Insulation in Southbank for Year-Round Comfort

For apartments, wall insulation with bulk batts or acoustic batts is ideal to reduce noise transfer and temperature fluctuations. Reflective sarking under metal roofs helps block radiant heat. Ceiling insulation is also effective for top-floor units.

A standard ceiling insulation job in a 3-bedroom home typically takes half a day. Wall insulation for a new build or renovation may take a full day, depending on access and the number of cavities. Underfloor work varies with the size of the subfloor area.

Yes, for top-floor apartments, we can often install ceiling insulation from the roof space if access is available. For wall insulation in existing apartments, we may need to remove and replace sections of plasterboard to fit batts into cavities.

For Melbourne’s climate, ceiling insulation is commonly installed at R4.0 to R6.0. Higher R-values provide better thermal resistance but may not be necessary for all homes. We assess your roof space and existing insulation to recommend the best option.

If your home is on stumps or has a suspended timber floor, underfloor insulation will reduce cold floors and draughts in winter. It’s particularly effective in older Southbank homes that were built without any floor insulation.

Cost depends on the size of your home, the type of insulation, access to roof spaces or wall cavities, and whether old insulation needs removal. Steep roof pitches, limited access or the need for additional services like gap sealing can also influence the price.