We are Total Insulation Solutions. We offer a range of services, all of which are aimed to save you both energy and money, and make your property run more efficiently whilst staying green.
Here are some services that we offer:
Below are four reasons you should insulate your home. If you have any questions about our services, or any additional ways in which insulating your home could benefit you, please don't hesitate to contact us!
Save money on your heating bills Cavity wall and loft insulation are recognised as one of the most effective energy efficiently measures you can invest in. Your heating can be turned on less often and for shorter periods of time due to the insulation retaining the heat in your home. Installing both insulations can save you up to £265 a year.
Protecting the environment Currently over one quarter of all UK carbon emissions are generated by the fossil fuels we burn to heat and power our homes, which in turn creates carbon dioxide. Insulating your home can help reduce these emissions by reducing the amount of fuel you need to burn to power your home and keep your property warm.
A more energy efficient home Many people think that you will only benefit from investing in insulation in the winter, but in actual fact it also helps to keep your house cooler in the summer, as it keeps the heat out.
Help prevent condensation Installing cavity wall and loft insulation will also help to prevent condensation in you home, which is why it is highly recommended to people who have a lot of problems with condensation.
Cavity Wall Insulation from only £99!
Getting your home insulated by Total Insulation Solutions is a very simple and easy process. Cavity Wall Insulation will prevent anywhere between 25-35% of heat escaping through the cavity.
The mineral wool material is injected into the cavity at various points in the wall to ensure the entire cavity is filled with insulation.
Once completed you will then have a 25 year guarantee for the work carried out on the property issued by an external governing body, CIGA.
Before the installation a trained surveyor will undertake an assessment of your property to confirm it is suitable for Cavity Wall Insulation. This will involve drilling a small hole into each elevation to inspect the cavity to ensure it is suitable to be filled. The cavity must be at least 50mm wide to be successfully filled with insulation material.
The surveyor will take measurements of the entire property to ensure that at the time of installation the installers have the appropriate amount of material to successfully complete the job.
At this point the surveyor will identify any possible access issues that may hinder the installers at the time of installation i.e. if any specialist equipment is needed (conservatory ladders, extra long lines). The surveyor will also check the gas appliances and any fires in the property to identify if an air Vent will be required. If any gas appliance is7Kw or over then by law the installers must fit a combustion vent in the room where the appliance is. This is for Health and Safety reasons to comply with gas safety legislation.
Everyone is eligible to a discounted price for their insulation as part of the government’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions, however you may qualify to get the work done for free if you are on certain benefits or over the age of 70.
Loft Insulation from only £149!
Loft Insulation is another effective way to help you save money by reducing your heating bills. By getting loft insulation, the heat you pay for will stay indoors instead of escaping through your loft.
It is very effective, and will pay for itself over and over again in no time. Most houses already have loft insulation, although it is often below the recommended 270mm worth. According to research, 9 million homes in the UK are insulated with 100mm, which has not been considered an adequate amount since the early 1980's.
Loft insulation lasts for at least 40 years, and as well as saving money you'll also be helping the environment by reducing CO2 emissions, one of the biggest contributors to climate change.
Your loft insulation installation will include insulating the top of your ceiling joists as well as between them. Your pipes and tanks will also be insulated to avoid freezing.
What is a Cavity Wall?
The external wall of a house is constructed of two masonry (brick or block) walls, with a cavity (gap) of at least 50mm between. Metal ties join the two walls together.
How is Cavity Wall Insulation installed?
The cavity wall is injected with insulating material by drilling holes in the external wall, through the mortar joint. Holes are generally of 22-25mm diameter and are ‘made good’ after injection. Each hole is injected in turn, starting at the bottom.
How long does it take?
Cavity Wall Insulation normally takes around two hours to install, but the time does depend on the size of the house and other factors, such as access.
Is my house suitable?
Before the installation we will undertake an assessment of your property to confirm that it is suitable for insulation. This assessment may be undertaken by one of our qualified surveyors before installation.
Do I have to do anything before the installation?
The drilling process does create some vibration – so it would be wise to remove ornaments, particularly on external walls, for their safety and your peace of mind.
The Technician will need access to all walls, so he will need to get inside attached garages, lean-to sheds, conservatories etc. The insulation can only be really effective if all walls are done. If you have a wall right on the boundary, you may like to mention to your neighbour, that the Technician will need to go onto their property.
Is there much mess?
