Cambridgeshire, England
Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in March
Damp, droppings or flattened insulation in your loft in March? We find what’s causing it, fix it and insulate the loft properly. The loft check and written quote are free.
Loft services in March
What goes wrong in March lofts
Detached homes, 42% here, often have larger, newer lofts. Squashed insulation round the hatch and blocked eaves are the usual snags.
About a quarter of homes here are semi-detached (28%). Boxes stacked on thin insulation for years is the usual story in those lofts.
In March, 21% of homes are privately rented. Tenants spotting damp on top-floor ceilings should tell the landlord, who can arrange a check.
Before you book, have a look for cables buried out of sight under insulation, a cold draught round the loft hatch or droppings, tunnels or shredded insulation. Each has a cause we can usually find and fix.
March’s housing at a glance
There are around 9,990 households in March, going by Census 2021. Housing here splits roughly 42% detached houses and bungalows, 28% semi-detached houses, 19% terraced houses and 10% flats and maisonettes. Tenure: 67% owner-occupied (39% with no mortgage), 21% private rent, 12% social rent. Roughly 57% of homes have at least three bedrooms.
Booking a loft check in March
If you’re in March or close by, in Chatteris, Wisbech, Whittlesey, Downham Market and Ely for instance, we can come out.
Have a surveyor’s report mentioning the loft? Note it on the form.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, March 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 March: questions
What type of home is most common in March?
Detached houses, at 42% of households in the 2021 Census, then semi-detached houses at 28%.
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.
Do you work for landlords in March?
Yes. We arrange access with you and your tenants and send photos of what we find.
Is the loft check free?
Yes, with no obligation.
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.
I live just outside March. Is that covered?
Yes. Nearby places such as Chatteris, Wisbech, Whittlesey, Downham Market and Ely are covered too. Every town we list in Cambridgeshire.
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.