Sandwell, England
Problem lofts fixed in Smethwick
Found spray foam, mould or old insulation in a loft in Smethwick? Tell us what you’ve seen. We’ll check the loft, show you photos and quote in writing to put it right.
Loft services in Smethwick
Common loft faults here
Terraced houses are 42% 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.
About a quarter of homes here are semi-detached (30%). Boxes stacked on thin insulation for years is the usual story in those lofts.
In Smethwick, 28% 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 insulation that sits level with or below the tops of the joists, water marks on the ceiling under the loft or cables buried out of sight under insulation. Spot two or more and something is probably wrong.
Next step
If you’re in Smethwick or close by, in Oldbury, West Bromwich, Rowley Regis, Cradley Heath and Birmingham for instance, we can come out.
Have a surveyor’s report mentioning the loft? Note it on the form.
Smethwick’s housing at a glance
Going by the 2021 Census, Smethwick has close to 20,000 households. Terraced houses lead at 42%. Next come semi-detached houses (30%), flats and maisonettes (19%) and detached houses and bungalows (8%). 47% of homes are owned by the people living in them (24% outright). 28% are rented privately and 25% socially. About 65% have three or more bedrooms.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Smethwick built-up area, bedrooms approximate. 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 Smethwick: questions
What type of home is most common in Smethwick?
Terraced houses, at 42% of households in the 2021 Census, then semi-detached houses at 30%.
Do you work for landlords in Smethwick?
Yes. We arrange access with you and your tenants and send photos of what we find.
Will my house get dusty?
We protect the hatch and landing and bag everything in the loft.
I live just outside Smethwick. Is that covered?
Yes. Nearby places such as Oldbury, West Bromwich, Rowley Regis, Cradley Heath and Birmingham are covered too. Every town we list in Sandwell.
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.
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.
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.