Reduce Business Energy Costs & Improve Working Conditions
An uninsulated roof means paying to heat the space above your ceiling. We insulate commercial roof spaces across Chorley with as little disruption to trading as possible.
If you are refurbishing, re-roofing or changing how a building is used, that is the best time to bring the roof insulation up to standard, and larger roof works can bring Building Regulations requirements with them.
Significant reduction in heating and cooling costs for Chorley businesses, improving your bottom line and freeing up budget for business growth.
Improved working conditions in Chorley offices lead to higher productivity, reduced sick days, and better employee retention rates.
Help Chorley meet environmental targets and demonstrate corporate responsibility while reducing operational carbon emissions.
Protect your Chorley building investment with improved thermal performance and reduced moisture-related issues.
Ensure your Chorley commercial property meets current building regulations and prepares for future energy efficiency requirements.
Enhanced energy performance ratings improve Chorley property values and make premises more attractive to tenants.
Expert insulation solutions tailored to different commercial property types across Chorley
Large-scale insulation for Chorley storage and distribution facilities. Specialized solutions for high-ceiling environments with temperature-sensitive goods.
Professional insulation for Chorley office complexes and business centers. Optimized for comfort and productivity in workspace environments.
Insulation solutions for Chorley retail spaces focusing on customer comfort and energy efficiency to support business operations.
Heavy-duty insulation for Chorley manufacturing facilities and industrial units with specialized requirements for process temperature control.
Chorley's commercial growth has centred on Buckshaw Village, built on the former Royal Ordnance site, alongside the older industrial estates around the town. Whatever the building, the roof is one of the biggest sources of heat loss, and usually the cheapest place to stop it.
In warehouses and distribution units, the roof-void work is usually over the offices, welfare areas and any mezzanine with a ceiling under it. Open sheds with insulated roof cladding are a different job, so the survey tells you which parts of your building insulation will actually help.
Every job starts with a survey of the roof space, followed by a written quote per square metre that sets out what comes out, what goes in and to what depth. We plan the work around your opening hours and shift patterns, and on bigger buildings we work zone by zone so the business keeps running.
Warehouses and distribution units around Buckshaw Village and the town centre come in all shapes, from older brick warehouses to modern steel-framed sheds. Which parts of the building insulation will help depends on how it is built, which is why we start by working that out.
In a modern shed, the roof is usually insulated cladding with no loft to fill. The heat losses we deal with are in the parts with a ceiling: the office block, the welfare and canteen areas, the transport office and any mezzanine with a ceiling under it. In older warehouses with a roof void above a ceiling, the whole floor can benefit.
Warehouses rarely stop, so we plan the work around shift patterns and goods movements, take one area at a time, and agree access routes and exclusion zones with your site team before we start.
Commercial work is priced per square metre of roof void, typically between £3 and £12 per m². Where a job sits in that range depends on the depth of insulation, how easy the void is to reach and work in, and whether old insulation has to come out first. The examples below are worked out from that range, and the highlighted row is the type of building most typical of Chorley's commercial areas.
| Building | Example roof void area | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse office and welfare block | 250 m² | £750 to £3,000 |
| Shop or retail unit | 120 m² | £360 to £1,440 |
| Top floor of an office building | 400 m² | £1,200 to £4,800 |
| Workshop or industrial unit | 600 m² | £1,800 to £7,200 |
| Larger office building or mill floor | 1,500 m² | £4,500 to £18,000 |
Examples only. Your written price comes after the survey.
The 0% VAT rate on insulation only covers homes and some charity buildings, so work on commercial premises is charged at the standard rate of 20%. If your business is VAT-registered, you can usually reclaim it in the normal way.
We offer 0% finance for qualifying businesses, so the upgrade can be paid for out of the energy savings rather than up front.
Every commercial quote starts with a survey of the roof space, because two buildings that look the same from the street can need very different work. These are the things we check.
In England and Wales, landlords cannot continue to let most non-domestic property with an EPC rating of F or G unless a valid exemption is registered. Since 1 April 2023 that has applied to existing lettings as well as new ones, and it is enforced by local trading standards. Roof insulation is one of the measures an EPC assessor takes into account.
A commercial building needs an EPC when it is sold or let, and the certificate lasts 10 years. If yours is coming up for renewal, insulating the roof first can help the new rating.
Laying insulation in a roof void does not usually need approval on its own. If the insulation is part of renovating the roof, Part L of the Building Regulations can require the renovated part to meet a minimum standard, and the work may need signing off. In Chorley that goes through Chorley Council building control or a registered building control approver. Our Part L guide explains more.
Insulating inside a roof void rarely needs planning permission, but listed building consent can apply to works inside a listed building. If yours is listed, speak to the conservation officer at Chorley Council before booking.
Ready to reduce your Chorley business energy costs? Tell us about your building and we will explain what the survey involves.
Same-day commercial assessments
Professional energy audit reports
ROI analysis and financial projections
Stakeholder presentation materials
"Loft Restore handled our 20,000 sq ft warehouse insulation perfectly. The team worked around our shift patterns to ensure zero downtime. Heating bills dropped by 35% in the first quarter."
"We needed to upgrade our office insulation to meet new EPC ratings. Professional service from start to finish, and the office temperature is finally stable."
"Excellent ROI on our industrial unit. The installation team was safety-conscious and efficient. Highly recommended for commercial projects."
"Upgrading the insulation in our retail park units has significantly reduced tenant complaints about the cold. A solid investment."
Common questions about upgrading business premises
Yes. Chorley is about 27 miles from our base in Cheshire, and we also cover Leyland, Wigan and Blackburn and the rest of Lancashire.
Roof spaces and ceiling voids in offices, warehouses, shops and industrial units, including around Buckshaw Village and the town centre.
Not usually for straightforward roof-void insulation. If the insulation is part of renovating the roof, the work may need Building Regulations sign-off through Chorley Council building control or a registered building control approver, and listed buildings can need consent.
Yes. When the work is finished we provide documentation confirming it meets Part L of the Building Regulations, for your property records, insurance, and any future sale or lease.
Roof insulation is one of the measures an EPC assessor takes into account, though how far it moves the rating depends on the building, its heating and its lighting. Landlords should note that most commercial property cannot be let with an EPC below E unless an exemption applies.
Energy audits are free for commercial properties over 5,000 sq ft. For smaller premises, send photos of the roof void and the rough floor area through the quote form and we will come back with a price.
We specialise in keeping disruption to a minimum. We offer out-of-hours installation in the evenings and at weekends, and can work in phased sections so your business keeps running during the project.
Yes. We offer 0% finance for qualifying businesses, so you can spread the cost and pay for the upgrade from the energy savings.
No. If the building went up before 2000 we ask to see the asbestos register, and if we suspect asbestos or old vermiculite in the roof void, work stops until it has been tested. Any removal is a job for a specialist asbestos contractor.
Yes. Rats and mice are common in warehouses, food premises and older buildings. Once pest control has dealt with them, we strip out the soiled insulation damp, disinfect the void and refit.
It varies with the size and use of the building, but most commercial insulation projects pay for themselves within 18 to 24 months through energy savings alone.
Commercial jobs are priced per square metre, typically between £3 and £12 depending on the depth, the access and whether old insulation has to come out first. You get a written price after the survey.
We cover the whole of the UK from our base in Cheshire. These are the towns closest to Chorley, and every town below has its own page.
Professional commercial insulation solutions for Chorley businesses
Free energy audits Business case development Flexible financing 25-year warranty
Commercial areas we cover in Chorley: Buckshaw Village and the town centre. Nearby: Leyland, Wigan, Blackburn.