Leicestershire, England

Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe

Musty smell when you open the loft hatch in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe? Tell us what you’ve seen. We’ll check the loft, show you photos and quote in writing to put it right.

Free loft check in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe

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Loft problems we see in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe

48% of homes here are detached. Big lofts mean big areas of spoiled insulation when something goes wrong, and long eaves where pests can find a way in.

With 40% of households in semis, a lot of the lofts we see in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe have old insulation that needs stripping out rather than topping up.

40% of homes are owned outright. Long ownership often means a loft nobody has looked in for years, with whatever problems have built up.

If you can get into the loft, look out for boxes sitting straight on the insulation, a musty smell as the hatch opens or spray foam stuck to the underside of the roof. Each has a cause we can usually find and fix.

Booking a loft check in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe

Our installers cover Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe plus Enderby and Narborough, Leicester, Blaby and Whetstone, Wigston and Earl Shilton.

Not sure what you’re looking at? A photo through the hatch helps, but it’s optional.

Homes in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe: the figures

Going by the 2021 Census, Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe has close to 5,550 households. The biggest share of homes are detached houses and bungalows, 48%, followed by semi-detached houses at 40%. Terraced houses are 8% and flats and maisonettes 4%. Owner-occupiers: 85%, of whom many own outright (40% of all households). Private renters: 11%. Social renters: 4%.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe built-up area. 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 Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe: questions

What type of home is most common in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe?

Detached houses, at 48% of households in the 2021 Census, then semi-detached houses at 40%.

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.

My surveyor flagged spray foam. Can you remove it?

Yes. We cut it off by hand, leave the timbers visible and give you photos for your lender.

My loft insulation is decades old. Does it need replacing?

If it’s dry and clean, a top-up may be enough. If it’s dusty, damp or soiled, it should come out.

I live just outside Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe. Is that covered?

Yes. Nearby places such as Enderby and Narborough, Leicester, Blaby and Whetstone, Wigston and Earl Shilton are covered too. Every town we list in Leicestershire.

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