Loft Solutions with
Japanese Precision
Loft Solutions with
Japanese Precision
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Japanese Precision
Safe Access. Usable Space. Zero Hassle.
Safe Access. Usable Space. Zero Hassle.
Professional Loft Boarding & Storage Solutions in South Gloucestershire
Professional Loft Boarding & Storage Solutions in South Gloucestershire
Safe Access
Safe Access
Secure ladders and hatches
Usable Space
Usable Space
Creating a solid, clean
platform for your belongings
Thermal Efficiency
Thermal Efficiency
Enhancing your insulation
We specialise in making your loft a safe, organised, and accessible place for storage. Unlike a full room conversion, our enhancements require no structural changes to your roof.
We specialise in making your loft a safe, organised, and accessible place for storage. Unlike a full room conversion, our enhancements require no structural changes to your roof.
Protecting Your Home’s Thermal Efficiency
Protecting Your Home’s Thermal Efficiency
Our boarding system is designed specifically to work with your home’s existing energy-saving features, not against them.
No Compression: We use raised loft legs to ensure your 270mm insulation stays at its full height, keeping your energy bills low.
Airflow Preservation: Our system maintains a vital air gap between the insulation and the boards, preventing the damp and condensation issues that occur with DIY boarding.
Warranty Safe: By avoiding structural alterations and maintaining insulation integrity, our installations are designed to be compatible with new build (NHBC) standards.
Pricing & Packages
Pricing & Packages
Access Package
Access Package
Quality 3-section aluminium ladder and UPVC hatch.
£449
£449
Essentials Package
Essentials Package
Quality 3-section aluminium ladder and 5m² of raised, breathable boarding.
£499
£499
Storage Package
Storage Package
Quality 3-section aluminium ladder, 10m² raised boarding and LED lighting.
£839
£839
Loft Ladders
2 Section Ladder – £239
3 Section Easy Stow Ladder – £299
2.6m Telescopic Ladder – £399
2.9m Telescopic Ladder – £429
Deluxe Ladder (Over 3m) – £599
Wooden Ladder – from £749
Loft Hatches
New UPVC Hatch (Direct Replacement) – £199
New UPVC Hatch (Hatch Enlargement) – from £249
Relocate & Fit UPVC Hatch – from £319
Convert Existing Hatch to Drop-Down – £199
Supply & Fit Wooden Drop-Down Hatch – £259
Enlarge Existing Wooden Hatch – from £399
Relocate & Fit Wooden Hatch – from £449
Loft Boarding
Boarding On A Floating Floor (96 x 44mm Timber Support) – £70 per m²
Raised Boarding System (Using props and added timber support to clear deep insulation) – £75 per m²
Loft Insulation
Glass Mineral Wool Loft Insulation – £13 per m²
Loft Accessories
Loft Lids (Downlight Protection) – £16 each
LED Loft Lights – £48 each
Loft Shelving – £60 per linear metre
Serving Your Neighborhood
Serving Your Neighborhood
We provide free site visits and installations across:
Yate & Chipping Sodbury
Emersons Green & Lyde Green
Bradley Stoke
Thornbury
Wickwar & Charfield
South Gloucestershire area
Our Clean-Site Promise
Our Clean-Site Promise
We apply a disciplined approach to every job to ensure your home is respected:
Precision Measurement: No "guesstimate" cutting; we measure twice to ensure a perfect fit.
Surface Protection: We use dust sheets and floor protection from the front door to the loft hatch.
The "Invisible" Service: Aside from your new ladder and storage space, you won't even know we were there. We leave your home spotless.
Case Studies
Case Studies
From tricky new-build warranties to custom layouts around pipes and machinery, see how we solve everyday loft challenges.
From Wasp Scare to Smart Storage
From Wasp Scare to Smart Storage
The Challenge
The Challenge
When a wasp nest forced a family of five to inspect the loft of their 20-year-old semi-detached home, they realised just how difficult and unsafe access was. Inside, they found a chaotic maze: no proper ladder, untidy insulation, and a web of piping, a TV antenna, and a bulky ventilation machine blocking the space. They needed safe access and usable storage without disturbing the essential machinery.
The Solution
The Solution
Safe Access: Installed a secure, easy-to-use aluminum ladder and a widened, insulated hatch.
Custom Raised Boarding: Built a sturdy, raised floor custom-cut around the ventilation machine, antenna, and pipes, keeping them fully accessible for maintenance.
Insulation Tidy: Straightened and topped up the original insulation to modern standards without compressing it.
Future-Proofing a Brand New Build
Future-Proofing a Brand New Build
The Challenge
The Challenge
A couple moving into a brand-new detached home wanted to include the loft in their space planning from day one. However, because it was a new build, the loft featured extra-thick insulation. Storing items directly on top of it would compress the material, ruin the home's energy efficiency, and potentially void their new-build warranty. They needed a solution that added storage without compromising the existing insulation.
The Solution
The Solution
We installed a protective, warranty-compliant storage system tailored to the house:
Raised Loft Boarding: Installed a heavy-duty raised boarding system above the deep insulation layer, creating a sturdy floor while maintaining the required airflow gap.
Truss Shelving: Utilized the vertical space by fitting custom shelving between the roof trusses, maximizing storage without taking up floor space.
Zoned Space Planning: Designed a boarding layout that left designated paths for future solar or smart-home wiring, future-proofing their space.
Ladder Integration: Fitted a secure, lightweight aluminum ladder directly to their existing new-build hatch for easy access.
About Us
About Us
At UK SHO, our name reflects our commitment to exceptional craftsmanship: 屋 (Uk) comes from the Cantonese word for house, and 匠 (Sho) is the Japanese word for a master artisan. As a local, family-run team dedicated to safe, high-quality loft boarding and insulation, this philosophy of precision, structure, and pride is at the heart of everything we do. As trusted local tradespeople, we pride ourselves on delivering honest advice and reliable service you can depend on.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Call/ Whatsapp / Text: 07721 040065
Email: loft@uksho.co.uk
FAQ
FAQ
Will this void my new build warranty?
Most new-build homes come with an NHBC (or similar) warranty requiring insulation to remain uncompressed to meet thermal regulations. Standard "boards-on-joists" methods squash your insulation, which can cause:
Damp & Condensation: Moisture becomes trapped beneath the boards.
Severe Heat Loss: Compressed insulation can lose over 50% of its thermal effectiveness.
Voided Warranties: Bypassing standard regulations can compromise your structural home warranty.
Our Solution: We install raised loft legs to create a secure, structural platform completely above your 270mm insulation. This allows air to flow freely, keeps your insulation fluffy and effective, and ensures your NHBC warranty remains fully intact.
How long does a typical loft installation take?
It depends on the size of your loft and the services you require, but as a general guide:
Loft Access (Hatch & Ladder): 2 to 4 hours.
Standard Boarding (5m² – 10m²): Completed within 1 day.
Large / Full Loft Transformation: 1 to 2 days.
Do I need to empty my loft before you arrive?
We ask that the immediate area around the loft hatch and the main walkways are cleared so our team can work safely. If you have existing items stored in the loft, please let us know in advance so we can accommodate them.
Can my loft handle the weight of boarding and storage?
Every roof structure is different, which is why we evaluate your specific loft during our initial survey. To ensure your new storage space is safe and reliable, we install specialized subframes that bridge over your existing joists and distribute weight evenly across the structure.
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