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Thanks very much for your comments. The problem is, I can see both sides of the argument! I am concerned about what would happen if the material settled over time, or left a gap..however, I have spoken to many people who have filled the cavities and are sure that their houses are warmer for it...

Gday2uk: I do have double glazing - and very thick loft insulation, only 18 months old! I take your point about not filling in the cavity because it's meant to be there. I have heard this argument before. It's just that I hate to be cold, and those homes which are cavity insulated seem so...

Thanks very much, Stuart 45... so it IS possible to fill it! All I need now, is to find someone who is capable of doing that work. You say that the Councils used to do it/do it, when insulating their own properties? Perhaps I could ask their Estates dept? And is it costly work? Any ideas...

I'm really hoping that there's someone on here with knowledge of installing cavity wall insulation - I have asked as many questions as I can, but I just don't have the building knowledge to proceed further. I've moved into a traditional 1930s semi. It's got recent double glazing and a double...

Thanks for your reply, WYL. Well I've got £500,000 buildings cover, and £50,000 contents...so it should be covered, yes? The Loss Adjuster is coming to see me on Monday, I will point out the stains and ask about replacement flooring. Some people have been saying to me, "it's a good thing...

I would really appreciate your advice on this. I moved into my 30's semi three weeks ago. I bought it because all the period features were in situ, including original pine wood block floors to all the ground floor. I sanded them in preparation for varnishing...but disaster struck last weekend...