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Let the loft breathe, and the damp goes with it

A loft that can’t move air builds up moisture. We clear blocked eaves, add vents where they’re needed and stop fans blowing into the roof space.

  • Free loft check
  • The cause found, not covered up
  • Written quote first
  • No obligation
Check my loftHow it works

Illustration: an eaves tray keeping the airflow clear

About this service

Good loft ventilation lets moist air out before it condenses. We check the eaves, ridge and any fans, clear what’s blocked, fit vents where the roof needs them and keep the airflow open when we insulate.

What’s included

  • Eaves cleared of insulation and debris
  • Eaves trays fitted so insulation stays back
  • Soffit, tile or ridge vents where needed
  • Bathroom and kitchen fans ducted outside
  • Gaps where warm air leaks up sealed
  • A written quote first

We price the job after looking at your loft. You get a written quotation before any work is agreed.

How lofts lose their airflow

Insulation stuffed into the eaves, felt replaced with a type that doesn’t breathe, boarding laid tight to the roof and fans that vent into the loft are the usual causes. The result is condensation on the timbers in winter.

What we fix

We pull insulation back from the eaves and fit trays to keep a clear path for air. Where there’s no route out, we add vents. Any extractor fans blowing into the loft are ducted to the outside.

And keep it that way

When we insulate, the eaves stay open. Ventilation and insulation go together: one keeps the house warm, the other keeps the roof dry.

The process

How it works

  1. Tell us what you’ve noticed

    Pick the problem on the form, add what you’ve seen and your postcode. About a minute.

  2. We look and find the cause

    We check the loft, photograph what we find and explain it in plain words.

  3. A written quote for the fix

    What needs doing, how we’ll do it and the price. No obligation.

  4. Fixed properly

    If you go ahead, we sort the problem first and leave the loft insulated and dry.

Loft ventilation: your questions answered

How do I know if my loft needs ventilation?
Condensation on nails or felt, damp timber, black spots and a musty smell are the usual signs.
Will vents make the house cold?
No. Air moves through the roof space above the insulation, not through your rooms.
Can you fix a fan that vents into the loft?
Yes. We duct it to the outside through a vent.
Is the work guaranteed?
Eligible installations come with a guarantee of up to 5 years. Your written quote says whether your job qualifies and what it covers.

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Where we work

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.

Check my loft
Check my loft