The drilling process inevitably creates a little dust, which will be cleared at the completion of the job. It may be wise to remove vehicles from the drive and things close to the walls. This will also give the Technician better access for equipment and tools.
Does the Technician have to come into the house?
The Technician must undertake checks before and after installation, including any heating appliances, so it is essential that they have access inside the property.
My house is semi-detached, how do they stop insulation going into my neighbour’s cavity?
Assuming your neighbour’s house is not already insulated, the Technician will insert a cavity barrier at the party wall line. This is usually a length of bristle brush. Of course, if the neighbour’s house were to be insulated at the same time, the cavity barrier would not be needed.
Will my house be warmer?
Yes – if your heating is not controlled by a thermostat. However, if you have a thermostat, it will cut out the heating at the same temperature, so you may not notice the difference in the room with the thermostat. However, you should find that the temperature in other parts of your house improves, for example, the small bedroom on the corner.
With Cavity Wall Insulation, you should find that the house holds its temperature for longer, therefore the time between heating cycles may be longer. The result should be a more even temperature throughout the house and / or a reduced fuel bill.
What is the recommended thickness for loft insulation?
The current regulations under the Government’s CERT (Carbon Emissions reduction target) programme states that a minimum 270mm of Loft Insulation is required.
How much heat is lost through the roof?
As much as 25% of heat is lost through a roof which is not adequately insulated.
I already have some insulation in the loft but it is not very thick, will this have to be removed or can it be topped up?
Any existing insulation can be left in the loft and an additional layer added to it to bring it up to the required minimum thickness. It does not matter how long the existing insulation has been in the loft, it still retains its insulant value.
I use my loft for storage but need to get it insulated, can I do this?
Once the loft has been insulated to a minimum 270mm thickness the ceiling joists will no longer be visible making the roof space hazardous to anyone attempting to enter. However it is possible to arrange for additional joists and floor boarding to be fixed via a local joiner to help maintain your storage area. If you already have a boarded area of no more than a third of the loft area the installers will work around it and leave it uncovered.
I have a cold water tank and pipework in my loft. Will these need to be insulated as well?
Yes they will. Any company who carries out loft insulation is responsible for insulating any tanks and pipework that are in the roof space to ensure they do not freeze come the winter period.
I have electrical cables in the loft. Will these be a hazard in any way?
Apart from any cables feeding a shower unit they will not. A cable that feeds a shower unit is usually a 30amp. The installers will identify this and make sure this cable is not covered by the insulation by either laying the cable on top if there is enough flex or leaving a gap in the insulation around the cable to ensure it does not overheat.
Will there be much mess whilst the work is carried out?
Any mess created should be very minimal, as the installers will provide dustsheets to cover the areas of carpeting/flooring around the loft access areas to the door of entry to the property.
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Total Insulation Services is a registered company in England and Wales. Our registered number is 6823250. Our registered office address is: PO BOX 501, The Nexus Building, Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 9BL.
You can call us on our freephone number (0800 917 5536) or office number (01763 263066). You can also fax us (01763 268645).
Our offices are located at: Total Insulation Solutions, Unit 1 Marley Eternit, Whaddon Road, Meldreth, Royston, Herts, SG8 5RL.
Get in touch by email using the form below for a free estimated quote, to ask questions or for a chat about what we do.
Total Insulation Solutions is a leading provider of home insulation services, operating throughout the South East, South West and the Midlands.
With over 17 years experience we provide a full range of cavity wall and loft insulation services to a range of customers, including individual homeowners, house builders, local authorities and social housing providers.
With numerous installs completed each year we are a company that is committed to providing very high levels of quality and customer care. Individual private homes and large scale contracts are all treated with the same careful planning, customer care and respect. Our aim is to deliver a faultless and problem-free service from our Hertfordshire based office.
On top of providing top quality insulation, our main focus is customer service and keeping you happy. We keep our promises, and try our very hardest to keep the customer up to date with accurate and consistent information about the project.
We will explain clearly to you everything you need to know, what you need to do, and aim to provide our top quality services to you quickly and efficiently.
We will also treat your enquiries in a sensitive manner, and keep all jobs confidential.
If you would like to share with us your thoughts and views about our service, please get in touch on our freephone number (0800-917-5536) or email us.
Health and safety is a paramount importance to Total Insulation Solutions and we strive at all times to achieve a safe working culture to people, whether this is our employees, customers or members of the public. All of our employees undergo regular training to ensure that all work is carried out strictly to the health and safety guidelines issued by us.
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