Devon, England
Problem lofts fixed in Bideford
Musty smell when you open the loft hatch in Bideford? Pick the problem on the form and we’ll come and find out what’s behind it. Free check, written quote.
Loft services in Bideford
Common loft faults here
38% 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.
With 20% of households in semis, a lot of the lofts we see in Bideford have old insulation that needs stripping out rather than topping up.
In Bideford, 21% of homes are privately rented. Tenants spotting damp on top-floor ceilings should tell the landlord, who can arrange a check.
If you can get into the loft, look out for drips on nails on frosty mornings, black spots on the rafters or felt or insulation that sits level with or below the tops of the joists. Spot two or more and something is probably wrong.
Who lives in what in Bideford
Going by the 2021 Census, Bideford has close to 9,380 households. Look down most streets and you’ll mostly see terraced houses (38%), with detached houses and bungalows at 24%; semi-detached houses account for 20% and flats and maisonettes 18%. Most homes are owned (64%), and 36% of households have paid off the mortgage. Renting: 21% private, 14% social.
Get your loft looked at in Bideford
Our installers cover Bideford plus Barnstaple, Tiverton, Tavistock, Minehead and Exeter.
Not sure what you’re looking at? A photo through the hatch helps, but it’s optional.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Bideford built-up area. 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 Bideford: questions
What type of home is most common in Bideford?
Terraced houses, at 38% of households in the 2021 Census, then detached houses at 24%.
Will my house get dusty?
We protect the hatch and landing and bag everything in the loft.
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.
I live just outside Bideford. Is that covered?
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.
How do I know if my insulation needs replacing?
It’s thin, grey, damp, stained or has droppings in it, or there’s a musty smell.
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.