Hertfordshire, England

Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Hatfield

Something not right in the loft of your Hatfield home? We find what’s causing it, fix it and insulate the loft properly. The loft check and written quote are free.

Free loft check in Hatfield

Tell us what you’ve found. No obligation.

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What goes wrong in Hatfield lofts

About a quarter of homes here are semi-detached (23%). Boxes stacked on thin insulation for years is the usual story in those lofts.

Terraced houses are 35% of the housing. In small terrace lofts the eaves get stuffed with insulation, air stops moving and condensation follows. Clearing the eaves usually fixes it.

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 Hatfield, 27% 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 water marks on the ceiling under the loft, spray foam stuck to the underside of the roof or a cold draught round the loft hatch. Spot two or more and something is probably wrong.

Booking a loft check in Hatfield

We fix lofts in Hatfield and around it, including Welwyn Garden City, St Albans, Potters Bar, Harpenden and Hertford.

Not sure what you’re looking at? A photo through the hatch helps, but it’s optional.

Hatfield’s housing at a glance

Going by the 2021 Census, Hatfield has close to 14,900 households. By type: terraced houses 35%, flats and maisonettes 31%, semi-detached houses 23%, detached houses and bungalows 11%. Tenure: 44% owner-occupied (18% with no mortgage), 27% private rent, 29% social rent. About 60% have three or more bedrooms.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Hatfield 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 Hatfield: questions

What type of home is most common in Hatfield?

Terraced houses, at 35% 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.

Will my house get dusty?

We protect the hatch and landing and bag everything in the loft.

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 Hatfield. Is that covered?

Yes. Nearby places such as Welwyn Garden City, St Albans, Potters Bar, Harpenden and Hertford are covered too. Every town we list in Hertfordshire.

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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.

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