Amazing Lofts<\/a> in Banbury, Oxfordshire after quitting their jobs at the height of the cost-of-living crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThey\u2019ve now turned over \u00a34 million in their first two years of trading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The business currently employs more than 35 full-time staff and is set to create another six local jobs after cutting the ribbon on a new depot near Orpington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The depot will serve as the firm\u2019s south-east headquarters with capability to cover all of Kent and stretch as far west as Portsmouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amazing Lofts\u2019 growth into Kent follows a poll of 2,000 homeowners by EDF Energy which revealed 30 per cent had never entered their loft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fears of falling, dirt, poor lighting and spiders are among the most common reasons cited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kevin Baker, CEO of Amazing Lofts, describes lofts as the forgotten room of UK homes and believes many homeowners aren\u2019t tapping into their true potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe saw an opportunity and grasped it with both hands,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAt the beginning, our friends and family thought we were crazy \u2013 some even told us not to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut we had confidence behind our vision, and we\u2019re pleased to grow the business into Kent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf you have faith in your product and the team around you, back yourself and go for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cToo often we see loft spaces neglected when they can be transformed into a convenient storage space which helps a home retain its heat during the colder months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLofts are essentially the woolly hat for your home \u2013 so having the space properly insulated is important.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amazing Lofts\u2019 team of fitters have already worked on some of the UK\u2019s most historic buildings, including Oxford University\u2019s Wadham College \u2013 once attended by Sir Christopher Wren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The team\u2019s services help create convenient space for storage and improve homeowners\u2019 energy efficiency through insulation, with the average home saving \u00a3315 annually on their heating bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kevin added: \u201cWe go to excessive lengths to make our homes have that feel of warmth, but forget the area which is most susceptible to losing heat \u2013 our lofts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey\u2019re often neglected and forgotten about, which is where we help. We insulate lofts to reduce energy bills and board them to provide storage space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was a bold move to begin a new startup in such unnerving times economically. But it\u2019s paid off and we\u2019re really pleased to launch our operation in Kent.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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