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Problem lofts fixed in Kensington and Chelsea

Found spray foam, mould or old insulation in a loft in Kensington and Chelsea? Book a free loft check. We look for the cause, not just the symptom, and send a written quote with no obligation.

Free loft check in Kensington and Chelsea

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What goes wrong in Kensington and Chelsea lofts

83% of households in Kensington and Chelsea live in flats, so many don’t have a loft of their own. For the 17% in houses, the usual problems apply: old insulation, condensation, pests.

Private renting is common in Kensington and Chelsea (40%). The loft is easy for landlords to forget until damp shows through a ceiling.

Signs that something is wrong up there include spray foam stuck to the underside of the roof, droppings, tunnels or shredded insulation or a cold draught round the loft hatch. Any one of them is worth a free check.

Who lives in what in Kensington and Chelsea

Census 2021 put the number of households in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea at roughly 134,000. 17% of households are in houses or bungalows and 83% in flats or maisonettes. Owner-occupiers: 33%, of whom many own outright (20% of all households). Private renters: 40%. Social renters: 28%. About 32% have three or more bedrooms.

Next step

We fix lofts in Kensington and Chelsea and around it, including Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster, Wandsworth, Camden and Lambeth.

If the problem is a roof leak, we’ll tell you plainly so you can get it fixed before we insulate.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, whole borough. 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 Kensington and Chelsea: questions

How many homes in Kensington and Chelsea are flats?

83% of households were in flats or maisonettes at the 2021 Census; 17% in houses or bungalows.

How long does a loft job take?

A check takes under an hour. Removal and new insulation usually take one or two days.

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.

Do you work outside Kensington and Chelsea?

Yes, across England and Wales, including Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster, Wandsworth, Camden and Lambeth.

How much will it cost to fix my loft in Kensington and Chelsea?

It depends on what we find, how much has to come out and the size of the loft. The check is free and the quote is in writing.

I rent in Kensington and Chelsea 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.

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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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