East of England, England
Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Bedford
Damp, droppings or flattened insulation in your loft in Bedford? Pick the problem on the form and we’ll come and find out what’s behind it. Free check, written quote.
Loft services in Bedford
Loft problems we see in Bedford
30% of the housing in Bedford is semi-detached. When we open those hatches we often find cables buried under old insulation and eaves packed tight.
With 21% of homes terraced, mice moving along the eaves from house to house are a common complaint in Bedford. Sealing the gaps comes before new insulation.
29% of homes in Bedford are flats. The roof space above a top-floor flat usually belongs to the freeholder, so check your lease before any work.
Private renting is common in Bedford (25%). The loft is easy for landlords to forget until damp shows through a ceiling.
Signs that something is wrong up there include boxes sitting straight on the insulation, spray foam stuck to the underside of the roof or a cold draught round the loft hatch. If you’d rather not go up, we’ll look for you.
Get your loft looked at in Bedford
Bedford, Kempston, Sandy, Flitwick, Biggleswade and St Neots: all covered for loft checks.
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.
Homes in Bedford: the figures
41,800 or so households make up Bedford (2021 Census). Housing here splits roughly 30% semi-detached houses, 29% flats and maisonettes, 21% terraced houses and 19% detached houses and bungalows. 55% of homes are owned by the people living in them (28% outright). 25% are rented privately and 19% socially. Three bedrooms or more: about 60% of homes (21% have four or more).
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Bedford 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 Bedford: questions
What share of homes in Bedford are houses?
70% are houses or bungalows; 29% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).
I rent in Bedford 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 you fix the loft above my top-floor flat?
Usually only with the freeholder’s or managing agent’s agreement. Check your lease first.
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.
Do you work outside Bedford?
Where does new insulation go?
On the loft floor, between and over the joists, with the eaves kept clear.
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.