Wales, Wales
Problem lofts fixed in Cardiff (Caerdydd)
Found spray foam, mould or old insulation in a loft in Cardiff? Book a free loft check. We look for the cause, not just the symptom, and send a written quote with no obligation.
Loft services in Cardiff
Common loft faults here
With 29% of households in semis, a lot of the lofts we see in Cardiff have old insulation that needs stripping out rather than topping up.
30% 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.
Flats are 28% of homes here. If damp is coming through your top-floor ceiling, the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree to work in the loft above.
Private renting is common in Cardiff (25%). The loft is easy for landlords to forget until damp shows through a ceiling.
Worth checking in a Cardiff loft: boxes sitting straight on the insulation, eaves packed so tight no daylight shows or grey, dusty insulation that has lost its spring. Spot two or more and something is probably wrong.
Get your loft looked at in Cardiff
Loft checks are available across Cardiff and nearby Penarth, Caerphilly, Barry, Church Village and Risca.
Have a surveyor’s report mentioning the loft? Note it on the form.
Cardiff’s housing at a glance
Going by the 2021 Census, Cardiff has close to 150,000 households. By type: terraced houses 30%, semi-detached houses 29%, flats and maisonettes 28%, detached houses and bungalows 13%. Tenure: 58% owner-occupied (28% with no mortgage), 25% private rent, 17% social rent. Three bedrooms or more: about 61% of homes (22% have four or more).
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Cardiff 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 Cardiff: questions
What type of home is most common in Cardiff?
Terraced houses, at 30% of households in the 2021 Census, then semi-detached houses at 29%.
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.
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.
I live just outside Cardiff. Is that covered?
Yes. Nearby places such as Penarth, Caerphilly, Barry, Church Village and Risca are covered too.
Will my house get dusty?
We protect the hatch and landing and bag everything in the loft.
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.
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.