Is the mould dangerous?

Loft mould rarely affects the rooms below, but it does rot timber over time and spores spread. We treat it and stop it coming back.

Do I need a damp specialist or a roofer?

Both, which is the point. We do the roofing repair and the ventilation work, so there is one diagnosis and one person responsible.

Will you tell me if it is a leak?

Yes. If the water is coming in from outside, we say so and quote for the roof repair, not for ventilation you do not need.

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.

Ventilation and damp

Damp Proofing & Ventilation

Damp in a loft has one of three causes: water getting in, warm wet air getting up from the house, or not enough air moving through. Treating the mould without fixing the cause just means doing it again next year. We find out which it is first.

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Damp Proofing & Ventilation 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.

Black mould on the underside of the felt or on the rafters.
Wet patches on the insulation that are not under a leak.
Condensation dripping from nails in the roof timbers.
A musty smell on the landing that will not go away.

What is included

What we do, line by line.

Moisture readings across the timbers and a check of every duct and pipe.
Written diagnosis: leak, condensation or ventilation, and what we recommend.
Mould treated with a fungicidal wash and timbers left to dry.
Wet or contaminated insulation removed and replaced.
Ventilation added: eaves trays, tile vents or a PIV unit as the loft needs.
Hatch draught-sealed so warm house air stays in the house.

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

Mechanical Ventilation & ExtractionExtract fans that terminate outside, not in the loft void.Find out more

Ducting & Roof VentsInsulated ducting, short runs, sealed roof terminals.Find out more

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