Loft Health Survey in Stockport – Independent, Honest, Local (£29)

Most “free loft surveys” in Stockport are simply sales visits dressed up as an inspection.

Someone walks into your home, shines a torch into the loft, and spends the next 25 minutes trying to sell you a full insulation upgrade — even if you don’t need one.

We do the opposite.

The Loft Health Survey is designed to give you a clear, unbiased understanding of your loft’s actual condition. No pressure. No fake urgency. Just the facts.

If you live in Heaton Moor, Cheadle, Stockport, Burnage, Didsbury, Reddish or nearby, this survey is the single most cost-effective way to understand where your home is losing heat and how to fix it properly.

What the Loft Health Survey Checks (8-Point System)

Your survey includes a structured assessment across all major performance areas. Every category is scored 0-5 and supported with photos.

1. Insulation Depth (Base + Top-Up)

We measure your current insulation depth across multiple points:

• Existing base layer (old yellow insulation or KNAUF)

• Any top-up material

• Thin or missing patches

• Areas crushed by old boarding

Correct UK standard is 270–300mm. Most Stockport lofts sit between 40–120mm.

2. Condition of Existing Insulation

We assess:

• Damp or moisture absorption

• Light/dark mould spots

• Decomposition

• Contamination (rodents, droppings, nests)

If insulation is damaged or wet, topping up is pointless.

3. Airflow & Ventilation

We check how your loft breathes:

• Suitability for LAP vent installation

• Condensation build-up

• Blocked airflow

• Trapped moisture behind roof felt

This is one of the most common hidden problems in Stockport.

4. Condensation & Damp Rating

We identify:

• Wet patches on insulation

• Black spots on rafters

• Condensation under felt

• Temperature imbalances

Every reading contributes to your final moisture score.

5. Cold Patches

Using physical checks:

• Corners

• Eaves

• Joist edges

• Historic repair areas

Cold patches dramatically reduce insulation performance.

6. Loft Hatch Heat Loss

We inspect:

• Air gaps

• Weatherstripping

• Missing insulation

• Draft flow

A leaking hatch can undo 30% of loft insulation performance.

7. Safety & Access

We check:

• Wiring and junction boxes

• Pipework

• Walkway stability

• Existing DIY boarding

• Fitted lights

This ensures your loft is safe for use and for any future work.

8. Storage Suitability

We assess whether your loft can take:

• Raised boarding

• Loft legs

• P5 chipboard

• Proper airflow spacing

This prevents insulation from being crushed under cheap boards.

What You Get After the Survey

Within 24 hours, you receive a clear written report with:

• 8-point rating system (0–5 per category)

• Photo evidence of issues

• Explanation of insulation depth

• Damp/condensation diagnosis

• Ventilation requirements

• Storage suitability

• Recommended fixes

• Transparent price ranges

• No-pressure decision window

If you choose us to complete the work, the £29 fee is waived.

Why the Survey Costs £29 (Not Free)

We charge for one reason:
You are paying for independent advice, not a sales pitch.

Every other “free survey” in this industry is designed purely to convert you into a large insulation job — whether you need it or not.

Your £29 covers:

• Travel

• Time

• Photography

• Measuring

• Moisture checks

• Report writing

It ensures the inspection is honest, structured and useful.

If you proceed with the work, this fee is removed from your final invoice.

Who Should Get a Loft Health Survey?

You need one if any of the following sound familiar:

• Bedrooms cold in the morning

• Heating runs longer than usual

• Old yellow insulation

• You can smell damp or mustiness

• Recent roofing work

• Black spots on rafters

• DIY boarding already in place

• Rodent activity suspected

• You’re considering loft boarding

• You want to lower winter energy bills

Homes built before 1995 almost always require an upgrade.

How Long Does the Survey Take?

Most surveys take 20–30 minutes.

You do not need to clear your loft — we work around the storage.

We use:

• Shoe covers

• Dust sheets

• A controlled, clean entry process

There’s no mess and no disruption.

Pricing (Transparent, Local, Clear)

After your report, you’ll receive a written quote based on your loft’s size and condition.

Typical pricing in Stockport:

• Insulation removal: from £10/m²

• 100mm base layer: from £15/m²

• 200mm top-up layer: from £15/m²

• Full 300mm system: £20–£30/m²

• LAP vents: £8–£12 each

• Loft hatch insulation: £100–£150

• Loft boarding (raised): £20–£30/m²

All installations use:

• KNAUF insulation

• Moisture-resistant P5 chipboard

• Raised loft legs

• Correct airflow spacing

Learn more about the full service here:
https://hiclimited.co.uk/loft-insulation-boarding-stockport

Book your Loft Health Survey for £29 today.
Fee waived if you choose us to complete the work.

Call 07441 356128 or message us for availability.

Serving Stockport, Heaton Moor, Heaton Chapel, Heaton Mersey, Cheadle, Burnage, Reddish, Didsbury, Denton and Hyde.

FAQs

Do I need to clear my loft?

No. We work around your stored items.

How long does it take?

20–30 minutes from arrival.

Is this a sales pitch?

No. You get a written report. You decide.

Do you waive the fee?

Yes — if you book the recommended work.

Is old yellow insulation safe?

It’s safe, but often ineffective or damp.

Home Improvement Contractors Ltd
Also trading as: Heatons Handyman

Address : Heaton Moor, SK4 4NS

📍Serving Manchester | Reddish | Heaton Moor | Heaton Chapel | Edgley | Stockport | Denton | Hyde | Didsbury | Heaton Norris | Cheadle | Cheadle Hulme | Bramhall

Phone: 07441 356128

Monday–Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
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