Gloucestershire, England

Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Bishop's Cleeve

Musty smell when you open the loft hatch in Bishop's Cleeve? Tell us what you’ve seen. We’ll check the loft, show you photos and quote in writing to put it right.

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Common loft faults here

With 37% of households in semis, a lot of the lofts we see in Bishop's Cleeve have old insulation that needs stripping out rather than topping up.

18% 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.

Things that tell us a loft needs attention: water marks on the ceiling under the loft, black spots on the rafters or felt or cables buried out of sight under insulation. Each has a cause we can usually find and fix.

Who lives in what in Bishop's Cleeve

There are around 7,350 households in Bishop's Cleeve, going by Census 2021. Housing here splits roughly 37% semi-detached houses, 35% detached houses and bungalows, 18% terraced houses and 8% flats and maisonettes. Tenure: 75% owner-occupied (38% with no mortgage), 13% private rent, 12% social rent.

Next step

Loft checks are available across Bishop's Cleeve and nearby Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Churchdown, Brockworth and Gloucester.

Not sure what you’re looking at? A photo through the hatch helps, but it’s optional.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Bishop's Cleeve built-up area. 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 Bishop's Cleeve: questions

What type of home is most common in Bishop's Cleeve?

Semi-detached houses, at 37% of households in the 2021 Census, then detached houses at 35%.

I live just outside Bishop's Cleeve. Is that covered?

Yes. Nearby places such as Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Churchdown, Brockworth and Gloucester are covered too. Every town we list in Gloucestershire.

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.

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.

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.

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