Leicestershire, England
Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Whitwick
Musty smell when you open the loft hatch in Whitwick? Pick the problem on the form and we’ll come and find out what’s behind it. Free check, written quote.
Loft services in Whitwick
What goes wrong in Whitwick lofts
45% of the housing in Whitwick is semi-detached. When we open those hatches we often find cables buried under old insulation and eaves packed tight.
15% of homes in Whitwick 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.
Many households here (44%) own outright. Lofts that were insulated back when they moved in are often thin, dusty and due a look.
Before you book, have a look for boxes sitting straight on the insulation, a musty smell as the hatch opens or black spots on the rafters or felt. If you’d rather not go up, we’ll look for you.
Who lives in what in Whitwick
Census 2021 put the number of households in Whitwick at roughly 4,830. The biggest share of homes are semi-detached houses, 45%, followed by detached houses and bungalows at 34%. Terraced houses are 15% and flats and maisonettes 6%. Tenure: 77% owner-occupied (44% with no mortgage), 11% private rent, 12% social rent.
Next step
If you’re in Whitwick or close by, in Coalville, Shepshed, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Loughborough and Mountsorrel for instance, we can come out.
If the problem is a roof leak, we’ll tell you plainly so you can get it fixed before we insulate.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Whitwick built-up area. 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 Whitwick: questions
What share of homes in Whitwick are houses?
94% are houses or bungalows; 6% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).
Can I keep storing things in the loft?
Yes, on a floor raised above the insulation so it isn’t squashed.
Do you work outside Whitwick?
Yes, across England and Wales, including Coalville, Shepshed, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Loughborough and Mountsorrel. Every town we list in Leicestershire.
My loft insulation is decades old. Does it need replacing?
If it’s dry and clean, a top-up may be enough. If it’s dusty, damp or soiled, it should come out.
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.
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.