Hertfordshire, England
Problem lofts fixed in Hertford
Found spray foam, mould or old insulation in a loft in Hertford? We strip out what’s spoiled, fix the cause and lay new insulation. Start with a free loft check.
Loft services in Hertford
Loft problems we see in Hertford
Semi-detached houses make up 25%. A frequent find: a bathroom fan blowing into the loft and black spots on the rafters above it.
With 30% of homes terraced, mice moving along the eaves from house to house are a common complaint in Hertford. Sealing the gaps comes before new insulation.
31% of homes in Hertford are flats. The roof space above a top-floor flat usually belongs to the freeholder, so check your lease before any work.
If you can get into the loft, look out for cables buried out of sight under insulation, a cold draught round the loft hatch or water marks on the ceiling under the loft. If you’d rather not go up, we’ll look for you.
Booking a loft check in Hertford
Loft checks are available across Hertford and nearby Ware, Hoddesdon, Welwyn Garden City, Cheshunt and Hatfield.
On the form, pick the problem you’ve got. If you don’t know what it is, choose “Not sure yet” and describe what you’ve seen.
Hertford’s housing at a glance
Census 2021 put the number of households in Hertford at roughly 13,200. The biggest share of homes are flats and maisonettes, 31%, followed by terraced houses at 30%. Semi-detached houses are 25% and detached houses and bungalows 15%. Most homes are owned (66%), and 30% of households have paid off the mortgage. Renting: 19% private, 15% social. Three bedrooms or more: about 53% of homes (21% have four or more).
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Hertford 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 Hertford: questions
What share of homes in Hertford are houses?
70% are houses or bungalows; 31% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).
I rent in Hertford and there’s damp in the loft. What do I do?
Tell your landlord, who is responsible for the building. Council and housing association tenants should report it to their repairs team. Landlords can book a loft check with us.
Do you work outside Hertford?
Yes, across England and Wales, including Ware, Hoddesdon, Welwyn Garden City, Cheshunt and Hatfield. Every town we list in Hertfordshire.
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.
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.
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.