You may be reluctant to remove your loft insulation due to its energy-saving potential. But unfortunately, any benefits to damaged, wet or contaminated insulation will have gone out the window long ago. We can effectively remove it for you, and even provide a replacement using modern, far-more-effective insulating materials.
Loft insulation can become severely damaged or even contaminated by several means. The only viable option, should this occur, is to remove it.
Pests such as rats, squirrels and bats (and the droppings they leave behind) are a major cause of contaminated loft insulation, as well as damage caused by scratching and tearing. This will render it all but useless.
It is also possible that water can work its way into your roof space, the result of a faulty roof or roofline. It is not unheard of for roof tiles to be lifted during high winds, either, allowing water ingress to take place. Unfortunately, once your insulation has become wet, it is no longer able to function effectively.
The insulation of today is far superior to the insulation that was sold 15+ years ago. New materials with improved thermal properties are now available to homeowners. In many cases you will notice a dramatic reduction in energy costs simply from upgrading the type of insulation in your loft. This especially holds true for older homes.
If you think you could benefit from a review of your loft insulation, please contact us to discuss how we can assist you.