Do I need a structural engineer?

For a tank platform or sistering a joist, no. If a load-bearing member has been removed we will tell you and recommend one.

Can you strengthen joists for heavier storage?

Yes. Sistering or adding joists lets you store more than the original ceiling was designed for.

Is the timber treated?

All new timber we fit is pressure-treated, and existing timber that has been wet is treated before we close up.

Do you charge for a survey?

Surveys are free. We measure headroom, joists, insulation depth and wiring, then send an itemised quote within two working days. A WhatsApp video through the hatch often gets you a guide price first.

Can you board over my existing insulation?

Yes, on a raised system. The boards sit on legs above the insulation, so it stays at full depth and keeps working.

Do I need a separate electrician for loft lighting?

No. We are NICEIC registered. Loft lighting and sockets are fitted, tested and certified by us.

How long does a loft job take?

A ladder, hatch and walkway is usually one day. Full boarding with insulation and lighting is one to two days.

Which areas do you cover?

Brighton, Hove and Sussex within 25 miles of Brighton. If you are outside that, ask. We often say yes.

Yes. £2m public liability insurance. We can send the certificate before we start.

Repairs and water

Tank Stillage & Timber Repairs

A full cold water tank weighs about 250kg. It sits on a timber frame that may be seventy years old. If the platform is sagging, the joists are cracked or a rafter has rotted under a leak, we rebuild or sister the timber so the structure is sound again.

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Tank Stillage & Timber Repairs in a Sussex loft

NICEIC registered
£2m public liability insurance
Level 2 NVQ Carpentry
20 years' experience

Sound familiar?

The problems we get called about.

If any of these sound like your loft, send a photo through the hatch and we will tell you what it needs.

A tank platform that has bowed and sits at an angle.
A joist split where a previous trade notched it for a pipe.
Rafter feet softened by years of a dripping gutter.
Purlins or struts removed by someone who wanted more space.

What is included

What we do, line by line.

Structural check of the tank platform, joists and rafters.
New stillage built from treated timber, spread over enough joists to carry the load.
Cracked or notched joists sistered with new timber bolted alongside.
Rotten rafter sections cut out and spliced.
Timber treated against rot and insect attack.
Photographs of the finished work in the areas you cannot reach.

How it works

Good loft space in four steps.

01
Call or send a message
Tell us what is happening above your ceiling. A photo through the hatch helps.
02
We survey the loft
We measure headroom, joists, insulation depth and wiring, then send an itemised quote within two working days.
03
One visit, whole job
Most lofts are finished in a day. Larger jobs take two. We tell you which before we start.
04
Walk-through and photographs
You see the finished work, and we leave photographs of the areas you cannot reach.

Questions

Things people ask about this job.

General questions

Things people ask before they call.

All 15 services

Pipe Insulation Repairs & Water Tank RemovalLag the pipes. Drain and remove the redundant tank.Find out more

Internal Roof RepairsTorn felt, slipped tiles and leaks, traced from the inside.Find out more

Loft Boarding & Storage FlooringRaised boarding above the insulation, not on it.Find out more

Get in touch

So, tell us how you are ceiling.

Call, WhatsApp or send the form. We reply within one working day and survey homes across Brighton, Hove and Sussex.

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