Loft insulation · Walsall, West Midlands
Loft insulation in Walsall: 30m² Loft Stripped and Reinsulated to 300mm in One Day
In June 2026, EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd removed and disposed of the old boarding across a 30m² loft in Pleck, Walsall, West Midlands, then reinstalled new Knauf mineral wool loft insulation to 300mm. In the same one-day visit the team fitted new felt lap vents and dealt with a rodent problem, and the insulation is backed by a 10-year guarantee.
The problem
Our surveyor found old boarding laid across a 30m² loft in this detached house in Pleck, with the insulation underneath needing to be replaced.
The loft also needed better ventilation through the roof felt, and the homeowner had a rat problem that had to be dealt with as part of the job.
What we did
- Free survey: measured 30m² of loft floor and agreed a written price covering boarding removal, new insulation, vents and rodent treatment.
- Lifted and disposed of the old boarding.
- Reinstalled new Knauf mineral wool loft insulation to a total depth of 300mm across the 30m².
- Fitted new felt lap vents to improve airflow in the roof space.
- Put down vitamin K rat poison in bait stations as part of the extermination.
- Bagged up all the waste and took it away.
The result
The 30m² loft now has 300mm of new Knauf mineral wool, new felt lap vents and rodent treatment in place. Everything was done in a single day.
The loft insulation is covered by EcoTrust's 10-year guarantee.
Loft insulation in Walsall: questions we get asked
Do you remove old loft boarding before insulating?
Yes, when the boards stop the insulation reaching full depth. In this Walsall loft we lifted and disposed of the old boarding across 30m², then laid new Knauf mineral wool to 300mm so it was not squashed under the boards and could work as it should.
What are felt lap vents and why fit them?
Felt lap vents sit in the overlaps of the roofing felt and let moist air escape from the loft. More insulation keeps the loft colder, so good airflow matters. On this Walsall job we fitted new felt lap vents alongside the 300mm of new loft insulation.
Can you deal with rats in the loft at the same time?
Yes. On this Pleck, Walsall job the price included vitamin K rat poison and extermination as well as the insulation. We set a bait station in the loft during the same visit as the insulation work, so the homeowner did not need to book a separate trade for the rats.
How long does loft insulation take?
Most lofts of this size take one day. This 30m² Walsall loft was done in a day, including lifting the old boarding, laying 300mm of Knauf mineral wool, fitting felt lap vents, putting down rodent bait and taking all the waste away.
Do you cover the rest of Walsall and the West Midlands?
Yes. We insulate lofts across Walsall, including Bloxwich, Darlaston, Willenhall and Aldridge, and across the West Midlands and most of England from our Manchester and Sevenoaks offices. Book a free survey online or call 0800 870 8086 and we will confirm a date.
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