This is normal. There is usually 100mm (4 inches) or 150mm (6 inches) of insulation in place. If the existing insulation between the timbers is good enough, it is normally left in place. If not, it is removed and replaced. Additional is rolled on top between the timbers and then across the timbers as required, at 90 degrees to the layers below to provide better coverage. We normally increase the depth of attic insulation to 400mm (15¾ inches). If a floored area for storage is required in the attic we counter batten to raise the new floor area above the new insulation level.

Depending on the finish coat specification there are hundreds of colours, as well as slip brick and other finishes. Some colours have longer lead times of 4 to 6 weeks but the most popular colours are normally readily available.

It depends on the type and amount of insulation used. It will make some difference, especially when combined with new double glazing it will. New triple glazing will make a noticeable difference when combined with air tightness measures.

This is a difficult question to answer. It really depends on how much you’ve upgraded, the level of insulation and the number of BER levels the house is raised by. Take a look at the chart below and this will give you some idea of the impact of your work on emissions.

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This depends whether there is a grant involved and if so, which grant, and which process is used.

Under the Better Energy Homes (BEH) it could be a week or two, under the Better Energy Communities (BEC) it could be a few months or a year.

It also depends on your preferred time line and our work schedule.

Extensive deep retrofits can require people to move out of the house for a month or two.

Establish (if possible) the cause of the moisture source and fix the problem.

Normally this is quite straight-forward. However, sometimes this may require invasive work to determine the cause as the source of the moisture can be remote to where it is appearing.

Under the grant regulations, we are not allowed to make any repairs to houses to make the house insulation ready as part of the grant works. Of course, the repairs are necessary, so we can address this as part of a larger works package, or separately outside of the grant works.

It depends on how the house is constructed and how you want it to look afterwards.

While there are similarities in house typologies, every house needs a custom solution.