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Oops, I seem to have caused a disagreement here - not purposefully.  Everyone's opinion/experience is welcomed as I am now at a loss what to do.

I am considering calling in an expert but how do you find an expert on insulation?   I don't really want to go to the expense of fitting vents in the roof without being absolutely sure this will cure the problem.

The loft hatch is properly sealed, the bathroom extractor is not at fault (hubby has checked it and the pipework running through the loft) so as far as we can tell, there is no warm moist air in the loft space, it's just colder than it used to be.

I also think, from the little research I have done on the net, that this is a common problem and something the insulation companies who are pushing cavity wall and loft insulation know all about - but don't obviously tell the potential customers as this would affect their business

Thanks for that cbreddie.

We already have air vents in the soffits (the soffits and fascias were replaced about 4 years ago and they were installed at the same time).  I assume the vents go through into the loft space but I'm not sure.  I think they do as the builder we used for the job is very good (always busy/in demand) and his work is of a high standard.

I have spoken to this same builder and asked him to come and give me a price for the job - either air bricks in the gable wall as you sugget or vented roof tiles of some description.  I will also be calling our local building inspector at the council tomorrow to see if they can give some advice.  I wouldn't have thought of that one...thanks.

I really feel like sending the bill to the **!!! insulation company.   Should have stood by my own conviction "nothing in life comes for free."    We live and learn