07305 001639info.thelittleloftcompany@gmail.com Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pmFacebook HomeAboutServices▼ Service Areas▼ Our WorkReviewsContact07305 001639Request an Estimate - Home/ - Service Areas/ - Ironbridge Service area · Ironbridge # Loft Boarding in IronbridgeCareful work in gorge property Ironbridge houses are old, steep-sited and rarely standard. We survey every one in person, work sympathetically with the structure and leave you with storage that does not risk the building. Request an EstimateCall 07305 001639 In-person survey in Ironbridge · Fixed written quote · 10-year workmanship guarantee 8 years Working in Shropshire lofts 10-year Workmanship guarantee £1,000,000 Public liability insurance In person Every quote surveyed, never from photos Mon–Fri 8–5 Calls answered by the fitter, not a call centre ## Loft boarding for Ironbridge homes Ironbridge is a short run down from Telford and an area we know well, along with Coalbrookdale, Jackfield, Coalport, Madeley and Broseley across the river. Access here is part of the job: narrow lanes, stepped approaches and terraces built into the side of the gorge mean materials sometimes have to be carried in rather than parked alongside. The property is overwhelmingly historic. Much of it dates from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, built for the ironworks and the potteries, with hand-cut roofs, irregular timbers and later alterations layered on top. Storage volume is often generous, but nothing is square, and no two roofs in the same terrace are guaranteed to match. That makes the in-person survey non-negotiable in Ironbridge. We look at the timber condition, the ceiling construction below, the hatch position and how we can get a ladder in and out safely before we quote a single square metre. Where a property is listed or in a conservation area, we will say plainly what we can and cannot do. ### Ironbridge at a glance - Regular work through the Ironbridge Gorge - Georgian and Victorian hand-cut roofs - Steep sites and restricted access planned in advance - Sympathetic, reversible installation methodsCalls answered Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm on 07305 001639. ## Loft services available in Ironbridge Every service we offer is available across Ironbridge: on its own or combined into one of our packages. ### Loft Boarding in Ironbridge Raised decking set out around irregular hand-cut timbers, keeping loads on sound structure. ### Loft Hatches in Ironbridge Replacement or widened hatches finished sympathetically for period landings. ### Loft Ladders in Ironbridge Timber or aluminium ladders sized to tall, uneven ceiling heights. ### Loft Insulation in Ironbridge Top-ups for cold gorge property that has never had modern insulation depth. ### Loft Lining in Ironbridge Breathable membrane: vital in old roofs that must stay ventilated rather than sealed. ### Loft Lighting & Electrics in Ironbridge LED lighting and sockets fitted by a fully qualified electrician. ### Roof Windows in Ironbridge Velux-style windows only where the structure allows and permissions permit. ### Loft Clearance in Ironbridge Decades of stored contents cleared and carried out, however tight the access. ### Loft Flooring Repairs in Ironbridge Ageing plank floors assessed, re-supported and made safe underfoot. ## Why choose The Little Loft Company in Ironbridge ### Used to difficult access Narrow lanes, stepped frontages and no parking outside the door are normal here. We plan the delivery and carry-in at survey so the day of the job runs smoothly. ### Respectful of old buildings Eight years in Shropshire lofts includes plenty of period property. We keep interventions minimal, work off existing structure and avoid anything that damages historic fabric. ### Honest about what is possible Some gorge roofs will not take a large deck, and we will say so at the survey rather than take a deposit and improvise later. ### Insured and guaranteed £1,000,000 public liability insurance, employers' liability cover and a 10-year workmanship guarantee. ## Ironbridge-specific loft problems Historic property on a steep, damp-prone site produces issues you simply do not get on a modern estate. ### Damp and poor ventilation Gorge properties sit in a humid river valley, and old roofs often have little or no ventilation path. Sealing such a loft with the wrong lining traps moisture in the timbers. We use breathable membrane and keep airflow at the eaves so the roof can dry out. ### Irregular, historic timbers Hand-cut roofs have uneven joist spacing, timbers of varying size and generations of alterations. Standard boarding layouts do not apply, so the deck is set out on site with legs adjusted to level a floor across timbers that were never level to begin with. ### Fragile ceilings and building movement Lath-and-plaster ceilings and centuries of gentle movement mean loads have to be placed carefully. We work off sound structural members and keep concentrated weight away from anything that has already shifted. ### Access and manoeuvring space Steep steps, tight terraces and hatches on cramped half-landings all limit what can physically be carried in and installed. Board sizes, ladder types and the working sequence are all decided at survey so nothing has to be improvised on the day. ## How a Ironbridge loft job runs The same five steps on every job, wherever you are in Shropshire. - 1 ### Call or message us Tell us the town, the type of house and what you want the loft to do. Calls