Essex, England

Problem lofts fixed in Wickford

Musty smell when you open the loft hatch in Wickford? 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 Wickford

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Loft problems we see in Wickford

Semi-detached houses make up 42%. A frequent find: a bathroom fan blowing into the loft and black spots on the rafters above it.

Terraces account for 15% of Wickford’s homes. Where party walls stop short in the loft, warm air, smells and pests pass between houses; we close the gaps on your side.

If you can get into the loft, look out for cables buried out of sight under insulation, insulation that sits level with or below the tops of the joists or a musty smell as the hatch opens. If you’d rather not go up, we’ll look for you.

Homes in Wickford: the figures

Wickford had about 11,800 households at the 2021 Census. By type: semi-detached houses 42%, detached houses and bungalows 28%, terraced houses 15%, flats and maisonettes 14%. Most homes are owned (78%), and 38% of households have paid off the mortgage. Renting: 14% private, 8% social. Three bedrooms or more: about 65% of homes (26% have four or more).

Next step

Loft checks are available across Wickford and nearby Rayleigh, Thundersley and South Benfleet, Billericay, Basildon and South Woodham Ferrers.

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.

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

What share of homes in Wickford are houses?

85% are houses or bungalows; 14% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).

How much will it cost to fix my loft in Wickford?

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.

Do you work outside Wickford?

Yes, across England and Wales, including Rayleigh, Thundersley and South Benfleet, Billericay, Basildon and South Woodham Ferrers. Every town we list in Essex.

How long does a loft job take?

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

Can I keep storing things in the loft?

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

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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