South East, England

Problem lofts fixed in Brighton and Hove

Loft insulation in Brighton and Hove looking grey, thin or soiled? Tell us what you’ve seen. We’ll check the loft, show you photos and quote in writing to put it right.

Free loft check in Brighton and Hove

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Loft problems we see in Brighton and Hove

52% of homes in Brighton and Hove are flats. The roof space above a top-floor flat usually belongs to the freeholder, so check your lease before any work.

With 19% of homes terraced, mice moving along the eaves from house to house are a common complaint in Brighton and Hove. Sealing the gaps comes before new insulation.

Private renting is common in Brighton and Hove (33%). The loft is easy for landlords to forget until damp shows through a ceiling.

Worth checking in a Brighton and Hove loft: grey, dusty insulation that has lost its spring, a cold draught round the loft hatch or droppings, tunnels or shredded insulation. Any one of them is worth a free check.

Brighton and Hove’s housing at a glance

131,000 or so households make up Brighton and Hove (2021 Census). Look down most streets and you’ll mostly see flats and maisonettes (52%), with semi-detached houses at 19%; terraced houses account for 19% and detached houses and bungalows 10%. 52% of homes are owned by the people living in them (25% outright). 33% are rented privately and 15% socially. About 44% have three or more bedrooms.

Next step

We fix lofts in Brighton and Hove and around it, including Lewes, Southwick, Peacehaven, Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint and Shoreham-by-Sea.

We check first, take photos and only then quote. No obligation.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove: questions

What share of homes in Brighton and Hove are houses?

48% are houses or bungalows; 52% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).

Do you work outside Brighton and Hove?

Yes, across England and Wales, including Lewes, Southwick, Peacehaven, Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint and Shoreham-by-Sea.

How long does a loft job take?

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

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.

How much will it cost to fix my loft in Brighton and Hove?

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.

I rent in Brighton and Hove 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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