North West, England

Loft insulation removal and repairs in Wigan

Musty smell when you open the loft hatch in Wigan? Book a free loft check. We look for the cause, not just the symptom, and send a written quote with no obligation.

Free loft check in Wigan

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What goes wrong in Wigan lofts

46% of the housing in Wigan is semi-detached. When we open those hatches we often find cables buried under old insulation and eaves packed tight.

27% of homes in Wigan 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.

Things that tell us a loft needs attention: cables buried out of sight under insulation, water marks on the ceiling under the loft or spray foam stuck to the underside of the roof. If you’d rather not go up, we’ll look for you.

Booking a loft check in Wigan

Wigan, Ince-in-Makerfield, Orrell, Standish, Platt Bridge and Abram and Hindley: all covered for loft checks.

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

Wigan’s housing at a glance

Census 2021 put the number of households in Wigan at roughly 37,200. Semi-detached houses lead at 46%. Next come terraced houses (27%), detached houses and bungalows (14%) and flats and maisonettes (12%). Most homes are owned (61%), and 32% of households have paid off the mortgage. Renting: 17% private, 22% social. Three bedrooms or more: about 65% of homes.

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

What share of homes in Wigan are houses?

87% are houses or bungalows; 12% are flats or maisonettes (Census 2021).

Where does new insulation go?

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

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 Wigan?

Yes, across England and Wales, including Ince-in-Makerfield, Orrell, Standish, Platt Bridge and Abram and Hindley. Every town we list in Wigan.

Can I keep storing things in the loft?

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

I rent in Wigan 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.

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

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