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Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Islington
Something not right in the loft of your Islington home? Book a free loft check. We look for the cause, not just the symptom, and send a written quote with no obligation.
Loft services in Islington
Loft problems we see in Islington
With 84% of homes being flats, roof spaces in Islington are often shared. House owners (16% of households) can book a loft check directly.
31% of households rent privately. Condensation from drying clothes indoors often ends up in the loft; landlords can book a check.
Worth checking in a Islington loft: droppings, tunnels or shredded insulation, cables buried out of sight under insulation or insulation that sits level with or below the tops of the joists. Spot two or more and something is probably wrong.
Booking a loft check in Islington
If you’re in Islington or close by, in Camden, Hackney, Haringey, Westminster and Tower Hamlets for instance, we can come out.
Mention anything you’ve noticed: damp patches, droppings, foam, a smell. It helps us bring the right kit.
Islington’s housing at a glance
About 193,000 households: that’s the borough of Islington at the last Census, in 2021. Flats and maisonettes make up 84% of households; houses and bungalows 16%. 28% of homes are owned by the people living in them (12% outright). 31% are rented privately and 40% socially. Three bedrooms or more: about 30% of homes.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, whole borough. 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 Islington: questions
How many homes in Islington are flats?
84% of households were in flats or maisonettes at the 2021 Census; 16% in houses or bungalows.
Will my house get dusty?
We protect the hatch and landing and bag everything in the loft.
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.
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.
I live just outside Islington. Is that covered?
Yes. Nearby places such as Camden, Hackney, Haringey, Westminster and Tower Hamlets are covered too.
Do you work for landlords in Islington?
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.