Suffolk, England

Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Haverhill

Musty smell when you open the loft hatch in Haverhill? 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 Haverhill

Tell us what you’ve found. No obligation.

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Loft problems we see in Haverhill

37% of households here live in terraced houses, many with slate roofs and no felt. Those lofts need airflow, so insulation must stop short of the eaves.

With 27% of households in semis, a lot of the lofts we see in Haverhill have old insulation that needs stripping out rather than topping up.

If you can get into the loft, look out for boxes sitting straight on the insulation, spray foam stuck to the underside of the roof or insulation that sits level with or below the tops of the joists. Each has a cause we can usually find and fix.

Get your loft looked at in Haverhill

If you’re in Haverhill or close by, in Saffron Walden, Newmarket, Halstead, Sudbury and Braintree for instance, we can come out.

Mention anything you’ve noticed: damp patches, droppings, foam, a smell. It helps us bring the right kit.

Homes in Haverhill: the figures

There are around 11,300 households in Haverhill, going by Census 2021. Look down most streets and you’ll mostly see terraced houses (37%), with semi-detached houses at 27%; detached houses and bungalows account for 24% and flats and maisonettes 13%. Tenure: 61% owner-occupied (28% with no mortgage), 18% private rent, 22% social rent. Three bedrooms or more: about 67% of homes.

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

What type of home is most common in Haverhill?

Terraced houses, at 37% of households in the 2021 Census, then semi-detached houses at 27%.

Is the loft check free?

Yes, with no obligation.

Do you work for landlords in Haverhill?

Yes. We arrange access with you and your tenants and send photos of what we find.

I live just outside Haverhill. Is that covered?

Yes. Nearby places such as Saffron Walden, Newmarket, Halstead, Sudbury and Braintree are covered too. Every town we list in Suffolk.

What causes black spots on loft timber?

Usually condensation: warm, moist air from the house reaching cold timber. Fans venting into the loft and blocked eaves are common causes.

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.

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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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