Loft Insulation Removal Costs - how much does it cost to remove old loft insulation?
Removing and cleaning loft insulation is a crucial step in maintaining an energy-efficient and healthy home environment. Costs can vary based on several factors, including the size of the loft, the type of insulation, and specific job requirements. Below is a comprehensive guide to help you understand the typical expenses involved.
1. Factors Influencing Costs:
Size of the Loft:
Larger lofts require more time and effort.
Type of Insulation:
Different materials (e.g., fiberglass, cellulose vermiculite, spray foam) have varying removal complexities.
Condition of Insulation:
Damp, moldy, rodent infested, vermin contaminated or damaged insulation may increase removal difficulty.
Access to the Loft:
Easy access can reduce labour time and costs. Poor access to and from a loft and ability to manoeuvre around while inside a loft can increase labour time and costs.
Disposal Requirements:
Safe and environmentally friendly disposal can add to costs such as method of disposal like van loads, skips, type of insulation removal bags/containers needed etc.
2. Price Breakdown:
Labour Costs:
Hourly Rate: £35 - £35 per hour per worker (we send 2-3 men to each job, mostly we send a 3 man team.
Total Labour Cost: Typically ranges from £300 to £600 daily, depending on loft size and job complexity.
Insurance:
We have the highest level of both full public and employee liability insurance for what is a dangerous and hazardous job.
Licences:
To remove and dispose of hazardous non standard recyclable waste we have the highest tier level of waste carriers licence.
Disposal Costs:
Waste Disposal Fees: £200 - £350 for disposal at a commercial recycling centre by way of van loads per van load.
Time Required: Most small to average sized lofts can be completed in half a day to a full day. Larger more complex lofts may take several days.
Additional Costs:
Protective Equipment: We provide our staff with the best protective and safety equipment available.
Loft Cleaning: Professional cleaning post-removal might add £275 - £395 to the costs.
3. Total Estimated Cost Guide:
Small Averaged Sized Loft: £425 - £525
Medium Average Sized Loft: £625 - £795
Large Average Sized Loft: £895 - £1,175
4. Why Costs Vary:
Each job is unique; factors such as the level of contamination if any (e.g., presence of mold or asbestos, rodents), the complexity of removal (e.g. type of insulation needing removed), and specific customer requirements can lead to price variations. The biggest cost factor, however, is the type of insulation needing removed, the size of the loft area and the difficulty of the removal. The price will increase if a post insulation removal loft cleaning is required too.
5. Getting a Quote:
Professional Assessment: Many companies like ourselves offer a free initial assessment to provide an accurate quote which can usually be carried out over the telephone or via email based on asking the client a few questions such as: Location, rough loft size/number of rooms, insulation type to be removed, access & additional requirements like loft cleaning etc.
6. Important Considerations:
Certified Contractors: Ensure the company is certified and experienced in insulation removal.
Environmental Compliance: Check that waste disposal complies with environmental regulations.
Examples Of Previous Completed Loft Insulation Removals: Check the company's previous work examples, such as before and after photos and case studies.
Customer Reviews: Look for real & genuine reviews and testimonials to gauge service quality.
Please Note: The prices outlined here are the average current standard UK wide industry prices that vary from company to company and are job dependant.
To find out about our costs and prices to remove old loft insulation from your loft, email or give us a call today to speak to one of our specialists.
I highly recommend these guys who recently helped us clear and clean out our loft in Newcastle after we had rodents in. They removed old junk and the old insulation then cleaned up the rodent droppings and hoovered the loft out. They were very friendly, made sure no dust and dirt got into our home and cleaned up after themselves. We are elderly people so we couldn't do this but they did everything in half a day. We tried all over to get someone to do the works for us but these guys were the only ones to come out and give us a qoute. Would use again if we ever have another rodent problem.