Loft Boarding
Boards screwed straight onto the joists squash whatever is underneath them. You gain storage and quietly lose insulation performance in the rooms below. Raised boarding gives you both.
Insulation and raised boarding from £40/m². See our cost guide
- Raised leg system
- Full insulation depth kept
- Stable storage deck
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- 5.0 Google
Our company is a top-rated service provider
40 Checkatrade reviews in the last 12 months £5 million public liability 10-year workmanship guarantee, 25 years insurance-backed on damp proofing and cavity wall insulation
Verified reviews
What customers say
“Good communication, friendly guys and cleaned up before they went.”
“Great job, cleaned out all the old insulation, laid the new 300mm the insulation and boarded the loft. Good communication, friendly guys and cleaned up before they went.”
Andrew, Sale 5/5Google review · Oct 2026
“I honestly cannot praise the team highly enough!”
“Absolutely Fantastic Service from Start to Finish!
My experience with Ecootrust has been nothing short of fantastic, and I honestly cannot praise the team highly enough!
From my very first conversation with Liam, I felt reassured that I was in capable hands. I explained the issues I had been experiencing with thermal tracking and a mismatch of different insulation materials in my loft, which had resulted in condensation problems. Liam took the time to listen carefully, understand my concerns and share his knowledge and experience about what needed to be done to put things right.
The surveyor who subsequently visited my property was punctual, professional and extremely thorough. Once I committed to having the work carried out, Liam provided a detailed breakdown of exactly what would happen on the day, so I knew what to expect.
Fast forward to today, and the two installers, Evander and Neil, arrived right on time, as promised. What can I say about these two lads? They have been absolutely brilliant!
What could easily have been a stressful day was made so much easier by their friendly, patient and reassuring approach. I was understandably anxious about what they might uncover once the old insulation was removed, particularly whether there could be damp timbers or something more serious lurking underneath. Evander and Neil listened patiently to my many questions, answered every single one and immediately put my mind at ease.
Both lads were incredibly friendly, polite, professional and respectful of my home. Nothing was too much trouble, and their positive attitude and willingness to help really stood out.
One thing that particularly impressed me was how accommodating the whole team was when my own chartered surveyor recommended some additional eaves trays the evening before the installation. Despite this being a last-minute change, Liam, Evander and Neil couldn't have been more helpful. Evander and Neil even went out of their way to collect the additional tray...”Linda, Preston 5/5Google review · Nov 2026
“…evander did a great job and left the house immaculate.”
“Really good - evander did a great job and left the house immaculate. Would recommend this company”
Felicity, Garforth 5/5Google review · Oct 2026
“Ivander's done an amazing job.”
“Ivander's done an amazing job. Lovely guy cant thank him enough”
Liam, Sale 5/5Google review · Oct 2026
“Our loft looks great and the workers were very respectful while completing the work”
“They have been helpful informative and friendly throughout. Our loft looks great and the workers were very respectful while completing the work”
Alex, Beverley 5/5Google review · Sep 2026
“…most importantly we received full certification.”
“We were in the middle of selling our house when the buyer's mortgage was declined due to spray foam insulation in the loft. From the first call the team were knowledgeable, honest and reassuring. The spray foam was removed professionally, the loft was left tidy, and most importantly we received full certification.”
Verified customer 10/10Spray foam removal · BL3
“…they cleaned up and asked us to have a look to see everything was alright.”
“The team arrived and got straight on with the work, removing the old insulation and then straight on with installing the new. They were polite and answered questions we had, and when they had finished they cleaned up and asked us to have a look to see everything was alright. Very impressed.”
Carol O 10/10Loft insulation · PO12
“…quickly installed, friendly and super tidy.”
“Great — quickly installed, friendly and super tidy.”
Ryan F 10/10Loft insulation · WF3
“…we received the necessary paperwork, which was accepted by the surveyor, allowing the sale to move forward.”
“We contacted EcoTrust after spray foam insulation in the loft caused problems with our house sale following the mortgage survey. They explained clearly why the foam was an issue and set out exactly what needed to be done. After completion we received the necessary paperwork, which was accepted by the surveyor, allowing the sale to move forward.”
Verified customer 10/10Spray foam removal · M2
“…immediately covered the stair and landing carpet prior to starting.”
