Almost always, yes. Most lofts can be boarded, although the installation is not always simple. There are restrictions and regulations around what you can and cannot do in your loft.

Can you lay loft boards directly onto your joists?

No. Putting boards directly onto your joists will squash your insulation and restrict airflow in your loft. Not only is this against building regulations, but it can also cause damp and mould to form from restricting the airflow.

Can you board over loft insulation?

Yes, as long as the boarding is raised above your insulation level and has a small gap to allow airflow. Not raising the boarding can cause dampness and mould to form from restricting the airflow.

Do I need permission to board my loft?

You can board out your loft without building consent, but it can only be used for storage or a non-living space, such as a hobby room.

Can I board my loft and use it as a bedroom?

If you're converting your loft into an extra bedroom or a room considered a living space, the work must meet the government's building regulations. The room must be accessible via a permanent staircase and comply with the correct fire regulations. This requires a full loft conversion, which is not a service we offer.

How long does it take to board a loft?

Depending on the size of the area and the ease of access, most loft boarding jobs take between one and two days to install.

Can I board my new build loft?

Absolutely. UK Loft Boarding specialises in boarding out new and old loft spaces. All our work is carried out in accordance with building regulations and does not affect your NHBC new build warranty.

Does boarding your loft void/invalidate NHBC?

No, it will not affect your warranty as long as it is installed correctly. There are several reasons your builder may say otherwise, such as concerns about squashing insulation, roof truss strength, or potential dampness. However, correctly fitting loft boards using one of our raised floor systems will not affect your warranty.

UK Loft Boarding Service Areas & Coverage

Nationwide Coverage

UK Loft Boarding operates across the United Kingdom. Whether you're in a major city or a smaller town, our network of experienced installers can help. Find your region below and discover your local loft boarding experts.

Regional Service Areas

We cover most of the North of the UK and surrounding regions with our expert LOFT-E® approved loft boarding installation services.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 North East

Coverage: Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Hexham and surrounding areas.

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 North West

Coverage: Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Warrington, Wigan, Blackpool, Bolton and surrounding areas.

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Yorkshire

Coverage: Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, York, Hull, and throughout Yorkshire.

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Cumbria

Coverage: Carlisle, Lake District, and Cumbria area.

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Lancashire

Coverage: Preston, Blackpool, Lancaster and Lancashire region.

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Cheshire

Coverage: Chester, Warrington, Stockport and Cheshire.

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🏴󠁢󠁳󠁰󠁴󠁲󠁿 North Wales

Coverage: Serving North Wales with the same quality and expertise.

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Midlands

Coverage: North Birmingham, Coventry, and throughout the Midlands region.

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Individual Service Areas

We also serve many individual cities and towns including:

Why Choose UK Loft Boarding for Your Area?

Local Expertise

We understand local building regulations and property types in your area.

Quick Scheduling

Local teams mean faster surveys and installations.

LOFT-E® Approved

We're the manufacturer of LOFT-E® systems - the best solution for your loft.

Customer Satisfaction

154+ reviews with 4.9/5 rating from satisfied customers across the UK.

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Loft Boarding

We raise our boarding above the insulation to ensure the correct amount of airflow in your loft to prevent moisture and heat being trapped in the loft.

Loft Boarding

Loft Ladders

We have a wide range of ladders to suit various loft spaces to ensure maximum safety when entering and exiting a loft space.

Loft Ladders

Loft Hatches

We specialise in creating safe access to your loft with our range of energy efficient hatches that will improve the safety and your homes energy efficiency.

Loft Hatches

Loft Lighting

A loft space can be very dark, we can install a LED light bulb with a pull switch so that you are able to turn it on as soon as you get into the loft.

Loft Lighting

Loft Insulation

It’s vital that you have the correct amount of insulation in your home in order to keep your house warm in the colder months and cool during the hotter months.

Insulaton

Additional Extras

We have a range of additional extras such as balustrades, roof liner, kick boards truss shelving to compliment your loft storage packages.

Additional Extras

LOFT-E® METAL RAISED FLOOR SYSTEM

Raise your loft floor above the insulation

All new build houses today have lofts that must conform to building regulations and government recommended loft insulation heights.

The LOFT-E® system has been designed to solve two problems when planning on boarding your loft for storage.

Firstly, boarding directly on top of your loft insulation is incorrect. Squashing or having to remove the existing loft insulation should never be done.
Building above the insulation is now possible by using a product that is designed to last a lifetime. The LOFT-E® system can not only raise the loft floor platform above the insulation level, but it can also account for variations in joist height.

Secondly, a problem that plastic products face in a loft are the consistent temperature changes, plastic softens during the heat of summer and therefore has the potential for the legs to buckle and the storage floor to collapse. This can also happen in the cold of winter with the legs getting so cold that they can become very brittle and can have a tendency to fracture, again leaving you with the same problem. Hence why we chose 100% recyclable steel.

There are 2 main parts to the LOFT-E® system. you can read about them here: