Loft boarding in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional loft boarding help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable carpentry services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
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Professional loft boarding - raised floor installed above insulation for safe storage space. Boards on proper legs, insulation not compressed, walkable floor throughout.
### Usable Loft Space
Your loft probably has space you're not using - **but stepping between joists on insulation isn't safe or practical**. Proper boarding creates a solid floor you can actually use for storage.
> 📦 **Storage where you need it.** Seasonal items, suitcases, boxes - a boarded loft takes the pressure off your house.
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### What Proper Boarding Achieves
| ✅ Professionally Boarded | ❌ Common Problems | |--------------------------|-------------------| | Safe to walk on | Balancing on joists | | Insulation intact | Compressed insulation | | Usable storage | Wasted space | | Proper access | Awkward and dangerous |
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### What You Get
**🔧 Full Installation**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Survey** | Space assessed, options discussed | | **Prepare** | Loft legs installed on joists | | **Board** | Flooring panels laid | | **Finish** | Edges trimmed, access maintained | | **Done** | Ready for storage |
**📦 Options Available** - Full loft boarding - Partial boarding (walkway + zones) - Raised legs to preserve insulation - Integrated loft ladder - Lighting installation
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### Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimate | |-------|----------| | Loft boarding | **Quote required** |
*Quoted based on area, access, and specification. Typically £25-40 per square metre.*
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### Perfect For...
✅ **Extra storage** - Boxes out of the house
✅ **Seasonal items** - Christmas, camping, suitcases
✅ **Growing families** - Space for outgrown things
✅ **Home office overflow** - Archive storage
Why Choose Us for Loft boarding in Ottery St Mary?
Safe floor to walk on
Insulation not compressed
Storage space created
Proper access maintained
What to Expect
### Step 1: Survey Loft accessed, space measured, options discussed, quote provided. ### Step 2: Install Loft legs fixed, boards laid, edges finished. ### Step 3: Done Floor tested, access demonstrated, ready for use.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🌡️ **Don't compress insulation** - squashed insulation loses most of its effectiveness. Raised loft legs maintain the air gap that insulation needs to work. **What affects the quote:** - Loft size and shape - Access (is there a hatch, ladder?) - Existing insulation depth - How much to board - Lighting or other additions **Adding a loft ladder:** - Much safer access - Can be fitted at same time - Various types available - Makes the loft actually usable
Frequently Asked Questions about Loft boarding in Ottery St Mary
Won't boarding compress my insulation?
Not if done properly. We use raised loft legs to create a gap above insulation. The boards sit above, insulation stays fluffy, and you get usable storage. Compressing insulation defeats its purpose.
How much storage will I get?
Depends on your loft size and shape. We can board as much or as little as useful - a central walkway with storage zones is often most practical.
What about the loft hatch?
We board around the hatch and can improve the hatch itself if needed. A proper loft ladder makes access much safer.
Is it safe to store heavy items?
The boarded floor takes normal storage loads. Very heavy items should be positioned over joists. We'll advise on weight distribution.
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