Wokingham, England
Loft insulation removal and repairs in Crowthorne
Musty smell when you open the loft hatch in Crowthorne? 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 Crowthorne
What goes wrong in Crowthorne lofts
Detached houses are 51% of homes in Crowthorne. Some had spray foam added to the roof in the past, which can cause trouble when the house is sold or remortgaged.
22% of homes in Crowthorne are semis. Their roomy lofts tend to have decades of storage sitting on thin, flattened insulation, often on boards nailed straight to the joists.
41% of households own outright, so plenty of lofts here were insulated decades ago. Old insulation that has settled, got dusty or been nested in is worth replacing.
Signs that something is wrong up there include a musty smell as the hatch opens, spray foam stuck to the underside of the roof or droppings, tunnels or shredded insulation. Spot two or more and something is probably wrong.
Crowthorne’s housing at a glance
About 5,960 households: that’s Crowthorne at the last Census, in 2021. By type: detached houses and bungalows 51%, semi-detached houses 22%, flats and maisonettes 19%, terraced houses 8%. Owner-occupiers: 83%, of whom many own outright (41% of all households). Private renters: 12%. Social renters: 5%.
Get your loft looked at in Crowthorne
Loft checks are available across Crowthorne and nearby Sandhurst, Wokingham, Bracknell, Yateley and Camberley.
Mention anything you’ve noticed: damp patches, droppings, foam, a smell. It helps us bring the right kit.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Crowthorne 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 Crowthorne: questions
What type of home is most common in Crowthorne?
Detached houses, at 51% of households in the 2021 Census, then semi-detached houses at 22%.
My surveyor flagged spray foam. Can you remove it?
Yes. We cut it off by hand, leave the timbers visible and give you photos for your lender.
Will my house get dusty?
We protect the hatch and landing and bag everything in the loft.
I live just outside Crowthorne. Is that covered?
My loft insulation is decades old. Does it need replacing?
If it’s dry and clean, a top-up may be enough. If it’s dusty, damp or soiled, it should come out.
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.
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.