Problem lofts fixed in Mexborough

Common loft faults here

Semis are 38% of homes in Mexborough. One shared wall, a big hipped or gabled loft, and often a cold tank and pipes sitting in it unlagged.

With 37% of homes terraced, mice moving along the eaves from house to house are a common complaint in Mexborough. Sealing the gaps comes before new insulation.

In Mexborough, 21% of homes are privately rented. Tenants spotting damp on top-floor ceilings should tell the landlord, who can arrange a check.

Signs that something is wrong up there include droppings, tunnels or shredded insulation, cables buried out of sight under insulation or spray foam stuck to the underside of the roof. Any one of them is worth a free check.

Booking a loft check in Mexborough

Mexborough, Swinton, Wath upon Dearne, Conisbrough, Rawmarsh and Warmsworth: all covered for loft checks.

On the form, pick the problem you’ve got. If you don’t know what it is, choose “Not sure yet” and describe what you’ve seen.

Mexborough’s housing at a glance

Census 2021 put the number of households in Mexborough at roughly 7,610. Housing here splits roughly 38% semi-detached houses, 37% terraced houses, 14% detached houses and bungalows and 10% flats and maisonettes. 26% own outright and 26% have a mortgage or shared ownership; 21% rent from a private landlord and 27% from a council or housing association.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Mexborough built-up area. Percentages rounded.