North East, England

Loft insulation removal and repairs in Newcastle upon Tyne

Damp, droppings or flattened insulation in your loft in Newcastle upon Tyne? Book a free loft check. We look for the cause, not just the symptom, and send a written quote with no obligation.

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What goes wrong in Newcastle upon Tyne lofts

Semi-detached houses make up 33%. A frequent find: a bathroom fan blowing into the loft and black spots on the rafters above it.

24% of homes in Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

34% of homes in Newcastle upon Tyne are flats. The roof space above a top-floor flat usually belongs to the freeholder, so check your lease before any work.

Private renting is common in Newcastle upon Tyne (24%). The loft is easy for landlords to forget until damp shows through a ceiling.

Worth checking in a Newcastle upon Tyne loft: droppings, tunnels or shredded insulation, grey, dusty insulation that has lost its spring or eaves packed so tight no daylight shows. If you’d rather not go up, we’ll look for you.

Newcastle upon Tyne’s housing at a glance

123,000 or so households make up Newcastle upon Tyne (2021 Census). By type: flats and maisonettes 34%, semi-detached houses 33%, terraced houses 24%, detached houses and bungalows 9%. Most homes are owned (49%), and 25% of households have paid off the mortgage. Renting: 24% private, 27% social. Three bedrooms or more: about 57% of homes.

Get your loft looked at in Newcastle upon Tyne

Loft checks are available across Newcastle upon Tyne and nearby Longbenton, Blaydon, Killingworth, Whickham and Gateshead.

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.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne: questions

What share of homes in Newcastle upon Tyne are houses?

66% are houses or bungalows; 34% 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.

Where does new insulation go?

On the loft floor, between and over the joists, with the eaves kept clear.

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 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 outside Newcastle upon Tyne?

Yes, across England and Wales, including Longbenton, Blaydon, Killingworth, Whickham and Gateshead.

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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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