Gloucestershire, England
Problem lofts fixed in Cirencester
Musty smell when you open the loft hatch in Cirencester? 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 Cirencester
Common loft faults here
26% of the housing in Cirencester is semi-detached. When we open those hatches we often find cables buried under old insulation and eaves packed tight.
Terraces account for 28% of Cirencester’s homes. Where party walls stop short in the loft, warm air, smells and pests pass between houses; we close the gaps on your side.
27% of homes in Cirencester are flats. The roof space above a top-floor flat usually belongs to the freeholder, so check your lease before any work.
Things that tell us a loft needs attention: water marks on the ceiling under the loft, cables buried out of sight under insulation or insulation that sits level with or below the tops of the joists. If you’d rather not go up, we’ll look for you.
Next step
We fix lofts in Cirencester and around it, including Stroud, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Brockworth and Stratton St Margaret.
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.
Cirencester’s housing at a glance
8,720 or so households make up Cirencester (2021 Census). Terraced houses lead at 28%. Next come flats and maisonettes (27%), semi-detached houses (26%) and detached houses and bungalows (18%). Most homes are owned (59%), and 34% of households have paid off the mortgage. Renting: 19% private, 22% social.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Cirencester built-up area. 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 Cirencester: questions
What share of homes in Cirencester are houses?
72% are houses or bungalows; 27% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).
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.
Do you work outside Cirencester?
Yes, across England and Wales, including Stroud, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Brockworth and Stratton St Margaret. Every town we list in Gloucestershire.
I rent in Cirencester 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.
Where does new insulation go?
On the loft floor, between and over the joists, with the eaves kept clear.
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.