Loft insulation removal and repairs in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Loft problems we see in Royal Tunbridge Wells

41% of homes in Royal Tunbridge Wells are flats. The roof space above a top-floor flat usually belongs to the freeholder, so check your lease before any work.

With 17% of homes terraced, mice moving along the eaves from house to house are a common complaint in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Sealing the gaps comes before new insulation.

In Royal Tunbridge Wells, 25% of homes are privately rented. Tenants spotting damp on top-floor ceilings should tell the landlord, who can arrange a check.

Before you book, have a look for a cold draught round the loft hatch, black spots on the rafters or felt or cables buried out of sight under insulation. Any one of them is worth a free check.

Next step

If you’re in Royal Tunbridge Wells or close by, in Tonbridge, Crowborough, Sevenoaks, East Grinstead and Uckfield for instance, we can come out.

On the form, pick the problem you’ve got. If you don’t know what it is, choose “Not sure yet” and describe what you’ve seen.

Who lives in what in Royal Tunbridge Wells

23,700 or so households make up Royal Tunbridge Wells (2021 Census). Look down most streets and you’ll mostly see flats and maisonettes (41%), with semi-detached houses at 25%; detached houses and bungalows account for 18% and terraced houses 17%. Owner-occupiers: 61%, of whom many own outright (29% of all households). Private renters: 25%. Social renters: 14%. Three bedrooms or more: about 51% of homes (24% have four or more).

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Royal Tunbridge Wells built-up area, bedrooms approximate. Percentages rounded.