Essex, England
Loft insulation removal and repairs in Colchester
Found spray foam, mould or old insulation in a loft in Colchester? 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 Colchester
Common loft faults here
Semi-detached houses make up 30%. A frequent find: a bathroom fan blowing into the loft and black spots on the rafters above it.
21% of homes in Colchester are terraces. Older terrace lofts often have no roof felt, gaps through the party walls and insulation pushed into the eaves, which is a recipe for damp timber.
26% of homes in Colchester are flats. The roof space above a top-floor flat usually belongs to the freeholder, so check your lease before any work.
In Colchester, 26% of homes are privately rented. Tenants spotting damp on top-floor ceilings should tell the landlord, who can arrange a check.
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 droppings, tunnels or shredded insulation. If you’d rather not go up, we’ll look for you.
Colchester’s housing at a glance
55,700 or so households make up Colchester (2021 Census). By type: semi-detached houses 30%, flats and maisonettes 26%, detached houses and bungalows 23%, terraced houses 21%. Tenure: 59% owner-occupied (27% with no mortgage), 26% private rent, 16% social rent. About 57% have three or more bedrooms.
Get your loft looked at in Colchester
If you’re in Colchester or close by, in Halstead, Clacton-on-Sea, Sudbury, Witham and Maldon for instance, we can come out.
If the problem is a roof leak, we’ll tell you plainly so you can get it fixed before we insulate.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Colchester 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 Colchester: questions
What share of homes in Colchester are houses?
74% are houses or bungalows; 26% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).
Where does new insulation go?
On the loft floor, between and over the joists, with the eaves kept clear.
Do you work outside Colchester?
Can I keep storing things in the loft?
Yes, on a floor raised above the insulation so it isn’t squashed.
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.
Can’t you just put new insulation on top?
Not over damp, soiled or mouldy insulation. That hides the problem. We fix the cause 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.