Medway, England

Problem lofts fixed in Gillingham

Musty smell when you open the loft hatch in Gillingham? Pick the problem on the form and we’ll come and find out what’s behind it. Free check, written quote.

Free loft check in Gillingham

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Loft problems we see in Gillingham

40% 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.

Semi-detached houses make up 27%. A frequent find: a bathroom fan blowing into the loft and black spots on the rafters above it.

23% of households rent privately. Condensation from drying clothes indoors often ends up in the loft; landlords can book a check.

Before you book, have a look for insulation that sits level with or below the tops of the joists, grey, dusty insulation that has lost its spring or a musty smell as the hatch opens. Any one of them is worth a free check.

Homes in Gillingham: the figures

45,700 or so households make up Gillingham (2021 Census). The biggest share of homes are terraced houses, 40%, followed by semi-detached houses at 27%. Flats and maisonettes are 18% and detached houses and bungalows 15%. Owner-occupiers: 67%, of whom many own outright (33% of all households). Private renters: 23%. Social renters: 11%. Roughly 66% of homes have at least three bedrooms.

Next step

Our installers cover Gillingham plus Chatham, Rochester, Snodland, Sittingbourne and Maidstone.

If the problem is a roof leak, we’ll tell you plainly so you can get it fixed before we insulate.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Gillingham built-up area, bedrooms approximate. Percentages rounded.

How it works

  1. Tell us what you’ve noticed

    Pick the problem and add your postcode.

  2. We find the cause

    A free loft check, with photos.

  3. A written quote

    What we’ll fix and the price.

  4. Fixed, then insulated

    Only if you’re happy to go ahead.

Loft problems in Gillingham: questions

What share of homes in Gillingham are houses?

82% are houses or bungalows; 18% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).

How long does a loft job take?

A check takes under an hour. Removal and new insulation usually take one or two days.

How much will it cost to fix my loft in Gillingham?

It depends on what we find, how much has to come out and the size of the loft. The check is free and the quote is in writing.

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 Chatham, Rochester, Snodland, Sittingbourne and Maidstone. Every town we list in Medway.

Can mice get in from next door?

In terraces they often travel along the eaves. We seal the gaps on your side and clear out spoiled insulation.

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Describe the problem and we’ll look, explain it and quote the fix in writing. Free.

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