Wigan, England

Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Atherton

Something not right in the loft of your Atherton home? We find what’s causing it, fix it and insulate the loft properly. The loft check and written quote are free.

Free loft check in Atherton

Tell us what you’ve found. No obligation.

We’ll only use your details to arrange your quote. No spam.

What goes wrong in Atherton lofts

Around two in five of homes here are semi-detached (45%). Boxes stacked on thin insulation for years is the usual story in those lofts.

29% of households here live in terraced houses, many with slate roofs and no felt. Those lofts need airflow, so insulation must stop short of the eaves.

If you can get into the loft, look out for black spots on the rafters or felt, boxes sitting straight on the insulation or grey, dusty insulation that has lost its spring. Spot two or more and something is probably wrong.

Booking a loft check in Atherton

Loft checks are available across Atherton and nearby Tyldesley, Westhoughton, Leigh, Little Hulton and Hindley.

Mention anything you’ve noticed: damp patches, droppings, foam, a smell. It helps us bring the right kit.

Who lives in what in Atherton

Going by the 2021 Census, Atherton has close to 12,600 households. The biggest share of homes are semi-detached houses, 45%, followed by terraced houses at 29%. Detached houses and bungalows are 14% and flats and maisonettes 13%. 63% of homes are owned by the people living in them (32% outright). 16% are rented privately and 22% socially. Three bedrooms or more: about 60% of homes.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Atherton 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 Atherton: questions

What type of home is most common in Atherton?

Semi-detached houses, at 45% of households in the 2021 Census, then terraced houses at 29%.

There are boards nailed straight onto my joists. Is that bad?

It usually means the insulation underneath is squashed. We lift the boards, fix the insulation and put storage back on a raised floor.

Is the loft check free?

Yes, with no obligation.

Do you work for landlords in Atherton?

Yes. We arrange access with you and your tenants and send photos of what we find.

What causes black spots on loft timber?

Usually condensation: warm, moist air from the house reaching cold timber. Fans venting into the loft and blocked eaves are common causes.

I live just outside Atherton. Is that covered?

Yes. Nearby places such as Tyldesley, Westhoughton, Leigh, Little Hulton and Hindley are covered too. Every town we list in Wigan.

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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.

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