Lancashire, England
Loft insulation removal and repairs in Accrington
Musty smell when you open the loft hatch in Accrington? We find what’s causing it, fix it and insulate the loft properly. The loft check and written quote are free.
Loft services in Accrington
What goes wrong in Accrington lofts
56% of homes in Accrington are terraces. Older terrace lofts often have no roof felt, gaps through the party walls and insulation pushed into the eaves, which is a recipe for damp timber.
Semi-detached houses make up 23%. A frequent find: a bathroom fan blowing into the loft and black spots on the rafters above it.
Private renting is common in Accrington (26%). The loft is easy for landlords to forget until damp shows through a ceiling.
Before you book, have a look for black spots on the rafters or felt, spray foam stuck to the underside of the roof or insulation that sits level with or below the tops of the joists. If you’d rather not go up, we’ll look for you.
Next step
If you’re in Accrington or close by, in Oswaldtwistle, Great Harwood, Padiham, Haslingden and Rawtenstall for instance, we can come out.
We check first, take photos and only then quote. No obligation.
Who lives in what in Accrington
15,000 or so households make up Accrington (2021 Census). By type: terraced houses 56%, semi-detached houses 23%, detached houses and bungalows 10%, flats and maisonettes 10%. Most homes are owned (58%), and 33% of households have paid off the mortgage. Renting: 26% private, 16% social. Three bedrooms or more: about 50% of homes.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Accrington built-up area, bedrooms approximate. Percentages rounded.
How it works
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Tell us what you’ve noticed
Pick the problem and add your postcode.
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We find the cause
A free loft check, with photos.
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A written quote
What we’ll fix and the price.
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Fixed, then insulated
Only if you’re happy to go ahead.
Loft problems in Accrington: questions
What share of homes in Accrington are houses?
89% are houses or bungalows; 10% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).
Can mice get in from next door?
In terraces they often travel along the eaves. We seal the gaps on your side and clear out spoiled insulation.
Do you work outside Accrington?
Yes, across England and Wales, including Oswaldtwistle, Great Harwood, Padiham, Haslingden and Rawtenstall. Every town we list in Lancashire.
Where does new insulation go?
On the loft floor, between and over the joists, with the eaves kept clear.
I rent in Accrington and there’s damp in the loft. What do I do?
Tell your landlord, who is responsible for the building. Council and housing association tenants should report it to their repairs team. Landlords can book a loft check with us.
Can’t you just put new insulation on top?
Not over damp, soiled or mouldy insulation. That hides the problem. We fix the cause first.
Tell us what you’ve found. We’ll find the cause.
Describe the problem and we’ll look, explain it and quote the fix in writing. Free.