Surrey, England
Damp, foam or old insulation? Fixed in Woking
Damp, droppings or flattened insulation in your loft in Woking? Book a free loft check. We look for the cause, not just the symptom, and send a written quote with no obligation.
Loft services in Woking
Common loft faults here
With 24% of households in semis, a lot of the lofts we see in Woking have old insulation that needs stripping out rather than topping up.
Terraced houses are 19% of the housing. In small terrace lofts the eaves get stuffed with insulation, air stops moving and condensation follows. Clearing the eaves usually fixes it.
Flats are 31% of homes here. If damp is coming through your top-floor ceiling, the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree to work in the loft above.
Private renting is common in Woking (23%). The loft is easy for landlords to forget until damp shows through a ceiling.
Signs that something is wrong up there include grey, dusty insulation that has lost its spring, a cold draught round the loft hatch or boxes sitting straight on the insulation. Each has a cause we can usually find and fix.
Who lives in what in Woking
About 31,900 households: that’s Woking at the last Census, in 2021. By type: flats and maisonettes 31%, detached houses and bungalows 27%, semi-detached houses 24%, terraced houses 19%. Owner-occupiers: 64%, of whom many own outright (30% of all households). Private renters: 23%. Social renters: 12%. Three bedrooms or more: about 60% of homes (27% have four or more).
Booking a loft check in Woking
Loft checks are available across Woking and nearby New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater, Guildford, Addlestone, Chertsey and Byfleet.
Have a surveyor’s report mentioning the loft? Note it on the form.
Figures: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Woking built-up area, bedrooms approximate. 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 Woking: questions
What type of home is most common in Woking?
Flats, at 31% of households in the 2021 Census, then detached houses at 27%.
I live just outside Woking. Is that covered?
Yes. Nearby places such as New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater, Guildford, Addlestone, Chertsey and Byfleet are covered too. Every town we list in Surrey.
What causes black spots on loft timber?
Usually condensation: warm, moist air from the house reaching cold timber. Fans venting into the loft and blocked eaves are common causes.
There are boards nailed straight onto my joists. Is that bad?
It usually means the insulation underneath is squashed. We lift the boards, fix the insulation and put storage back on a raised floor.
Is the loft check free?
Yes, with no obligation.
Can you fix the loft above my top-floor flat?
Usually only with the freeholder’s or managing agent’s agreement. Check your lease first.
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.