Devon, England
Problem lofts fixed in Sidmouth
Found spray foam, mould or old insulation in a loft in Sidmouth? We strip out what’s spoiled, fix the cause and lay new insulation. Start with a free loft check.
Loft services in Sidmouth
Loft problems we see in Sidmouth
About a third of homes in Sidmouth are detached (35%). The more loft there is, the more it costs when damp or pests spoil the insulation, so it pays to catch problems early.
About one in five of homes here are semi-detached (19%). Boxes stacked on thin insulation for years is the usual story in those lofts.
59% of households own outright, so plenty of lofts here were insulated decades ago. Old insulation that has settled, got dusty or been nested in is worth replacing.
Signs that something is wrong up there include eaves packed so tight no daylight shows, drips on nails on frosty mornings or a cold draught round the loft hatch. Spot two or more and something is probably wrong.
Sidmouth’s housing at a glance
Going by the 2021 Census, Sidmouth has close to 7,320 households. The biggest share of homes are detached houses and bungalows, 35%, followed by flats and maisonettes at 24%. Terraced houses are 21% and semi-detached houses 19%. Tenure: 76% owner-occupied (59% with no mortgage), 13% private rent, 10% social rent.
Booking a loft check in Sidmouth
Loft checks are available across Sidmouth and nearby Honiton, Exmouth, Exeter, Dawlish and Teignmouth.
Mention anything you’ve noticed: damp patches, droppings, foam, a smell. It helps us bring the right kit.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth: questions
What type of home is most common in Sidmouth?
Detached houses, at 35% of households in the 2021 Census, then flats at 24%.
I live just outside Sidmouth. Is that covered?
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.
Will my house get dusty?
We protect the hatch and landing and bag everything in the loft.
My surveyor flagged spray foam. Can you remove it?
Yes. We cut it off by hand, leave the timbers visible and give you photos for your lender.
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.
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.