Spray Foam Removal in Kent, Surrey and Sussex
ALSO COVERING THE BERKSHIRE AND HAMPSHIRE AREAS
If your loft space uses a spray foam as a form of insulation, it could prove to be beneficial if you use the team at Southern Roof Doctor to remove it. We are spray foam removal specialists from Waterlooville and our company is one of the most experienced in Hampshire for this type of work. Over time, spray foam systems have been proven to cause issues which, if they are not resolved by a professional contractor, can compromise structural integrity.
Our company offers a spray foam removal service in the following areas:
Berkshire | Hampshire | Kent | Surrey | Sussex
There are two types of foam insulation typically used in UK properties:
Closed-Cell Spray Foam
Sets as a solid once sprayed and frequently used in roof spaces where the conditions are poor to lengthen the lifespan. The main issue with this type of insulation is that it places stress on the timber and restricts the movement of air, which leads to condensation and eventually causes the timber to rot.
Open-Cell Spray Foam
This is a soft spray foam insulation that only an approved installer can use to keep manufacturer warranties intact. The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) reported in April 2024 that open-cell foams applied directly to the roof’s tiles can increase condensation levels and eventually lead to timber decaying.
Southern Roof Doctor has seen a marked increase in demand for spray foam removal services in Berkshire, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Over time, it has become clear that many homeowners in these areas experience the same issues. Our role is to ease their concerns, evaluate conditions and, if it is required, to provide a quotation for having substandard insulation removed.
Common issues with spray foam insulation include:
- High end-user costs for a professional installation service
- The wrong foam type being used for installation
- Difficulty obtaining mortgages and equity release
- Fewer prospective buyers when a home is up for sale
- Challenging and expensive to remove after application
- Trapped moisture and condensation, leading to rotted timber
It is understandable that lenders, surveyors and other professionals have some concerns about spray foam insulation, especially when a poorly applied or incorrect foam has led to structural defects. Inspection protocols are now in place to help surveyors when undertaking surveys and mortgage valuations.
Anybody in the Home Counties with the correct paperwork, and who has no plans to sell or release equity, will most likely not need to take any action.
Those who do should consider us for spray foam removal services.
Spray Foam Removal Specialists
The recommended course of action is to only use the services of spray foam removal specialists and not to undertake the work yourself. Our team uses a choice of innovative techniques to remove spray foam insulation, disposes of materials responsibly, and replaces the removed material with a product that is more suitable. Southern Roof Doctor is a specialist in non-toxic insulation so it is always a practical idea to use us for what is a great eco-friendly choice.
Because we also cover Berkshire, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey and Sussex, we can assist with any remedial repair work to strengthen the roofing structure.
Spray foam removal is fast, efficient and affordable, and we will do our best to offer the customer a responsive solution that will allow them to obtain a mortgage if they are buying a home with substandard insulation, need to release equity from a property they already own, or if a survey has revealed damage to the structure of a roof due to insulation being unfit for purpose.
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