Thinking about improving the heat-saving capabilities of an older home? Based in Worsley, Brunsdens Ltd is a reliable firm of time-served builders that provides a range of building and joinery services in Bury and the Greater Manchester area. We understand that our clients want to save money on energy bills, help the environment and feel warmer during the winter, so we are proud to offer insulation installs as part of our domestic and commercial renovations and house refurbishments.
Our building company covers every aspect of small- to large-scale projects, offering in-house roofing services, electrical work, plumbing, joinery, damp proofing services, and building maintenance. From fitted wardrobes to floor laying, we meet all requirements.
Here are a few things to consider if you are looking to retrofit insulation for a home in Bury or the surrounding areas:
A great option for period properties, internal wall insulation involves attaching new insulation to an existing wall or building a new stud wall. This is often practical for pre-1920s buildings, which don’t tend to have cavity walls to pack with insulation.
Disruptive but worthwhile in the long term, internal wall insulation is a must if you do not want to disturb the attractive exterior of your house. We can also update the pipes and wiring in your walls as part of our plumbing and electrical installations.
Loss of floor space is also a factor to consider. For properties with persistent damp issues, this would be an ideal opportunity to replace moisture-compromised insulation and plaster. Contact our building contractors for more information on our wider building maintenance packages, which can include roofing services, joinery services, damp proofing services and emergency plumbing.
External walls are one of the most popular areas our building company applies insulation to. Most homes have cavities to fill with your choice of insulating material, and often have existing insulation which needs replacing. Insulation helps to:
It is important to establish whether your Bury home qualifies for cavity wall insulation. Timber and steel frameworks are at risk of rotting or corroding, as insulation can block air circulation. Our building maintenance services cover framework repair and replacement as well as plumbing to prevent further damage.
If you live in a building exposed to wind-driven rain, your home will be especially prone to penetrating damp, and insulation will worsen the situation by soaking up unwanted moisture. Insulation replacement is included in our damp proofing services. We can also fit it during house refurbishments.
Roofing and underfloor insulation are simpler options for customers in Bury. Around 25% of a house’s heat is lost through the roof, and up to 10% is lost through the floor, so these areas are important to insulate when renovating. As part of our roofing services, we also make sure any new roof installations have adequate insulation.
If you are looking for an extra cash boost, it is possible that you may fall within the requirements for a loft insulation government grant.
When converting lofts, our building contractors strip out old, defective insulation and reline your attic space with a modern replacement. We can also repair or replace pipes and electrical systems running under floors as part of our in-house services and house refurbishments. In addition, our building company offers damp proofing services to prevent underfloor insulation from being saturated by rising damp. Damp proofing methods we use include DPCs, damp proof injections and other treatments.
Our team provides a full range of services for homes and commercial properties, including:
