Surrey, England
Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Dorking
Musty smell when you open the loft hatch in Dorking? We strip out what’s spoiled, fix the cause and lay new insulation. Start with a free loft check.
Loft services in Dorking
Loft problems we see in Dorking
Semi-detached houses make up 26%. A frequent find: a bathroom fan blowing into the loft and black spots on the rafters above it.
21% of homes in Dorking 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.
32% of homes in Dorking 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: black spots on the rafters or felt, a musty smell as the hatch opens or boxes sitting straight on the insulation. If you’d rather not go up, we’ll look for you.
Next step
Loft checks are available across Dorking and nearby Leatherhead, Great Bookham and Fetcham, Reigate, Ashtead and Redhill.
We check first, take photos and only then quote. No obligation.
Dorking’s housing at a glance
8,090 or so households make up Dorking (2021 Census). Flats and maisonettes lead at 32%. Next come semi-detached houses (26%), detached houses and bungalows (21%) and terraced houses (21%). Tenure: 66% owner-occupied (34% with no mortgage), 17% private rent, 16% social rent.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Dorking 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 Dorking: questions
What share of homes in Dorking are houses?
68% are houses or bungalows; 32% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).
Do you work outside Dorking?
Yes, across England and Wales, including Leatherhead, Great Bookham and Fetcham, Reigate, Ashtead and Redhill. Every town we list in Surrey.
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.
Where does new insulation go?
On the loft floor, between and over the joists, with the eaves kept clear.
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.
I rent in Dorking 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.