Cold Loft Room
A loft conversion room that is noticeably colder than the rest of the house, even with the heating on.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Insufficient insulation in the roof slope
- 2Thermal bridging through the rafters
- 3Heating system not extended adequately to the loft room
How Urgent Is This?
This should be fixed in the coming weeks. Leaving it may allow the problem to worsen and cost more to repair.
What Needs to Be Done
A loft conversion specialist will add insulation between and below the rafters, fit insulated plasterboard, and ensure the heating system provides enough output to the loft room.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £16,667 – £33,333 | Materials: £8,333 – £18,333
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Try Snap and FixHow to Prevent This
Ensure insulation meets current building regulations during conversion. Install adequate radiators or underfloor heating. Use draught-proof loft hatch or stairway door.
Related Problems
Rooms feeling cold even when the central heating is running at full, with high energy bills.
Moisture forming on windows, walls, or the inside of the roof slope in a loft conversion.
The loft conversion becoming uncomfortably hot in summer, making it difficult to use or sleep in.
Other Loft Conversion Specialist Problems
The floor in a loft conversion feels springy or bouncy when walked on, sometimes with visible flex.
Moisture forming on windows, walls, or the inside of the roof slope in a loft conversion.
The loft conversion becoming uncomfortably hot in summer, making it difficult to use or sleep in.
The staircase to the loft conversion feels dangerously steep or does not meet building regulations.