West Sussex, England
Problem lofts fixed in Chichester
Damp, droppings or flattened insulation in your loft in Chichester? Pick the problem on the form and we’ll come and find out what’s behind it. Free check, written quote.
Loft services in Chichester
Common loft faults here
About a quarter of homes here are semi-detached (25%). Boxes stacked on thin insulation for years is the usual story in those lofts.
Terraced houses are 25% of the housing. In small terrace lofts the eaves get stuffed with insulation, air stops moving and condensation follows. Clearing the eaves usually fixes it.
Flats are 32% 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.
In Chichester, 23% of homes are privately rented. Tenants spotting damp on top-floor ceilings should tell the landlord, who can arrange a check.
If you can get into the loft, look out for drips on nails on frosty mornings, cables buried out of sight under insulation or eaves packed so tight no daylight shows. Each has a cause we can usually find and fix.
Get your loft looked at in Chichester
Our installers cover Chichester plus Bognor Regis, Barnham, Emsworth, Selsey and South Hayling.
Mention anything you’ve noticed: damp patches, droppings, foam, a smell. It helps us bring the right kit.
Who lives in what in Chichester
There are around 15,300 households in Chichester, going by Census 2021. Look down most streets and you’ll mostly see flats and maisonettes (32%), with semi-detached houses at 25%; terraced houses account for 25% and detached houses and bungalows 18%. Tenure: 56% owner-occupied (36% with no mortgage), 23% private rent, 21% social rent. Roughly 53% of homes have at least three bedrooms.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Chichester 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 Chichester: questions
What type of home is most common in Chichester?
Flats, at 32% of households in the 2021 Census, then semi-detached houses at 25%.
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.
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.
Do you work for landlords in Chichester?
Yes. We arrange access with you and your tenants and send photos of what we find.
I live just outside Chichester. Is that covered?
Yes. Nearby places such as Bognor Regis, Barnham, Emsworth, Selsey and South Hayling are covered too. Every town we list in West Sussex.
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.
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.