Dorset, England
Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Gillingham, Dorset
Found spray foam, mould or old insulation in a loft in Gillingham? We find what’s causing it, fix it and insulate the loft properly. The loft check and written quote are free.
Loft services in Gillingham, Dorset
Common loft faults here
Semis are 31% of homes in Gillingham. One shared wall, a big hipped or gabled loft, and often a cold tank and pipes sitting in it unlagged.
20% of homes in Gillingham 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.
Many households here (41%) own outright. Lofts that were insulated back when they moved in are often thin, dusty and due a look.
If you can get into the loft, look out for a cold draught round the loft hatch, spray foam stuck to the underside of the roof or eaves packed so tight no daylight shows. If you’d rather not go up, we’ll look for you.
Booking a loft check in Gillingham
Loft checks are available across Gillingham and nearby Sherborne, Warminster, Blandford Forum, Frome and Westbury.
If the problem is a roof leak, we’ll tell you plainly so you can get it fixed before we insulate.
Who lives in what in Gillingham
Gillingham had about 5,220 households at the 2021 Census. Look down most streets and you’ll mostly see detached houses and bungalows (35%), with semi-detached houses at 31%; terraced houses account for 20% and flats and maisonettes 13%. Owner-occupiers: 71%, of whom many own outright (41% of all households). Private renters: 19%. Social renters: 10%.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Gillingham 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 Gillingham: questions
What share of homes in Gillingham are houses?
86% are houses or bungalows; 13% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).
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.
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.
Can I keep storing things in the loft?
Yes, on a floor raised above the insulation so it isn’t squashed.
Do you work outside Gillingham?
Yes, across England and Wales, including Sherborne, Warminster, Blandford Forum, Frome and Westbury. Every town we list in Dorset.
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.