East of England, England

Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Southend-on-Sea

Something not right in the loft of your Southend-on-Sea home? Pick the problem on the form and we’ll come and find out what’s behind it. Free check, written quote.

Free loft check in Southend-on-Sea

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Common loft faults here

30% of the housing in Southend-on-Sea is semi-detached. When we open those hatches we often find cables buried under old insulation and eaves packed tight.

With 17% of homes terraced, mice moving along the eaves from house to house are a common complaint in Southend-on-Sea. Sealing the gaps comes before new insulation.

38% of homes in Southend-on-Sea are flats. The roof space above a top-floor flat usually belongs to the freeholder, so check your lease before any work.

Private renting is common in Southend-on-Sea (26%). The loft is easy for landlords to forget until damp shows through a ceiling.

Things that tell us a loft needs attention: insulation that sits level with or below the tops of the joists, black spots on the rafters or felt or a musty smell as the hatch opens. If you’d rather not go up, we’ll look for you.

Next step

If you’re in Southend-on-Sea or close by, in Rochford, Hockley and Hawkwell, Rayleigh, Thundersley and South Benfleet and Canvey Island for instance, we can come out.

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.

Southend-on-Sea’s housing at a glance

Southend-on-Sea had about 83,900 households at the 2021 Census. The biggest share of homes are flats and maisonettes, 38%, followed by semi-detached houses at 30%. Terraced houses are 17% and detached houses and bungalows 16%. Most homes are owned (62%), and 32% of households have paid off the mortgage. Renting: 26% private, 11% social. About 53% have three or more bedrooms.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Southend-on-Sea built-up area, bedrooms approximate. 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 Southend-on-Sea: questions

What share of homes in Southend-on-Sea are houses?

63% are houses or bungalows; 38% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).

I rent in Southend-on-Sea and there’s damp in the loft. What do I do?

Tell your landlord, who is responsible for the building. 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.

Do you work outside Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, across England and Wales, including Rochford, Hockley and Hawkwell, Rayleigh, Thundersley and South Benfleet and Canvey Island.

Can you fix the loft above my top-floor flat?

Usually only with the freeholder’s or managing agent’s agreement. Check your lease first.

Where does new insulation go?

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

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Describe the problem and we’ll look, explain it and quote the fix in writing. Free.

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