Spray foam removal in Cambridge
Spray foam removed from Cambridge lofts by hand, the roof checked and photographed, and the loft insulated properly afterwards.
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Free quote · no obligation
- A proper look in the loft first
- A written, itemised quote
- The loft left clear and clean
How it works
Getting it sorted is simple
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Step 1
Tell us where the house is. About 30 seconds.
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Step 2
Let us have a look in the loft.
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Step 3
Say yes or no to the written price.
Then leave it with us
We do the hard part
- Cutting the foam out of the rafters and bagging every bit of it
- Sanding, cleaning and treating the timbers it was stuck to
- Arranging an electrician if solar panels need disconnecting
- Topping the loft insulation back up
- Leaving the loft clear so a surveyor can see the roof
Our work
Photos from our recent jobs
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A full re-roof with new timber soffits and fascias
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An old polycarbonate workshop roof, rebuilt with four opening skylights
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A full re-roof and a large chimney stack taken down
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Welded leadwork round a chimney, done the traditional way
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Spray foam out and a new roof on, with TLX Gold insulated membrane
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A natural Spanish slate roof with lead valleys and a Code 5 box gutter
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A returning customer: the side roof, matched in man-made slate
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A slate hip roof, finished
“The finished roof looks great, and is an excellent match to the original which is important in Letchworth.”
Before you ask
Questions people ask
Is it a legal requirement to remove spray foam?
No. But many mortgage lenders will not lend on a house with spray foam until it has been removed and the roof checked, so if you plan to sell or remortgage it usually needs to come out.
Is spray foam a bigger problem on an older house?
It can be. Older roofs were built to let moisture escape, and foam sprayed against the underside can stop that, leaving timber damp. Only removal and inspection can tell you for sure.
How long does spray foam removal take?
It depends on the size of the loft and the type of foam. Closed-cell is slower to remove than open-cell. We'll give you a realistic time at the quote.
Ready when you are
It takes about 30 seconds to ask, and you are not committing to anything.
More about spray foam removal in Cambridge
The question we hear most about spray foam is whether it really has to come out. If you are staying put and the roof is sound, nothing says it must. But if you plan to sell, remortgage or release equity, it is very likely to come up. Many lenders want it removed and the roof inspected before they will lend, and that catches a lot of people out at the worst moment.
Reasons to take it out anyway
- It hides the condition of the rafters, battens and slates from you and from any surveyor
- It can hold moisture against roof timbers, especially on older roofs built to breathe
- It makes later roof repairs slower, because battens and slates are stuck fast
- It is far easier to deal with on your timetable than on a buyer's
- A clear loft is easier to insulate properly, and to inspect whenever the roof needs work
Questions to ask any firm before they start
- Will the quote be written and itemised, including any other trades?
- How will the foam come off, and how will the slates, felt and wiring be protected?
- Will I get photos of the roof timbers once it is clear?
- Who disconnects the solar panels, if I have them?
- What happens to the waste?
- Is the work guaranteed in writing?
Our answers
Yes, the quote is written and itemised. The foam comes off by hand, with care. Yes, you get photos. We arrange an electrician to disconnect and reconnect solar panels. The waste is bagged and taken away. And yes, the work carries our written company guarantee. We have also been called in to finish jobs another firm left half done.
After the foam is gone
With the roof space clear we check the timbers and show you what we found. Insulation goes back at ceiling level, topped up to 300mm or more, so the loft stays ventilated and the house stays warm. If repairs are needed, they are quoted separately and only done with your go-ahead.
We cover Cambridge, CB1 to CB5, from our base in Bedford, about 30 miles along the A428. The drive usually takes under an hour, and if you have a completion date, tell us when you ring.
Spray foam removal nearby: Huntingdon · St Neots · Peterborough · Letchworth Garden City · Bedford · Kempston
Other work in Cambridge: Roof Replacement · Roof Repairs · Flat Roofs · Chimney Repairs · Moss Removal & Roof Cleaning
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