Derbyshire, England

Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Somercotes and Swanwick

Musty smell when you open the loft hatch in Somercotes and Swanwick? Tell us what you’ve seen. We’ll check the loft, show you photos and quote in writing to put it right.

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Loft problems we see in Somercotes and Swanwick

38% of the housing in Somercotes and Swanwick is semi-detached. When we open those hatches we often find cables buried under old insulation and eaves packed tight.

With 23% of homes terraced, mice moving along the eaves from house to house are a common complaint in Somercotes and Swanwick. Sealing the gaps comes before new insulation.

Worth checking in a Somercotes and Swanwick loft: eaves packed so tight no daylight shows, droppings, tunnels or shredded insulation or drips on nails on frosty mornings. Any one of them is worth a free check.

Next step

Somercotes and Swanwick, South Normanton and Pinxton, Ripley, Heanor, Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Belper: all covered for loft checks.

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.

Somercotes and Swanwick’s housing at a glance

Somercotes and Swanwick had about 7,070 households at the 2021 Census. The biggest share of homes are semi-detached houses, 38%, followed by detached houses and bungalows at 33%. Terraced houses are 23% and flats and maisonettes 6%. 69% of homes are owned by the people living in them (38% outright). 16% are rented privately and 16% socially.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Somercotes and Swanwick 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 Somercotes and Swanwick: questions

What share of homes in Somercotes and Swanwick are houses?

94% are houses or bungalows; 6% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).

How long does a loft job take?

A check takes under an hour. Removal and new insulation usually take one or two days.

I rent in Somercotes and Swanwick 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.

Do you work outside Somercotes and Swanwick?

Yes, across England and Wales, including South Normanton and Pinxton, Ripley, Heanor, Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Belper. Every town we list in Derbyshire.

How much will it cost to fix my loft in Somercotes and Swanwick?

It depends on what we find, how much has to come out and the size of the loft. The check is free and the quote is in writing.

Can I keep storing things in the loft?

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

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