Essex, England

Problem lofts fixed in Canvey Island

Found spray foam, mould or old insulation in a loft in Canvey Island? We find what’s causing it, fix it and insulate the loft properly. The loft check and written quote are free.

Free loft check in Canvey Island

Tell us what you’ve found. No obligation.

We’ll only use your details to arrange your quote. No spam.

Loft problems we see in Canvey Island

Detached houses are 49% of homes in Canvey Island. Some had spray foam added to the roof in the past, which can cause trouble when the house is sold or remortgaged.

26% of the housing in Canvey Island is semi-detached. When we open those hatches we often find cables buried under old insulation and eaves packed tight.

With 44% owning outright, many people in Canvey Island have lived with the same loft for years. Insulation level with the joists is a sign it’s time to look.

If you can get into the loft, look out for black spots on the rafters or felt, insulation that sits level with or below the tops of the joists or drips on nails on frosty mornings. Any one of them is worth a free check.

Next step

Our installers cover Canvey Island plus Thundersley and South Benfleet, Rayleigh, Stanford-le-Hope, Southend-on-Sea and Wickford.

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.

Homes in Canvey Island: the figures

16,700 or so households make up Canvey Island (2021 Census). Detached houses and bungalows lead at 49%. Next come semi-detached houses (26%), terraced houses (10%) and flats and maisonettes (8%). 76% of homes are owned by the people living in them (44% outright). 17% are rented privately and 8% socially. About 58% have three or more bedrooms.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Canvey Island 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 Canvey Island: questions

What share of homes in Canvey Island are houses?

85% are houses or bungalows; 8% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).

My surveyor flagged spray foam. Can you remove it?

Yes. We cut it off by hand, leave the timbers visible and give you photos for your lender.

I rent in Canvey Island 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.

How long does a loft job take?

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

How much will it cost to fix my loft in Canvey Island?

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.

Do you work outside Canvey Island?

Yes, across England and Wales, including Thundersley and South Benfleet, Rayleigh, Stanford-le-Hope, Southend-on-Sea and Wickford. Every town we list in Essex.

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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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