Rutland, England

Problem lofts fixed in Oakham

Something not right in the loft of your Oakham home? We find what’s causing it, fix it and insulate the loft properly. The loft check and written quote are free.

Free loft check in Oakham

Tell us what you’ve found. No obligation.

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Loft problems we see in Oakham

Detached homes, 40% here, often have larger, newer lofts. Squashed insulation round the hatch and blocked eaves are the usual snags.

With 26% of households in semis, a lot of the lofts we see in Oakham have old insulation that needs stripping out rather than topping up.

43% of homes are owned outright. Long ownership often means a loft nobody has looked in for years, with whatever problems have built up.

Signs that something is wrong up there include insulation that sits level with or below the tops of the joists, boxes sitting straight on the insulation or cables buried out of sight under insulation. Each has a cause we can usually find and fix.

Get your loft looked at in Oakham

We fix lofts in Oakham and around it, including Melton Mowbray, Stamford, Corby, Syston and Oadby.

Not sure what you’re looking at? A photo through the hatch helps, but it’s optional.

Homes in Oakham: the figures

Going by the 2021 Census, Oakham has close to 5,640 households. By type: detached houses and bungalows 40%, semi-detached houses 26%, terraced houses 21%, flats and maisonettes 14%. Tenure: 70% owner-occupied (43% with no mortgage), 17% private rent, 13% social rent.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Oakham built-up area. 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 Oakham: questions

What type of home is most common in Oakham?

Detached houses, at 40% of households in the 2021 Census, then semi-detached houses at 26%.

I live just outside Oakham. Is that covered?

Yes. Nearby places such as Melton Mowbray, Stamford, Corby, Syston and Oadby are covered too.

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.

My loft insulation is decades old. Does it need replacing?

If it’s dry and clean, a top-up may be enough. If it’s dusty, damp or soiled, it should come out.

Is the loft check free?

Yes, with no obligation.

My surveyor flagged spray foam. Can you remove it?

Yes. We cut it off by hand, leave the timbers visible and give you photos for your lender.

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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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