West Berkshire, England
Problem lofts fixed in Newbury
Damp, droppings or flattened insulation in your loft in Newbury? We find what’s causing it, fix it and insulate the loft properly. The loft check and written quote are free.
Loft services in Newbury
What goes wrong in Newbury lofts
26% of the housing in Newbury is semi-detached. When we open those hatches we often find cables buried under old insulation and eaves packed tight.
20% of homes in Newbury are terraces. Older terrace lofts often have no roof felt, gaps through the party walls and insulation pushed into the eaves, which is a recipe for damp timber.
32% of homes in Newbury are flats. The roof space above a top-floor flat usually belongs to the freeholder, so check your lease before any work.
In Newbury, 21% of homes are privately rented. Tenants spotting damp on top-floor ceilings should tell the landlord, who can arrange a check.
If you can get into the loft, look out for a cold draught round the loft hatch, drips on nails on frosty mornings or water marks on the ceiling under the loft. If you’d rather not go up, we’ll look for you.
Get your loft looked at in Newbury
Newbury, Thatcham, Tadley, Basingstoke, Wantage and Didcot: all covered for loft checks.
We check first, take photos and only then quote. No obligation.
Who lives in what in Newbury
Census 2021 put the number of households in Newbury at roughly 19,400. By type: flats and maisonettes 32%, semi-detached houses 26%, detached houses and bungalows 21%, terraced houses 20%. Owner-occupiers: 61%, of whom many own outright (29% of all households). Private renters: 21%. Social renters: 18%. Roughly 56% of homes have at least three bedrooms.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Newbury 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 Newbury: questions
What share of homes in Newbury are houses?
67% are houses or bungalows; 32% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).
Where does new insulation go?
On the loft floor, between and over the joists, with the eaves kept clear.
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.
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.
Can I keep storing things in the loft?
Yes, on a floor raised above the insulation so it isn’t squashed.
Do you work outside Newbury?
Yes, across England and Wales, including Thatcham, Tadley, Basingstoke, Wantage and Didcot. Every town we list in West Berkshire.
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.