Cavity wall insulation, cavity wall extraction and loft insulation across Gateshead, Blaydon, Ryton, Whickham and surrounding areas.
Zest Home Insulation provides cavity wall insulation, cavity wall removal and loft insulation across the Gateshead borough and surrounding areas. We cover the NE8 to NE11 postcode area plus Blaydon (NE21), Ryton (NE40) and beyond.
Gateshead's housing stock broadly mirrors that of Newcastle — a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces (solid wall, not cavity), post-war council housing and interwar semis. The right approach depends on your specific property's age and construction.
We work on a private basis and through ECO4 funding for eligible properties. Cavity extraction is particularly in demand here — many Gateshead properties had insulation installed under early government programmes that has since caused problems.
For suitable Gateshead properties. Interwar semis and post-war housing are often good candidates. Free pre-installation survey to confirm suitability.
Learn more →If you've had damp, cold spots or mould since cavity insulation was installed, we can carry out a borescope inspection and extract failed insulation. Our report can support insurance or compensation claims.
Learn more →Installed to 270mm minimum depth. Most property types benefit from a properly insulated loft regardless of wall construction.
Learn more →This is a frequent issue across Gateshead and Tyneside. Arrange a borescope cavity survey — a camera inspection will confirm whether the insulation has failed or become saturated. If it has, extraction resolves the problem. See our advice guide: Can cavity wall insulation cause damp?
Pre-war and Victorian-era terraces are generally solid brick — there's no cavity to fill. Post-1930 properties with cavity walls are typically suitable, subject to survey. We'll assess your specific property and give you a clear answer.
Book a free property assessment for cavity wall insulation, extraction or loft insulation anywhere in Gateshead.
