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Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Merton

Found spray foam, mould or old insulation in a loft in Merton? 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 Merton

Tell us what you’ve found. No obligation.

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Common loft faults here

With 40% of homes being flats, roof spaces in Merton are often shared. House owners (60% of households) can book a loft check directly.

Private renting is common in Merton (29%). The loft is easy for landlords to forget until damp shows through a ceiling.

Signs that something is wrong up there include cables buried out of sight under insulation, spray foam stuck to the underside of the roof or droppings, tunnels or shredded insulation. Each has a cause we can usually find and fix.

Next step

Merton, Wandsworth, Sutton, Worcester Park and Stoneleigh, Kingston upon Thames and Lambeth: all covered for loft checks.

Have a surveyor’s report mentioning the loft? Note it on the form.

Merton’s housing at a glance

There are around 163,000 households in the borough of Merton, going by Census 2021. Flats and maisonettes make up 40% of households; houses and bungalows 60%. Most homes are owned (57%), and 25% of households have paid off the mortgage. Renting: 29% private, 14% social. Three bedrooms or more: about 57% of homes (22% have four or more).

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 Merton: questions

How many homes in Merton are flats?

40% of households were in flats or maisonettes at the 2021 Census; 60% in houses or bungalows.

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.

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 for landlords in Merton?

Yes. We arrange access with you and your tenants and send photos of what we find.

I live just outside Merton. Is that covered?

Yes. Nearby places such as Wandsworth, Sutton, Worcester Park and Stoneleigh, Kingston upon Thames and Lambeth are covered too.

Is the loft check free?

Yes, with no obligation.

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Describe the problem and we’ll look, explain it and quote the fix in writing. Free.

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