North Yorkshire, England

Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Scarborough

Musty smell when you open the loft hatch in Scarborough? We strip out what’s spoiled, fix the cause and lay new insulation. Start with a free loft check.

Free loft check in Scarborough

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What goes wrong in Scarborough lofts

30% of homes in Scarborough are semis. Their roomy lofts tend to have decades of storage sitting on thin, flattened insulation, often on boards nailed straight to the joists.

Terraced houses are 23% of the housing. In small terrace lofts the eaves get stuffed with insulation, air stops moving and condensation follows. Clearing the eaves usually fixes it.

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 Scarborough, 26% 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 a cold draught round the loft hatch, boxes sitting straight on the insulation or insulation that sits level with or below the tops of the joists. Each has a cause we can usually find and fix.

Next step

We fix lofts in Scarborough and around it, including Bridlington, Driffield, Whitby, Pocklington and Beverley.

Mention anything you’ve noticed: damp patches, droppings, foam, a smell. It helps us bring the right kit.

Scarborough’s housing at a glance

About 31,500 households: that’s Scarborough at the last Census, in 2021. The biggest share of homes are flats and maisonettes, 35%, followed by semi-detached houses at 30%. Terraced houses are 23% and detached houses and bungalows 12%. Tenure: 59% owner-occupied (35% with no mortgage), 26% private rent, 15% social rent. About 52% have three or more bedrooms.

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

What type of home is most common in Scarborough?

Flats, at 35% of households in the 2021 Census, then semi-detached houses at 30%.

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.

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.

Is the loft check free?

Yes, with no obligation.

I live just outside Scarborough. Is that covered?

Yes. Nearby places such as Bridlington, Driffield, Whitby, Pocklington and Beverley are covered too. Every town we list in North Yorkshire.

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.

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Describe the problem and we’ll look, explain it and quote the fix in writing. Free.

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