Yorkshire and The Humber, England
Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Rotherham
Musty smell when you open the loft hatch in Rotherham? We find what’s causing it, fix it and insulate the loft properly. The loft check and written quote are free.
Loft services in Rotherham
Loft problems we see in Rotherham
With 50% of households in semis, a lot of the lofts we see in Rotherham have old insulation that needs stripping out rather than topping up.
20% of households here live in terraced houses, many with slate roofs and no felt. Those lofts need airflow, so insulation must stop short of the eaves.
If you can get into the loft, look out for drips on nails on frosty mornings, droppings, tunnels or shredded insulation or eaves packed so tight no daylight shows. Spot two or more and something is probably wrong.
Booking a loft check in Rotherham
If you’re in Rotherham or close by, in Rawmarsh, Wickersley and Bramley, Swinton, Swallownest and Aston and Wath upon Dearne for instance, we can come out.
Mention anything you’ve noticed: damp patches, droppings, foam, a smell. It helps us bring the right kit.
Who lives in what in Rotherham
About 31,500 households: that’s Rotherham at the last Census, in 2021. By type: semi-detached houses 50%, terraced houses 20%, flats and maisonettes 19%, detached houses and bungalows 11%. 53% of homes are owned by the people living in them (29% outright). 18% are rented privately and 29% socially. Roughly 61% of homes have at least three bedrooms.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Rotherham 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 Rotherham: questions
What type of home is most common in Rotherham?
Semi-detached houses, at 50% of households in the 2021 Census, then terraced houses at 20%.
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.
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.
There are boards nailed straight onto my joists. Is that bad?
It usually means the insulation underneath is squashed. We lift the boards, fix the insulation and put storage back on a raised floor.
Do you work for landlords in Rotherham?
Yes. We arrange access with you and your tenants and send photos of what we find.
I live just outside Rotherham. Is that covered?
Yes. Nearby places such as Rawmarsh, Wickersley and Bramley, Swinton, Swallownest and Aston and Wath upon Dearne are covered too. Every town we list in Rotherham.
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.