South East, England

Problem lofts fixed in Reading

Something not right in the loft of your Reading home? Pick the problem on the form and we’ll come and find out what’s behind it. Free check, written quote.

Free loft check in Reading

Tell us what you’ve found. No obligation.

We’ll only use your details to arrange your quote. No spam.

What goes wrong in Reading lofts

Semi-detached houses make up 28%. A frequent find: a bathroom fan blowing into the loft and black spots on the rafters above it.

Terraces account for 25% of Reading’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.

31% of homes in Reading are flats. The roof space above a top-floor flat usually belongs to the freeholder, so check your lease before any work.

29% of households rent privately. Condensation from drying clothes indoors often ends up in the loft; landlords can book a check.

Things that tell us a loft needs attention: cables buried out of sight under insulation, insulation that sits level with or below the tops of the joists or a cold draught round the loft hatch. Any one of them is worth a free check.

Homes in Reading: the figures

Census 2021 put the number of households in Reading at roughly 82,700. Housing here splits roughly 31% flats and maisonettes, 28% semi-detached houses, 25% terraced houses and 17% detached houses and bungalows. Tenure: 56% owner-occupied (25% with no mortgage), 29% private rent, 14% social rent. About 57% have three or more bedrooms.

Next step

Reading, Caversham, Woodley, Wokingham, Henley-on-Thames and Crowthorne: all covered for loft checks.

We check first, take photos and only then quote. No obligation.

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

What share of homes in Reading are houses?

70% are houses or bungalows; 31% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).

Do you work outside Reading?

Yes, across England and Wales, including Caversham, Woodley, Wokingham, Henley-on-Thames and Crowthorne. Every town we list in Reading.

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.

I rent in Reading and there’s damp in the loft. What do I do?

Tell your landlord, who is responsible for the building. Landlords can book a loft check with us.

How long does a loft job take?

A check takes under an hour. Removal and new insulation usually take one or two days.

How much will it cost to fix my loft in Reading?

It depends on what we find, how much has to come out and the size of the loft. The check is free and the quote is in writing.

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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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