Salford, England
Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Eccles
Something not right in the loft of your Eccles home? We strip out what’s spoiled, fix the cause and lay new insulation. Start with a free loft check.
Loft services in Eccles
What goes wrong in Eccles lofts
About a third of homes here are semi-detached (32%). Boxes stacked on thin insulation for years is the usual story in those lofts.
About a quarter of homes here are terraced (30%). Small lofts fill up with storage fast, and the insulation underneath ends up flat and cold.
Flats are 31% of homes here. If damp is coming through your top-floor ceiling, the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree to work in the loft above.
In Eccles, 21% of homes are privately rented. Tenants spotting damp on top-floor ceilings should tell the landlord, who can arrange a check.
If you can get into the loft, look out for cables buried out of sight under insulation, water marks on the ceiling under the loft or droppings, tunnels or shredded insulation. Spot two or more and something is probably wrong.
Homes in Eccles: the figures
Going by the 2021 Census, Eccles has close to 19,200 households. Look down most streets and you’ll mostly see semi-detached houses (32%), with flats and maisonettes at 31%; terraced houses account for 30% and detached houses and bungalows 7%. 49% of homes are owned by the people living in them (21% outright). 21% are rented privately and 30% socially. Roughly 52% of homes have at least three bedrooms.
Next step
Eccles, Worsley, Swinton, Urmston, Old Trafford and Walkden: all covered for loft checks.
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, Eccles 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 Eccles: questions
What type of home is most common in Eccles?
Semi-detached houses, at 32% of households in the 2021 Census, then flats at 31%.
There are boards nailed straight onto my joists. Is that bad?
It usually means the insulation underneath is squashed. We lift the boards, fix the insulation and put storage back on a raised floor.
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.
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.
I live just outside Eccles. Is that covered?
Will my house get dusty?
We protect the hatch and landing and bag everything in the loft.
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.