Salford, England
Problem lofts fixed in Clifton, Salford
Loft insulation in Clifton looking grey, thin or soiled? 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 Clifton, Salford
Loft problems we see in Clifton
Semi-detached houses make up 47%. A frequent find: a bathroom fan blowing into the loft and black spots on the rafters above it.
Terraces account for 20% of Clifton’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.
Before you book, have a look for a cold draught round the loft hatch, insulation that sits level with or below the tops of the joists or cables buried out of sight under insulation. Any one of them is worth a free check.
Homes in Clifton: the figures
8,230 or so households make up Clifton (2021 Census). Look down most streets and you’ll mostly see semi-detached houses (47%), with flats and maisonettes at 23%; terraced houses account for 20% and detached houses and bungalows 11%. 29% own outright and 31% have a mortgage or shared ownership; 18% rent from a private landlord and 22% from a council or housing association.
Booking a loft check in Clifton
Loft checks are available across Clifton and nearby Swinton, Prestwich, Salford, Whitefield and Kearsley.
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.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Clifton 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 Clifton: questions
What share of homes in Clifton are houses?
78% are houses or bungalows; 23% 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 I keep storing things in the loft?
Yes, on a floor raised above the insulation so it isn’t squashed.
Do you work outside Clifton?
Where does new insulation go?
On the loft floor, between and over the joists, with the eaves kept clear.
I rent in Clifton 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.
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.