Oldham, England

Problem lofts fixed in Shaw

Found spray foam, mould or old insulation in a loft in Shaw? Tell us what you’ve seen. We’ll check the loft, show you photos and quote in writing to put it right.

Free loft check in Shaw

Tell us what you’ve found. No obligation.

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

Loft problems we see in Shaw

40% of the housing in Shaw is semi-detached. When we open those hatches we often find cables buried under old insulation and eaves packed tight.

With 35% of homes terraced, mice moving along the eaves from house to house are a common complaint in Shaw. Sealing the gaps comes before new insulation.

Before you book, have a look for grey, dusty insulation that has lost its spring, cables buried out of sight under insulation or droppings, tunnels or shredded insulation. If you’d rather not go up, we’ll look for you.

Next step

If you’re in Shaw or close by, in Royton, Oldham, Lees, Rochdale and Chadderton for instance, we can come out.

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

Shaw’s housing at a glance

Census 2021 put the number of households in Shaw at roughly 8,620. Semi-detached houses lead at 40%. Next come terraced houses (35%), detached houses and bungalows (14%) and flats and maisonettes (12%). 68% of homes are owned by the people living in them (38% outright). 17% are rented privately and 15% socially.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Shaw built-up area. 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 Shaw: questions

What share of homes in Shaw are houses?

89% are houses or bungalows; 12% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).

Can I keep storing things in the loft?

Yes, on a floor raised above the insulation so it isn’t squashed.

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

Tell your landlord, who is responsible for the building. Council and housing association tenants should report it to their repairs team. 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.

Do you work outside Shaw?

Yes, across England and Wales, including Royton, Oldham, Lees, Rochdale and Chadderton. Every town we list in Oldham.

Where does new insulation go?

On the loft floor, between and over the joists, with the eaves kept clear.

More in Oldham

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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