Wigan, England

Problem lofts fixed in Ashton-in-Makerfield

Found spray foam, mould or old insulation in a loft in Ashton-in-Makerfield? We strip out what’s spoiled, fix the cause and lay new insulation. Start with a free loft check.

Free loft check in Ashton-in-Makerfield

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What goes wrong in Ashton-in-Makerfield lofts

Semi-detached houses make up 54%. A frequent find: a bathroom fan blowing into the loft and black spots on the rafters above it.

Terraces account for 20% of Ashton-in-Makerfield’s homes. Where party walls stop short in the loft, warm air, smells and pests pass between houses; we close the gaps on your side.

With 44% owning outright, many people in Ashton-in-Makerfield have lived with the same loft for years. Insulation level with the joists is a sign it’s time to look.

Things that tell us a loft needs attention: droppings, tunnels or shredded insulation, boxes sitting straight on the insulation or a musty smell as the hatch opens. Any one of them is worth a free check.

Who lives in what in Ashton-in-Makerfield

Ashton-in-Makerfield had about 11,800 households at the 2021 Census. Look down most streets and you’ll mostly see semi-detached houses (54%), with detached houses and bungalows at 22%; terraced houses account for 20% and flats and maisonettes 4%. Tenure: 77% owner-occupied (44% with no mortgage), 13% private rent, 10% social rent. Three bedrooms or more: about 71% of homes.

Get your loft looked at in Ashton-in-Makerfield

If you’re in Ashton-in-Makerfield or close by, in Haydock, Platt Bridge and Abram, Newton-le-Willows, Golborne and Ince-in-Makerfield for instance, we can come out.

On the form, pick the problem you’ve got. If you don’t know what it is, choose “Not sure yet” and describe what you’ve seen.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Ashton-in-Makerfield built-up area, bedrooms approximate. Percentages rounded.

How it works

  1. Tell us what you’ve noticed

    Pick the problem and add your postcode.

  2. We find the cause

    A free loft check, with photos.

  3. A written quote

    What we’ll fix and the price.

  4. Fixed, then insulated

    Only if you’re happy to go ahead.

Loft problems in Ashton-in-Makerfield: questions

What share of homes in Ashton-in-Makerfield are houses?

96% are houses or bungalows; 4% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).

How long does a loft job take?

A check takes under an hour. Removal and new insulation usually take one or two days.

Can I keep storing things in the loft?

Yes, on a floor raised above the insulation so it isn’t squashed.

Do you work outside Ashton-in-Makerfield?

Yes, across England and Wales, including Haydock, Platt Bridge and Abram, Newton-le-Willows, Golborne and Ince-in-Makerfield. Every town we list in Wigan.

My loft insulation is decades old. Does it need replacing?

If it’s dry and clean, a top-up may be enough. If it’s dusty, damp or soiled, it should come out.

How much will it cost to fix my loft in Ashton-in-Makerfield?

It depends on what we find, how much has to come out and the size of the loft. The check is free and the quote is in writing.

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