West Midlands, England

Problem lofts fixed in Birmingham

Damp, droppings or flattened insulation in your loft in Birmingham? 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 Birmingham

Tell us what you’ve found. No obligation.

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Common loft faults here

35% of the housing in Birmingham is semi-detached. When we open those hatches we often find cables buried under old insulation and eaves packed tight.

29% of homes in Birmingham are terraces. Older terrace lofts often have no roof felt, gaps through the party walls and insulation pushed into the eaves, which is a recipe for damp timber.

27% of homes in Birmingham are flats. The roof space above a top-floor flat usually belongs to the freeholder, so check your lease before any work.

In Birmingham, 23% 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 water marks on the ceiling under the loft, droppings, tunnels or shredded insulation or black spots on the rafters or felt. Any one of them is worth a free check.

Homes in Birmingham: the figures

437,000 or so households make up Birmingham (2021 Census). By type: semi-detached houses 35%, terraced houses 29%, flats and maisonettes 27%, detached houses and bungalows 9%. Most homes are owned (52%), and 26% of households have paid off the mortgage. Renting: 23% private, 25% social. Three bedrooms or more: about 61% of homes.

Get your loft looked at in Birmingham

We fix lofts in Birmingham and around it, including Smethwick, Solihull, Royal Sutton Coldfield, West Bromwich and Oldbury.

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, Birmingham 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 Birmingham: questions

What share of homes in Birmingham are houses?

73% are houses or bungalows; 27% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).

I rent in Birmingham 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 I keep storing things in the loft?

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

Do you work outside Birmingham?

Yes, across England and Wales, including Smethwick, Solihull, Royal Sutton Coldfield, West Bromwich and Oldbury. Every town we list in Birmingham.

How much will it cost to fix my loft in Birmingham?

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.

How long does a loft job take?

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

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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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