Your 2025 Winter Insulation Checklist

As colder weather approaches, energy efficiency becomes more than a nice-to-have; it’s essential. With heating costs on the rise, the condition of your insulation can make a huge difference to your comfort, bills and even the long-term value of your property.

At Ignite Property Group, we help homeowners and landlords prepare their properties properly for winter, with expert advice, professional insulation services and thermal imaging technology that tells the full story. Here’s a detailed, room-by-room guide to where you should focus your efforts and how we can help you get it done right.

1. Loft and Roof Insulation: Where Most Heat Escapes

It’s a well-known fact: heat rises and if your loft isn’t properly insulated, up to 25% of your heating energy could be disappearing through the roof. This is often the biggest source of heat loss in UK homes, especially older ones that haven’t had top-ups in years.

Many homes already have some loft insulation in place, but it may have degraded, become compressed over time or fall short of current standards. The recommended depth today is at least 270mm, which significantly reduces heat loss and improves your property’s EPC rating.

At Ignite Property Group, we start with a thermal imaging survey to check the effectiveness of existing insulation and pinpoint any cold areas or gaps. If insulation is inadequate, we can top it up or replace it using modern, high-performance materials. We’ll also ensure the loft hatch and access points are sealed, as these are common areas where heat escapes unnoticed.

Do you need materials for a top-up? You can order loft insulation directly from us here or book your insulation survey to let us handle the supply and install.

2. Wall Insulation: The Hidden Heat Thief

Your walls account for as much as 35% of total heat loss in a typical property, which makes wall insulation a priority if you want to stay warm and keep bills low. The type of insulation needed depends on your home’s construction - cavity walls can be filled, while solid walls require external or internal insulation systems.

Insulating cavity walls is a cost-effective way to retain warmth and the process is surprisingly quick with the right team. For homes with solid walls, we’ll guide you through options that suit both your budget and property type, from internal insulated boarding to external cladding systems.

Ignite Property Group uses thermal imaging to identify underperforming areas, including voids in existing insulation or walls that have never been treated. We then deliver a tailored plan to ensure your walls are properly sealed and working efficiently through the colder months.

To get started, learn more about our wall insulation service.

3. Floor Insulation: Comfort from the Ground Up

While it’s easy to focus on heat loss through roofs and walls, up to 15% of it can escape through uninsulated floors, especially in properties with suspended timber floors. Cold air rising through floorboards not only impacts warmth but can also lead to higher heating demand.

If you have wooden floors, insulation beneath the boards to block draughts and create a warmer, more comfortable environment. For solid floors, insulation boards laid over the surface or fitted below during refurbishment work. Both options dramatically improve ground-floor comfort.

Our team uses thermal imaging to spot cold zones and highlight where floor insulation might be needed, tailored to your property’s structure.

4. Pipe and Radiator Insulation: Small Fixes, Big Results

It’s easy to overlook your central heating system when thinking about insulation but protecting the system itself is just as important. Uninsulated pipes, inefficient radiators and poor heat distribution all contribute to wasted energy and higher bills.

Pipe lagging keeps hot water hot as it travels through your home, especially in lofts, garages or unheated spaces. It also prevents pipes from freezing and bursting in very cold weather. We supply and install it as part of wider insulation works or as a standalone upgrade.

Radiator reflector panels are another quick win. These fit behind radiators and reflect heat back into the room instead of losing it through external walls. You can buy them from our product range or ask our team to install them during your insulation appointment.

We’ll also check radiator efficiency, layout and output to ensure every room heats evenly, all part of a complete home energy improvement plan.

5. Doors, Windows and Draught-Proofing: Don’t Let Heat Slip Away

Even if your home is well insulated, poorly sealed windows, doors and loft hatches can undo a lot of that good work. These are the areas where cold air sneaks in and warm air escapes and they're often neglected in winter preparation.

We offer draught-proofing assessments, identifying gaps around frames, floorboards, loft access and letterboxes using thermal imaging. We sell high-quality brush strips, seals and flexible materials to make sure warm air stays in and cold air stays out.

Got older single-glazed windows? Secondary glazing solutions can help you retain heat without full replacement costs, especially useful for heritage or listed buildings.

These small upgrades have a big cumulative impact on warmth, comfort and energy efficiency.

Let Ignite Property Group Handle the Heavy Lifting

Insulation is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve energy efficiency but only when it’s done right. At Ignite Property Group, we offer end-to-end insulation services backed by real expertise, advanced tools and funding support.

We provide:

• Thermal imaging surveys to diagnose heat loss accurately
• Full insulation supply and install – loft, wall, floor, pipe, draught-proofing
• Access to funding via GBIS and other local schemes
• EPC improvement planning for landlords and homeowners
• Insulation materials available to order directly from us

Whether you’re upgrading your own home or improving rental stock, we can help you prepare your property properly for winter - without hassle.

Let’s Winter-Proof Your Property

There’s still time to insulate before the worst of the weather hits and the earlier you act, the more you can save. Get in touch today to book a thermal survey, plan your insulation upgrades or ask us about top-up materials.