South East, England

Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Portsmouth

Something not right in the loft of your Portsmouth home? Book a free loft check. We look for the cause, not just the symptom, and send a written quote with no obligation.

Free loft check in Portsmouth

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Loft problems we see in Portsmouth

Around two in five of homes here are terraced (41%). Small lofts fill up with storage fast, and the insulation underneath ends up flat and cold.

19% of homes in Portsmouth are semis. Their roomy lofts tend to have decades of storage sitting on thin, flattened insulation, often on boards nailed straight to the joists.

Flats are 35% of homes here. If damp is coming through your top-floor ceiling, the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree to work in the loft above.

In Portsmouth, 27% 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 eaves packed so tight no daylight shows, boxes sitting straight on the insulation or a musty smell as the hatch opens. Spot two or more and something is probably wrong.

Get your loft looked at in Portsmouth

Our installers cover Portsmouth plus Gosport, Waterlooville, Havant, South Hayling and Fareham.

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

Homes in Portsmouth: the figures

There are around 98,100 households in Portsmouth, going by Census 2021. Terraced houses lead at 41%. Next come flats and maisonettes (35%), semi-detached houses (19%) and detached houses and bungalows (5%). 55% of homes are owned by the people living in them (27% outright). 27% are rented privately and 17% socially. About 56% have three or more bedrooms.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth: questions

What type of home is most common in Portsmouth?

Terraced houses, at 41% of households in the 2021 Census, then flats at 35%.

Will my house get dusty?

We protect the hatch and landing and bag everything in the loft.

Can mice get in from next door?

In terraces they often travel along the eaves. We seal the gaps on your side and clear out spoiled insulation.

Do you work for landlords in Portsmouth?

Yes. We arrange access with you and your tenants and send photos of what we find.

I live just outside Portsmouth. Is that covered?

Yes. Nearby places such as Gosport, Waterlooville, Havant, South Hayling and Fareham are covered too.

How do I know if my insulation needs replacing?

It’s thin, grey, damp, stained or has droppings in it, or there’s a musty smell.

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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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