Loft boarding in Hayes, Bromley (BR2)

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This page covers Hayes in the London Borough of Bromley, in the BR2 postcode district, near Keston, West Wickham and Bromley Common. It is not the Hayes in Hillingdon, west London. We board lofts and fit raised storage, loft ladders and hatches for homes in Hayes, Bromley and the surrounding roads. Call us for a free survey and quote.

A complete loft upgrade in one visit

If you are thinking about a ladder, a hatch or boarding, it often makes sense to plan the whole loft in one visit, because each step affects the next:

Hatch: if it is small or uninsulated, enlarge it or fit an insulated, draught-sealed hatch first.
Ladder: fit a ladder sized to the new hatch and the space below.
Insulation: top up while the loft floor is still open.
Boarding: fit raised boarding where the insulation is deep, or standard boarding where it sits below the joists.
Light: a loft light installed by a qualified electrician.

Joists and hatches

Enlarging a hatch usually means cutting a ceiling joist and fitting trimmers around the opening, because ceiling joists support the ceiling and, in many roofs, help stop the roof spreading. Trussed rafters must not be cut without a structural engineer's advice. We check the structure at the survey before recommending anything.

Ventilation

Adding insulation makes the loft colder, so good ventilation matters more. We keep eaves vents clear and leave an air gap above the insulation, as the Energy Saving Trust advises, to help prevent condensation.

What to expect at the survey

We look at the hatch, joists, roof structure, insulation depth, headroom, tanks and cables, and ask what you want to store. You then get a written quote that sets out each part of the work, so you can choose to do it all at once or in stages.

Listed homes

If your home is listed, check with Bromley Council before any work, as listed building consent can apply to internal changes as well as external ones.

Our services in Hayes, Bromley

Nearby areas

West Wickham | Bromley | Beckenham | Biggin Hill

Questions from Hayes, Bromley homeowners

Do you cover Hayes in Hillingdon?

No. We cover Hayes in the London Borough of Bromley (BR2) and the surrounding areas.

Can you do the hatch, ladder and boarding together?

Yes. Doing them in one visit is often simpler, as each step affects the next.

Do you cover Keston?

Yes. We cover Hayes, Bromley and nearby areas including Keston, West Wickham and Bromley Common.

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