are answered by the fitter, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, not a call centre reading from a script. - 2 ### In-person survey We come out and get into the loft. We never quote from photographs, because joist spacing, insulation depth, tank position and hatch location all change the price and the plan. - 3 ### Fixed written quote You get a clear price with the boarding area, hatch, ladder, lighting and insulation itemised. Package pricing starts at £850 (Basic), £1,350 (Premium) and £2,000 (Ultimate). - 4 ### Booked-in installation A 25% deposit secures your date. We confirm how long your job will take at survey, dust sheets down, landing protected and everything cleared away before we leave. - 5 ### Handover and guarantee We walk you through the ladder, the lighting and the safe loading of the deck, then hand over a 10-year workmanship guarantee. We hold £1,000,000 public liability insurance throughout. ## What loft boarding costs in Ironbridge Package pricing in the Gorge is the same as everywhere else: £850 for 10sqm, £1,350 for 20sqm and £2,000 for 30sqm with a full insulation top-up. What varies is how much deck a historic roof will sensibly take. Some Ironbridge and Jackfield properties have generous volume; others are limited by timber condition, headroom or the practicalities of getting materials through the door. That is why the survey matters more here than anywhere. We measure, assess the structure and tell you honestly what is achievable before quoting, and any additional carry-in or access work is written into the price rather than added later. A 25% deposit books your date and the balance is due on completion, with a 10-year workmanship guarantee on the finished job. ### Packages in Ironbridge - Basic: £85010sqm raised boarding (LoftLeg) · uPVC loft hatch · Aluminium loft ladder · 4ft LED light + switch - Premium: £1,35020sqm raised boarding (LoftLeg) · Extended loft hatch · Timber folding loft ladder · 4ft LED light + switch - Ultimate: £2,00030sqm raised boarding (LoftLeg) · Full insulation top-up · Timber folding ladder + hatch · 4ft LED light + switch ## Loft boarding in Ironbridge: your questions answered Do you cover Ironbridge?Yes, Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, Jackfield, Coalport, Madeley and Broseley are all within our regular area. How quickly can you get to Ironbridge?It is a short run from our Telford base, so surveys are usually available within the same working week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. What does loft boarding cost in Ironbridge?Our packages start from £850 (10sqm), £1,350 (20sqm) and £2,000 (30sqm with a full insulation top-up). Period property sometimes takes longer to set out, which is why the price is confirmed after an in-person survey. Do you take emergency call-outs in Ironbridge?We are an installation business working Monday to Friday rather than an emergency service. Completed work carries our 10-year workmanship guarantee. My house is listed, can you still fit boarding?Often yes, using minimal, reversible fixings, but it depends on the property. We will assess it at survey and be straight with you about anything that would need consent. Can you get materials to a house with no parking?Yes. We plan carry-in and board sizes at the survey, which is exactly why we insist on seeing the property before quoting. Will boarding make a damp loft worse?Not when it is done correctly. Raised boarding keeps air moving under the deck, and breathable lining lets the roof dry rather than trapping moisture against the timbers. Who carries out the electrics?A fully qualified electrician installs all lighting, switches and sockets. What are your payment terms?25% deposit to book the date, balance on completion, by cash, card or bank transfer. ## Nearby areas we cover - Loft boarding in Dawley - Loft boarding in Much Wenlock - Loft boarding in Telford - Loft boarding in Shifnal - All service areasStart from the homepage for pricing and packages, or see the full list of loft services. ## Popular in Ironbridge - Loft BoardingRaised LoftLeg boarding in 175mm or 300mm heights, so your insulation stays uncompressed and your storage stays dry. - Loft HatchesuPVC or extended timber hatches, cut and finished cleanly so getting into your loft is no longer a struggle. - Loft LaddersAluminium or timber folding ladders fitted securely for safe, everyday access; no more wobbling step ladders. - Loft InsulationInsulation top-ups laid to depth underneath raised boarding, keeping warmth in without squashing performance.Ready to talk? Send us your details or call 07305 001639. ## Book a loft survey in Ironbridge Old buildings need looking at, not guessing at. Tell us where you are and we will come and assess it properly. Request an Estimate07305 001639 Raised loft boarding, ladders, hatches and lighting across Telford, Shrewsbury and Shropshire. A small, one-van team; every loft fitted personally. ## Services - Loft Boarding - Loft Hatches - Loft Ladders - Loft Insulation - Loft Lining - Loft Lighting & Electrics - Roof Windows - Loft Clearance - Loft Flooring Repairs ## Service Areas - Telford - Shrewsbury - Newport - Wellington - Oakengates - Shifnal - Ironbridge - Dawley - View all areas ## Contact - 07305 001639 - info.thelittleloftcompany@gmail.com - 5 Brunlees DriveTelford - Monday – Friday8:00am – 5:00pm - SaturdayClosed - SundayClosed - Facebook © 2026 The Little Loft Company. All rights reserved. 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