Lancashire, England

Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Nelson

Loft insulation in Nelson looking grey, thin or soiled? 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 Nelson

Tell us what you’ve found. No obligation.

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What goes wrong in Nelson lofts

Terraces account for 60% of Nelson’s homes. Where party walls stop short in the loft, warm air, smells and pests pass between houses; we close the gaps on your side.

Semi-detached houses make up 23%. A frequent find: a bathroom fan blowing into the loft and black spots on the rafters above it.

In Nelson, 31% 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, drips on nails on frosty mornings or spray foam stuck to the underside of the roof. Any one of them is worth a free check.

Next step

Nelson, Brierfield, Colne, Burnley, Padiham and Barnoldswick: 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.

Homes in Nelson: the figures

Nelson had about 12,600 households at the 2021 Census. By type: terraced houses 60%, semi-detached houses 23%, flats and maisonettes 9%, detached houses and bungalows 8%. Tenure: 54% owner-occupied (32% with no mortgage), 31% private rent, 15% social rent. Three bedrooms or more: about 50% of homes.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Nelson built-up area, bedrooms approximate. 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 Nelson: questions

What share of homes in Nelson are houses?

91% are houses or bungalows; 9% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).

Can I keep storing things in the loft?

Yes, on a floor raised above the insulation so it isn’t squashed.

Can’t you just put new insulation on top?

Not over damp, soiled or mouldy insulation. That hides the problem. We fix the cause first.

Do you work outside Nelson?

Yes, across England and Wales, including Brierfield, Colne, Burnley, Padiham and Barnoldswick. Every town we list in Lancashire.

I rent in Nelson 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.

How much will it cost to fix my loft in Nelson?

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.

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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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