Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Watton

What goes wrong in Watton lofts

With 43% of homes detached, eaves on every side need to stay clear so the roof can breathe.

With 27% of households in semis, a lot of the lofts we see in Watton have old insulation that needs stripping out rather than topping up.

In Watton, 20% of homes are privately rented. Tenants spotting damp on top-floor ceilings should tell the landlord, who can arrange a check.

Things that tell us a loft needs attention: a cold draught round the loft hatch, boxes sitting straight on the insulation or grey, dusty insulation that has lost its spring. Each has a cause we can usually find and fix.

Next step

Loft checks are available across Watton and nearby Dereham, Attleborough, Thetford, Wymondham and Taverham and Drayton.

Not sure what you’re looking at? A photo through the hatch helps, but it’s optional.

Homes in Watton: the figures

Going by the 2021 Census, Watton has close to 5,180 households. Housing here splits roughly 43% detached houses and bungalows, 27% semi-detached houses, 19% terraced houses and 10% flats and maisonettes. 38% own outright and 29% have a mortgage or shared ownership; 20% rent from a private landlord and 13% from a council or housing association.

Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Watton built-up area. Percentages rounded.