Devon, England

Problem lofts fixed in Barnstaple

Damp, droppings or flattened insulation in your loft in Barnstaple? Book a free loft check. We look for the cause, not just the symptom, and send a written quote with no obligation.

Free loft check in Barnstaple

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Loft problems we see in Barnstaple

Semi-detached houses make up 24%. A frequent find: a bathroom fan blowing into the loft and black spots on the rafters above it.

With 28% of homes terraced, mice moving along the eaves from house to house are a common complaint in Barnstaple. Sealing the gaps comes before new insulation.

21% of households rent privately. Condensation from drying clothes indoors often ends up in the loft; landlords can book a check.

If you can get into the loft, look out for water marks on the ceiling under the loft, cables buried out of sight under insulation or black spots on the rafters or felt. Any one of them is worth a free check.

Get your loft looked at in Barnstaple

We fix lofts in Barnstaple and around it, including Bideford, Minehead, Tiverton, Porthcawl and Exeter.

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.

Barnstaple’s housing at a glance

Census 2021 put the number of households in Barnstaple at roughly 14,900. By type: terraced houses 28%, detached houses and bungalows 26%, semi-detached houses 24%, flats and maisonettes 21%. Tenure: 62% owner-occupied (34% with no mortgage), 21% private rent, 17% social rent. Roughly 59% of homes have at least three bedrooms.

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

What share of homes in Barnstaple are houses?

78% are houses or bungalows; 21% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).

Can I keep storing things in the loft?

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

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.

Where does new insulation go?

On the loft floor, between and over the joists, with the eaves kept clear.

Do you work outside Barnstaple?

Yes, across England and Wales, including Bideford, Minehead, Tiverton, Porthcawl and Exeter. Every town we list in Devon.

I rent in Barnstaple 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.

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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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