“The 2-man team arrived just after 8am and immediately covered the stair and landing carpet prior to starting. They explained exactly what they were going to do, hoovered the roof space following removal of the 2 layers of old insulation, then fitted the new wool insulation and hoovered all my carpets. Friendly, polite and professional.”
Verified customer 10/10Loft insulation · CW11
“It was plastered, left neat and tidy and ready for decorating.”
“Really excellent job done. EcoTrust sorted out our damp porch area using damp course injections, salt neutralising treatment, a membrane as well as repointing and installing an air brick. It was plastered, left neat and tidy and ready for decorating. Liam's communication and advice was excellent throughout.”
Jess G 10/10Damp proofing · CW9
“Communication was excellent and they even phoned if they were going to be a little late.”
“From initial contact they were highly professional and very thorough with their initial assessment. Very professional and easy to have around the home. Communication was excellent and they even phoned if they were going to be a little late. Kept us informed at all stages and invited us up into the loft to check on progress.”
Verified customer 10/10Spray foam removal · BL5
“On the day the lads turned up on time, put down dust sheets and got on with the job in hand.”
“I would highly recommend EcoTrust. From start to finish they have been extremely professional. Booking in a survey was easy. Liam turned up on time, was very pleasant and informative, and gave me an instant quote which was very competitive. On the day the lads turned up on time, put down dust sheets and got on with the job in hand.”
Nigel B 10/10Loft insulation · BB10
“Everything was explained clearly from the outset.”
“We had ongoing damp issues throughout the downstairs of our home. Ben and Lee were excellent from start to finish. They carried out repointing works externally to resolve the source of water ingress, then completed a full damp proof course and installed a damp proof membrane internally. Everything was explained clearly from the outset.”
Verified customer 9.33/10Damp proofing · M28
“I think the loft is cleaner now than when they started.”
“No crappy selling technique, just the facts. Very understanding and helpful. They have done a great job at removing the spray foam and cleaning up after themselves as well. They hoovered everything — I think the loft is cleaner now than when they started.”
Verified customer 10/10Spray foam removal · CW10
“I would have no hesitation in recommending the firm to anyone.”
“I used EcoTrust to insulate and board my loft. The two installers who carried out the work were wonderful — really considerate, helpful in their advice, and they cleaned up after themselves and worked really hard throughout. I would have no hesitation in recommending the firm to anyone.”
Verified customer 10/10Insulation & boarding · S36
“Ben and Lee were beyond any expectations we could have asked for.”
“After recently having loft insulation replaced, EcoTrust came back to fix a hole in the ceiling and replaster. Ben and Lee were beyond any expectations we could have asked for. Being conscious of mess due to dogs in our home, they went above and beyond — there literally wasn't any. Would certainly use again.”
Simon R 10/10Ceiling repair · SY10
“They were polite and respectful and kept me fully informed throughout.”
“Very professional. Team worked well clearing and cleaning the loft space prior to installing new insulation. They were polite and respectful and kept me fully informed throughout.”
Deborah T 10/10Loft insulation · WR3
“They vacuumed the carpet afterwards although they had put a polythene covering down to protect it.”
“Polite and conscientious team. They worked hard and answered any questions we had. They took photos of the loft after they'd cleared it of boarding. After they'd put the insulation down they encouraged us to have a look. They vacuumed the carpet afterwards although they had put a polythene covering down to protect it.”
Valerie K 10/10Loft insulation · LS24
“Always kept us updated on progress and timescales.”
“Very happy with the work completed removing some stubborn spray foam insulation from our loft. Hard working guys, very polite and friendly. Always kept us updated on progress and timescales. A great job and would highly recommend.”
Verified customer 10/10Spray foam removal · DN14
“From when we had the survey to when the job was finished I can't fault anything.”
“From when we had the survey to when the job was finished I can't fault anything. Everyone was friendly, professional and respectful to us and our property.”
Valerie W 10/10Loft insulation · WS2
“I'm amazed they managed to keep my house so clean when they were filthy.”
“My loft space was partially boarded and the works had left it full of dislodged old insulation and debris. I got a call immediately after requesting a quote and a visit the same week. Two men arrived and got straight to work, hardly stopping for a drink. I'm amazed they managed to keep my house so clean when they were filthy.”
