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Loft Storage
in Mendip.

Boarded floors, drop-down ladders, proper insulation. Trusted handyman team serving Wells, Frome, Glastonbury and the wider Somerset area.

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About this service

What we cover.

Boarded loft floors, drop-down ladders and proper insulation — extra storage space without crushing your loft insulation flat.

The single most common mistake we see in lofts is boards laid straight onto the joists, crushing the insulation underneath and destroying its thermal value. We use raised loft legs to board over insulation properly — keeping your home warmer and giving you usable storage at the same time.

Free quotes, fair prices, and we leave it tidier than we found it. Most of our work is from word of mouth — handy when you're picking a tradesman to let inside your home.

For the depth on what each part of the work involves, see our specialisations breakdown below.

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  • Loft floor boarding (raised over insulation)
  • Drop-down loft ladder installation
  • Loft hatch upgrades — insulated and airtight
  • Insulation top-up to current 270mm standard
  • Loft lighting installation
  • Storage shelving and built-in racks
In-Depth

Loft Storage, in specifics.

The breakdown of what loft storage actually means — pick a specialisation for the depth.

Specialisation · 01

Loft Boarding

Raised legs over insulation — usable storage, warm house

The single most common mistake we see in lofts — boards laid straight onto joists, crushing the 270mm insulation flat and destroying its thermal value. The right way is raised loft legs that sit on the joists and lift the floor 100-200mm clear of the insulation. Boards screw down on top. Result: full thermal performance preserved, and a properly usable storage floor with normal walking space.

  • Raised loft leg systems (LoftZone, StoreFloor, similar)
  • Boarded over existing or upgraded insulation
  • Either OSB or T&G chipboard flooring
  • Walkway-only or full loft boarding
  • Eaves storage with edge-fillet boards
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Most common
Specialisation · 02

Loft Ladder Installation

Drop-down, sliding, telescopic

A proper loft ladder makes a loft actually usable — it's the difference between forgetting what's up there and using your storage space monthly. We fit drop-down concertina ladders (cheaper, lighter), sliding wooden ladders (heavier-duty), and telescopic aluminium ladders (slimmest). Includes the hatch frame, the ladder, and a handrail where the height needs it.

  • Drop-down concertina ladders
  • Sliding wooden ladders for heavy use
  • Telescopic aluminium ladders
  • New loft hatch and frame if needed
  • Handrails where ceiling height requires
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Specialisation · 03

Loft Insulation

Top up to 270mm — the current standard

Most older lofts were insulated to 100mm or 200mm — the modern standard is 270mm. Topping up your insulation is one of the cheapest ways to cut your heating bill, and we usually do it as part of a loft boarding job (because we're up there anyway). We use mineral wool laid between and across the joists, with eaves baffles to stop the insulation blocking the roof's airflow.

  • Top-up to 270mm current standard
  • Mineral wool or sheep's wool insulation
  • Eaves baffles for proper roof ventilation
  • Insulating around water tanks and pipework
  • Combine with loft boarding for one trip
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Specialisation · 04

Loft Lighting & Hatches

Power, lighting, insulated hatches

Two things that turn a loft from grim crawlspace into usable storage — proper lighting and a hatch that doesn't leak heat. We run lighting circuits up from the floor below, fit LED panels or strip lighting with switches at the loft entry, and replace old hardboard hatches with insulated, draught-sealed alternatives that meet current Building Regs.

  • LED panel or strip lighting throughout the loft
  • Switches at hatch entry
  • Insulated, draught-sealed loft hatches
  • Power sockets for occasional use
  • Smoke detector wiring (if not already present)
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Specialisation · 05

Eaves Storage & Built-In Cupboards

Bespoke storage in awkward angled spaces

The triangular bit at the eaves — where the roof slope meets the floor — is dead space in most lofts. With bespoke built-in cupboards we turn it into proper storage with little doors that match the rest of the loft, drawers on runners, or simple open shelving. We also build pull-out racking systems for properly stuffed lofts and bespoke ceiling-to-eaves wardrobes for converted loft rooms. All built on-site to fit your specific roof angle.

  • Bespoke eaves cupboards with hinged doors
  • Pull-out drawer and racking systems
  • Built-in shelving on the awkward angled walls
  • Sliding-door eaves wardrobes for loft conversions
  • Painted or stained to match existing finish
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Our Process

How a loft storage job runs.

Same process every time — survey, quote, prep, finish. Clear timelines, clean handover.

01

Loft visit

We come up and assess your loft — joist spacing, current insulation depth, ventilation and any obstructions.

02

Quote

Quote covering loft legs, boarding, ladder and any extras like lighting or hatch upgrade.

03

Install

Loft legs, boarding, ladder and hatch — typically a one or two-day job depending on size.

04

Walk-through

We show you how the ladder operates and how to use the new space safely.

Where we work

Loft Storage across Mendip.

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Recent customers

What people say.

5.0
From Verified Google Reviews
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Lisa Jarman

Really helpful man — Radek helped me with my loft. Decent price, worked fast and efficiently. Already booked him in for more work — knowing he's honest and good is such a peace of mind. Thanks Radek!

⌖ Frome
PH
Pete Hannigan

Boarded out the whole loft over the existing insulation properly — raised loft legs, the lot. So much storage now and the house feels warmer. Wish we'd done it years ago.

⌖ Bath
FAQ

Quick questions.

Common questions about our loft storage service. Anything else, just ring.

How much does loft storage cost?

It depends on the size and condition of the job. We give free written quotes — ring 07516 555 377 and we'll come round, take a proper look, and email you a clear breakdown. No surprise extras.

How quickly can you start a loft storage job?

For small jobs we can often start the same week. Bigger projects we book a few weeks ahead. Either way we'll give you a real start date and stick to it.

Do you guarantee your loft storage work?

Yes — if anything's not right after we leave, we come back and fix it. No fuss, no charge.

What areas do you cover?

We cover the wider Mendip and Somerset area — Shepton Mallet, Wells, Frome, Glastonbury, Street, Yeovil, Bath, Bristol, Midsomer Norton and Radstock. If you're nearby, just give us a ring.

Do you do loft boarding?

Yes — loft boarding is one of our core specialisations within loft storage. The single most common mistake we see in lofts — boards laid straight onto joists, crushing the 270mm insulation flat and destroying its thermal value. Have a look at the Loft Boarding section above for detail, or ring us on 07516 555 377 for a quote.

Do you do loft ladder installation?

Yes — loft ladder installation is one of our core specialisations within loft storage. A proper loft ladder makes a loft actually usable — it's the difference between forgetting what's up there and using your storage space monthly. Have a look at the Loft Ladder Installation section above for detail, or ring us on 07516 555 377 for a quote.

Do you do loft insulation?

Yes — loft insulation is one of our core specialisations within loft storage. Most older lofts were insulated to 100mm or 200mm — the modern standard is 270mm. Have a look at the Loft Insulation section above for detail, or ring us on 07516 555 377 for a quote.

Do you do loft lighting & hatches?

Yes — loft lighting & hatches is one of our core specialisations within loft storage. Two things that turn a loft from grim crawlspace into usable storage — proper lighting and a hatch that doesn't leak heat. Have a look at the Loft Lighting & Hatches section above for detail, or ring us on 07516 555 377 for a quote.

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