Kent, England
Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Broadstairs
Found spray foam, mould or old insulation in a loft in Broadstairs? Tell us what you’ve seen. We’ll check the loft, show you photos and quote in writing to put it right.
Loft services in Broadstairs
Common loft faults here
33% of the housing in Broadstairs is semi-detached. When we open those hatches we often find cables buried under old insulation and eaves packed tight.
13% of homes in Broadstairs 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.
Many households here (47%) own outright. Lofts that were insulated back when they moved in are often thin, dusty and due a look.
Things that tell us a loft needs attention: grey, dusty insulation that has lost its spring, drips on nails on frosty mornings or a musty smell as the hatch opens. If you’d rather not go up, we’ll look for you.
Booking a loft check in Broadstairs
Our installers cover Broadstairs plus Ramsgate, Margate, Deal, Herne Bay and Herne.
If the problem is a roof leak, we’ll tell you plainly so you can get it fixed before we insulate.
Who lives in what in Broadstairs
Broadstairs had about 12,700 households at the 2021 Census. Look down most streets and you’ll mostly see detached houses and bungalows (33%), with semi-detached houses at 33%; flats and maisonettes account for 22% and terraced houses 13%. 47% own outright and 27% have a mortgage or shared ownership; 19% rent from a private landlord and 7% from a council or housing association. About 63% have three or more bedrooms.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Broadstairs 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 Broadstairs: questions
What share of homes in Broadstairs are houses?
79% are houses or bungalows; 22% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).
Where does new insulation go?
On the loft floor, between and over the joists, with the eaves kept clear.
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 Broadstairs?
Can I keep storing things in the loft?
Yes, on a floor raised above the insulation so it isn’t squashed.
I rent in Broadstairs and there’s damp in the loft. What do I do?
Tell your landlord, who is responsible for the building. Landlords can book a loft check with us.
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.