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Loft and cavity wall insulation in Brent
We install loft and cavity wall insulation in social homes in Brent, after a survey that checks the wall and loft are suitable.
Social landlords in Brent can appoint us for loft and cavity wall insulation, from a single home to a programme. The London Borough of Brent still owns about 8,231 council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.
Brent at a glance
- Council
- London Borough of Brent
- Region
- London
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Approx. council homes
- 8,231 (2020)
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 327,753 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.22 (VOA 2026)
Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.
Who owns the social homes in Brent?
The London Borough of Brent still owns council homes in Brent and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 8,231 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Brent?
- Cavity suitability survey, including borescope inspection
- Cavity wall insulation injection
- Boarded walkways, hatch insulation and draught-proofing
- Loft ventilation checks and remedial vents
- Pipe and tank insulation
How do we deliver it?
Where we extract failed fill, we inspect the wall ties and the cavity while it is open and report what we find.
Which rules apply in Brent?
PAS 2035:2023 sets the whole-house retrofit process (assessment, coordination, design, installation and evaluation), and PAS 2030:2023 covers installation. Most government-backed retrofit schemes require both, with TrustMark lodgement.
Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about loft and cavity wall insulation
What does loft and cavity wall insulation cost in Brent?
Our guide range for cavity wall insulation in Brent is £1,150–£3,300 per home. That is the UK range of £950–£2,700 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.22 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: inner London 1.17–1.32, outer London 1.08–1.26); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.
Questions about loft and cavity wall insulation in Brent
Does the London Borough of Brent still own council homes?
The London Borough of Brent still owns council homes in Brent and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 8,231 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.
Which housing standard applies in Brent?
Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.
Do you also work near Brent?
Yes. We take on loft and cavity wall insulation across London, including Ealing, Harrow, Barnet and Camden, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in Brent
- Damp and mould remediation
- Cyclical and external decoration
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Responsive repairs
- External wall insulation
- Void property works
- Electrical remedial works and rewires
- Housing disrepair works
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Fire door installation and remediation