Services
Spray Foam Insulation Removal
Spray foam applied to the underside of a roof can make a house harder to sell or remortgage and can hide problems with the roof timbers. Specialist removal lets the roof be inspected and insulated in a different way.
- Foam removed from rafters
- Roof timbers exposed for inspection
- Re-insulation quoted
- No obligation
About this service
Spray foam removal means cutting and scraping the foam off the rafters and roof covering, clearing it from the loft and leaving the timbers visible so their condition can be checked.
What’s included
- Foam removed from rafters and the underside of the roof
- Waste bagged and taken away
- Timbers exposed for inspection
- Advice on re-insulating the loft
- Protection of the home during the work
- A written quotation before work starts
We price the job after looking at your loft. You get a written quotation before any work is agreed.
Why people have spray foam removed
Some homeowners had spray foam applied to the underside of their roof to insulate it. When they later come to sell or remortgage, they can find that some lenders and surveyors are cautious about it, because the foam covers the roof timbers and stops them from being inspected. There can also be concerns about moisture being trapped against the timbers, depending on the type of foam and how it was applied.
What removal involves
The foam is cut and scraped away from the rafters and the underside of the roof covering. It is slow, careful work, as the aim is to clear the foam without damaging the roof. Once it is off, the timbers can be inspected and any repairs identified.
After removal
With the foam gone, the loft still needs insulating. Usually that means insulation laid at ceiling level between and over the joists, with the roof space ventilated as normal. We include this in our quote.
If you are removing spray foam because of a sale or a mortgage application, it is worth asking your surveyor or lender what paperwork they will need afterwards, so we can provide it.
The process
How it works
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Tell us about your home
Send your postcode and a few details about the property and what you have noticed in the loft. It takes a couple of minutes and costs nothing.
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We get in touch
We call or email to talk through what you need and arrange a time to look at the loft.
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We survey and quote
We check the loft, in person where it needs it, and send you a written quotation that sets out the work and the price.
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You decide
There is no obligation. If you go ahead, we agree a date with you and carry out the work.
Spray Foam Removal: your questions answered
Will removing spray foam help me sell or remortgage?
Can all spray foam be removed?
Does the loft need re-insulating afterwards?
Is the quote free?
Ready for a free loft insulation quote?
Tell us about your home and we’ll give you a written quotation before any work begins.