East Midlands, England
Problem lofts fixed in Derby
Damp, droppings or flattened insulation in your loft in Derby? 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 Derby
Loft problems we see in Derby
38% of the housing in Derby is semi-detached. When we open those hatches we often find cables buried under old insulation and eaves packed tight.
Terraces account for 22% of Derby’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.
21% of households rent privately. Condensation from drying clothes indoors often ends up in the loft; landlords can book a check.
Signs that something is wrong up there include eaves packed so tight no daylight shows, 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.
Homes in Derby: the figures
118,000 or so households make up Derby (2021 Census). Look down most streets and you’ll mostly see semi-detached houses (38%), with detached houses and bungalows at 25%; terraced houses account for 22% and flats and maisonettes 15%. Owner-occupiers: 61%, of whom many own outright (31% of all households). Private renters: 21%. Social renters: 18%. About 63% have three or more bedrooms.
Next step
Derby, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Belper, Stapleford and Heanor: all covered for loft checks.
We check first, take photos and only then quote. No obligation.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Derby 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 Derby: questions
What share of homes in Derby are houses?
85% are houses or bungalows; 15% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).
Do you work outside Derby?
Yes, across England and Wales, including Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Belper, Stapleford and Heanor.
I rent in Derby 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.
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.
Where does new insulation go?
On the loft floor, between and over the joists, with the eaves kept clear.
Can I keep storing things in the loft?
Yes, on a floor raised above the insulation so it isn’t squashed.
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.