 area, through both specialist loft clearance companies and through pest control companies:
Our top 9 recommended Loft clearance and decontamination companies:
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