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Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Irlam
Something not right in the loft of your Irlam home? Pick the problem on the form and we’ll come and find out what’s behind it. Free check, written quote.
Loft services in Irlam
Common loft faults here
About half of homes here are semi-detached (50%). Boxes stacked on thin insulation for years is the usual story in those lofts.
About a quarter of homes here are terraced (26%). Small lofts fill up with storage fast, and the insulation underneath ends up flat and cold.
Worth checking in a Irlam loft: insulation that sits level with or below the tops of the joists, droppings, tunnels or shredded insulation or a cold draught round the loft hatch. Spot two or more and something is probably wrong.
Homes in Irlam: the figures
There are around 8,830 households in Irlam, going by Census 2021. The biggest share of homes are semi-detached houses, 50%, followed by terraced houses at 26%. Detached houses and bungalows are 12% and flats and maisonettes 11%. Owner-occupiers: 63%, of whom many own outright (29% of all households). Private renters: 16%. Social renters: 22%.
Get your loft looked at in Irlam
Loft checks are available across Irlam and nearby Urmston, Eccles, Worsley, Sale and Stretford.
Not sure what you’re looking at? A photo through the hatch helps, but it’s optional.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Irlam 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 Irlam: questions
What type of home is most common in Irlam?
Semi-detached houses, at 50% of households in the 2021 Census, then terraced houses at 26%.
Is the loft check free?
Yes, with no obligation.
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.
I live just outside Irlam. Is that covered?
Do you work for landlords in Irlam?
Yes. We arrange access with you and your tenants and send photos of what we find.
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.