North East, England

Problem lofts fixed in Sunderland

Found spray foam, mould or old insulation in a loft in Sunderland? 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 Sunderland

Tell us what you’ve found. No obligation.

We’ll only use your details to arrange your quote. No spam.

What goes wrong in Sunderland lofts

48% of the housing in Sunderland is semi-detached. When we open those hatches we often find cables buried under old insulation and eaves packed tight.

26% of homes in Sunderland are terraces. Older terrace lofts often have no roof felt, gaps through the party walls and insulation pushed into the eaves, which is a recipe for damp timber.

Signs that something is wrong up there include water marks on the ceiling under the loft, a musty smell as the hatch opens or cables buried out of sight under insulation. If you’d rather not go up, we’ll look for you.

Sunderland’s housing at a glance

Sunderland had about 81,000 households at the 2021 Census. Look down most streets and you’ll mostly see semi-detached houses (48%), with terraced houses at 26%; flats and maisonettes account for 17% and detached houses and bungalows 9%. 30% own outright and 25% have a mortgage or shared ownership; 16% rent from a private landlord and 28% from a council or housing association. About 55% have three or more bedrooms.

Booking a loft check in Sunderland

If you’re in Sunderland or close by, in Shiney Row and Penshaw, Washington, Houghton-le-Spring, South Shields and Seaham for instance, we can come out.

We check first, take photos and only then quote. No obligation.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Sunderland 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 Sunderland: questions

What share of homes in Sunderland are houses?

83% are houses or bungalows; 17% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).

I rent in Sunderland 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 I keep storing things in the loft?

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

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 Sunderland?

Yes, across England and Wales, including Shiney Row and Penshaw, Washington, Houghton-le-Spring, South Shields and Seaham. Every town we list in Sunderland.

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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.

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