What we do

Everything your loft needs —
from one trusted local crew.

Boarding, insulation, ladders, lighting and bespoke storage — designed, installed and guaranteed by Loft Kings.

Why Loft Kings

Built right.
Boarded for life.

We're a local crew of full-time loft specialists — not a sideline. Every install protects your insulation, your warranty and your weekends.

About Loft Kings

How it works

Four simple steps.
No mess, no surprises.

Service areas

Solihull-based.
Trusted across Warwickshire.

We work daily across Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and the wider Warwickshire region — typically on-site within a week of accepting a quote. Local crew, local response, local accountability.

• Solihull
• Redditch
• Warwickshire
• Sutton Coldfield
• Bromsgrove
• Stratford-upon-Avon
• Shirley
• Henley-in-Arden
• Dorridge

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Local knowledge

Loft boarding in Solihull & Warwickshire: what local homeowners need to know.

The housing stock around Solihull, Shirley and Sutton Coldfield is a real mix — 1930s bay-fronted semis with cut-roof timbers, post-war estates with deeper joists, and newer trussed-rafter builds in places like Dickens Heath and Blythe Valley. Each one needs a different boarding approach. Cut roofs usually accept standard boards over the joists once insulation is brought up to depth, while modern truss roofs almost always need a raised loft boarding system so the structural members aren't loaded incorrectly. Get this wrong and you risk warranty issues, sagging ceilings or compressed insulation.

The other thing local lofts share is moisture. Warwickshire winters are damp, and most older lofts in Henley-in-Arden, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Bromsgrove villages were built before modern breathable membranes. When homeowners top up insulation to the current 270mm building-regs standard without keeping the eaves clear, condensation can get trapped — leading to damp boards, black mould on rafters and ruined storage. That's why every Loft Kings survey checks airflow and foil loft lining alongside the boarding — not as upsells, but because skipping them is what causes problems six months later.

Local matters for the boring reasons too. We're a Solihull-based crew, so when something needs adjusting after a job — a ladder spring, a hatch latch, a board screw working loose — we're back the same week, not next month. We know which streets in B91 and B93 have restricted parking, which estates have shared loft cavities to avoid, and which building-control quirks come up most often around Redditch and Bromsgrove. That's the difference between hiring a national handyman pool and hiring Loft Kings.

FAQ

Straight answers.
No fluff.

How long does a loft boarding job take?

Most domestic boarding jobs are completed in a single day. Larger raised-board systems with insulation top-ups, ladders and lighting can take 1–2 days.

Will boarding squash my insulation?

Not when it's done correctly. We use raised boarding systems that sit above the insulation, preserving the full 270mm depth required for energy efficiency.

Do you supply the ladder and hatch?

Yes — we supply and fit timber and aluminium loft ladders, plus insulated, draught-sealed hatches sized to your opening.

Are you insured?

Fully. We carry public liability insurance and provide a workmanship guarantee on every install.

Which areas do you cover?

Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Shirley, Dorridge, Henley-in-Arden, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Stratford-upon-Avon and the wider Warwickshire area.

How do I get a quote?

Call 07516 127767 or send a message via the contact form. We arrange a free in-loft survey and follow up with a written fixed-price quote.

How much does loft boarding cost in Solihull?

Pricing depends on loft size, joist depth and whether you need a raised system over insulation, plus extras like a ladder, hatch or LED lighting. As a guide, most Solihull homes fall between a small starter board-out and a fully kitted raised system. Every job is quoted at a fixed price after a free in-loft survey — so there are no surprises on the day.

Do you offer a workmanship guarantee?

Yes. Every install comes with a workmanship guarantee covering the boarding, ladder, hatch and any lighting we fit. We're fully insured with £5m public liability cover, and we're happy to share references from recent jobs in your local area on request.