Trafford, England
Problem lofts fixed in Old Trafford
Found spray foam, mould or old insulation in a loft in Old Trafford? Pick the problem on the form and we’ll come and find out what’s behind it. Free check, written quote.
Loft services in Old Trafford
Common loft faults here
31% of the housing in Old Trafford is semi-detached. When we open those hatches we often find cables buried under old insulation and eaves packed tight.
Terraces account for 27% of Old Trafford’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.
39% of homes in Old Trafford are flats. The roof space above a top-floor flat usually belongs to the freeholder, so check your lease before any work.
26% of households rent privately. Condensation from drying clothes indoors often ends up in the loft; landlords can book a check.
Worth checking in a Old Trafford loft: droppings, tunnels or shredded insulation, a musty smell as the hatch opens or black spots on the rafters or felt. If you’d rather not go up, we’ll look for you.
Get your loft looked at in Old Trafford
Loft checks are available across Old Trafford and nearby Stretford, Salford, Eccles, Urmston and Sale.
If the problem is a roof leak, we’ll tell you plainly so you can get it fixed before we insulate.
Who lives in what in Old Trafford
Old Trafford had about 9,010 households at the 2021 Census. By type: flats and maisonettes 39%, semi-detached houses 31%, terraced houses 27%, detached houses and bungalows 3%. 22% own outright and 23% have a mortgage or shared ownership; 26% rent from a private landlord and 29% from a council or housing association. Roughly 57% of homes have at least three bedrooms.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Old Trafford 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 Old Trafford: questions
What share of homes in Old Trafford are houses?
61% are houses or bungalows; 39% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).
Do you work outside Old Trafford?
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.
I rent in Old Trafford 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.
Where does new insulation go?
On the loft floor, between and over the joists, with the eaves kept clear.
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.