Spray Foam Removal

Is problematic spray foam insulation preventing you from selling your home, remortgaging, or causing hidden structural damage to your property?

Many UK homeowners are discovering that what was once marketed as a revolutionary insulation solution can lead to significant issues, including trapped moisture, timber decay, and difficulty obtaining mortgages or home insurance. Our team of specialists can provide efficient removal of all types of spray foam insulation, restoring your property’s integrity and value.

Why Professional Spray Foam Removal Is Essential

The presence of spray foam insulation, particularly closed-cell foam, can make it nearly impossible for surveyors to inspect the condition of your roof structure, leading many mortgage lenders to reject loan applications. Common problems that necessitate professional removal include:

• Mortgage and Sale Difficulties: The primary reason for removal is often to make a property mortgageable again, as many major UK lenders have strict policies against lending on properties with existing spray foam.
• Structural Damage: Incorrectly installed foam can act as a vapour barrier, trapping moisture against roof timbers and causing unseen dampness, condensation, mould, and eventually, expensive structural rot and decay.
• Surveyor Concerns: Spray foam conceals the roof structure, preventing chartered surveyors from assessing the condition of the laths, rafters, and tiles during a valuation.
• Health and Safety Risks: DIY removal is strongly discouraged, as some types of foam require specialist handling and disposal procedures due to potential toxicity during the removal process.

Our Certified Removal Process

Attempting to remove spray foam yourself can cause further damage to tiles, electrics, and the underlying structure, and will not provide the necessary documentation for lenders. Our expert team follows a meticulous, multi-step process to ensure thorough removal and compliance with industry standards:

1. Comprehensive Assessment: We conduct a detailed survey to identify the type of foam (open-cell or closed-cell), its extent, and any pre-existing damage to the roof structure.
2. Safe Extraction: Using manual removal only to be fully compliant with RICS guidelines we carefully extract all traces of the insulation without causing damage to the underlying materials.
3. Timber Inspection & Repairs: Once the area is clear, we perform a full inspection of the exposed roof timbers. We can then carry out any necessary remedial work and repairs to ensure the structural soundness of your roof.
4. Responsible Disposal: All removed materials are safely contained and disposed of in accordance with environmental and safety regulations.
5. Official Certification: Upon completion, we provide all essential documentation, including a post-removal inspection report and a certificate of removal. A valid certificate, issued by a RICS qualified surveyor, is vital for     demonstrating compliance to mortgage lenders and insurers, restoring your property's marketability.

Restore Your Home’s Value Today

Don't let problematic insulation devalue your biggest asset or jeopardise a property sale. Our experienced and insured team provides a professional, end-to-end solution.

Contact us today for a no-obligation survey and consultation to discuss your specific spray foam removal needs.

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