Dorset, England
Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Sherborne
Found spray foam, mould or old insulation in a loft in Sherborne? We find what’s causing it, fix it and insulate the loft properly. The loft check and written quote are free.
Loft services in Sherborne
Loft problems we see in Sherborne
26% of the housing in Sherborne is semi-detached. When we open those hatches we often find cables buried under old insulation and eaves packed tight.
With 33% of homes terraced, mice moving along the eaves from house to house are a common complaint in Sherborne. Sealing the gaps comes before new insulation.
Many households here (43%) own outright. Lofts that were insulated back when they moved in are often thin, dusty and due a look.
Things that tell us a loft needs attention: spray foam stuck to the underside of the roof, eaves packed so tight no daylight shows or black spots on the rafters or felt. If you’d rather not go up, we’ll look for you.
Next step
Our installers cover Sherborne plus Yeovil, Gillingham, Street, Blandford Forum and Dorchester.
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.
Sherborne’s housing at a glance
Census 2021 put the number of households in Sherborne at roughly 5,030. Housing here splits roughly 33% terraced houses, 26% semi-detached houses, 23% detached houses and bungalows and 17% flats and maisonettes. Owner-occupiers: 62%, of whom many own outright (43% of all households). Private renters: 19%. Social renters: 19%.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Sherborne built-up area. 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 Sherborne: questions
What share of homes in Sherborne are houses?
82% are houses or bungalows; 17% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).
My loft insulation is decades old. Does it need replacing?
If it’s dry and clean, a top-up may be enough. If it’s dusty, damp or soiled, it should come out.
I rent in Sherborne 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.
Can’t you just put new insulation on top?
Not over damp, soiled or mouldy insulation. That hides the problem. We fix the cause first.
Where does new insulation go?
On the loft floor, between and over the joists, with the eaves kept clear.
Do you work outside Sherborne?
Yes, across England and Wales, including Yeovil, Gillingham, Street, Blandford Forum and Dorchester. Every town we list in Dorset.
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.