Verified customer 10/10Loft clearance · WN7
“The wall has dried out perfectly and there's been no sign of damp returning.”
“Really impressed with the whole service. We had damp showing through the living-room wall and EcoTrust came out the next day. The explanation was clear and honest, and the team carried out the treatment quickly with no mess left behind. The wall has dried out perfectly and there's been no sign of damp returning.”
Verified customer 10/10Damp proofing · BH6
What it involves
This is the job most people get wrong, usually because someone quoted them for the cheap version. A joist is typically 100mm deep. Current insulation depth is around 270-300mm. Put a board straight on the joist and you have just compressed 300mm of wool into 100mm of space.
The insulation does not recover. You get a floor and a colder bedroom.
Why a direct-to-joist board is a false economy
Compressed insulation loses most of its value, and it loses it exactly where you have put the boards, which is usually the middle of the loft over the main bedrooms.
It is also invisible. Nothing looks wrong from below, so the first sign is a room that never quite warms up and a bill that has not moved.
Raising the deck on legs costs a bit more and solves it completely: the boards sit clear, the wool underneath stays at full depth, and the floor is stronger for it.
How the job runs
Start to finish
- Free surveyWe check the joist depth, the insulation depth, the hatch, the head height and where you actually want to be able to walk and store.
- Insulation sorted firstThere is no point boarding over insulation that needs replacing. If it does, we price both so you can see it in one number.
- Raised legs set inFixed through the insulation onto the joists, at the spacing the span needs, so the deck is level and solid underfoot.
- Boards downFitted across the legs, the hatch and walkway left clear, and the offcuts and packaging taken away with us.
The price covers
What is in, and what is not
Both halves matter. A quote that lists everything and excludes nothing is usually hiding the extras until the invoice.
Included
- Raised leg system so the insulation is never compressed
- Tongue and groove boarding across the raised deck
- Insulation checked and topped to depth beneath the platform
- Hatch and walkway kept clear
- Waste and offcuts removed
Not included
- Loft ladders, hatch enlargement or lighting, which we can quote alongside
- Anything structural — if the joists will not take a floor, we will say so
Evidence-led work
Recent jobs, start to finish
Spray Foam Removal · SheffieldSpray Foam Removal in Sheffield: 50m² Loft Restored50m² · Five working days
Loft Insulation · ManchesterLoft Insulation in Manchester: 100m² Reinsulated to 300mm100m² · Two days
Loft Boarding · PrestonLoft Boarding in Preston: 74m² of Storage Without Crushing the Insulation74m² · Three days
Damp Proofing · ManchesterDamp Proofing in Manchester: Entrance Hall Taken Back and Replastered
Spray Foam Removal · BournemouthSpray Foam Removal in Bournemouth: Roof Reopened and Reinsulated
Loft Insulation · LeedsLoft Insulation in Leeds: Old Insulation Out, 300mm In, 15m² Boarded
Loft Boarding · NottinghamLoft Insulation and Boarding in Nottingham: Raised Deck Over New Wool
Spray Foam Removal · BurnleySpray Foam Removal in Burnley, Lancashire56m² · Two days
Loft Boarding · County DurhamLoft Boarding and Insulation in County Durham270mm wool · One day
Loft Insulation · Leeds300mm Loft Insulation in Leeds, West Yorkshire35m² · One day
FAQs
The things everyone asks
Can I not just screw boards onto the joists?
You can, and it is cheaper on the day. It also squashes the insulation underneath down to joist depth and undoes a good part of what that insulation was doing. We will not fit it that way.
How much of the loft should I board?
Usually less than people first ask for. Boarding the area you will genuinely use, around the hatch, keeps the cost down and leaves the rest of the loft working as insulation.
Will it take proper weight?
A raised deck on legs is stronger than boards on bare joists, because the load spreads across more of the structure. It is storage, not a room, and we will tell you at survey if the joists are not up to it.
How long does it take?
Most boarding jobs are one to three days depending on the area and whether the insulation is being done at the same time.
Free survey, and a price in writing
No obligation, no doorstep sales. If we are not the right people for the job, we will tell you that instead.