Does my loft need vents?

If the felt is the old bitumen type and there is no gap at the eaves, yes. A modern breathable membrane needs less, but most Sussex houses have the old kind.

It depends on the roof area and shape. Typically two to four, placed to pull air across the whole loft.

Can this be done with the boarding?

Yes, and it should be. We keep boarding clear of the eaves so the vents can work.

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

Ducting & Roof Vents

Ducting is the bit nobody looks at. Cheap flexible duct sags, fills with condensation and eventually drips through the ceiling. Uninsulated duct sweats. We replace it with short, insulated, properly supported runs and fit roof or tile vents that let the loft itself breathe.

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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.

Flexible duct sagging in loops between the fan and the vent.
Water dripping from a bathroom light fitting.
A loft that smells musty by the end of winter.
Roof felt with no ventilation gaps at the eaves or ridge.

What is included

What we do, line by line.

Existing ducting removed and disposed of.
Insulated ducting fitted on the shortest run, supported every metre.
Condensation trap fitted on vertical runs.
Tile vents or eaves vents installed to ventilate the loft space.
Terminals sealed and flashed to the roof covering.
Insulation reinstated round the new work.

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

Damp Proofing & VentilationFind the cause, treat the mould, fix the airflow. In that order.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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Ducting & Roof Vents

The problems we get called about.

What we do, line by line.

Good loft space in four steps.

Call or send a message

We survey the loft

One visit, whole job

Walk-through and photographs