Specialist removal of spray foam insulation to enable mortgage lending.
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Spray foam insulation was once sold as a miracle cure for cold lofts. However, many mortgage lenders and equity release companies now refuse to lend on properties with spray foam in the roof.
This is because the foam seals the roof space completely, potentially trapping moisture against the roof timbers which can cause rot. It also covers the timbers, making it impossible for a specialist to inspect the structural condition of the roof. We provide a professional removal service to restore your roof to a mortgagable standard.
Manual removal is labour intensive but necessary
We manually scrape the foam from the rafters and felt using specialist tools. We are extremely careful not to damage the underlying roof membrane or tiles.
Once the foam is gone, we wire brush the timbers to remove residue and apply a wood preservative to protect against any rot or woodworm that may have started.
We issue a completion report and a timber condition report, which you can present to your lender or buyer to prove the roof is sound.
Make your home sellable again.
Spray Foam Removal
Record whether the foam is on the underside of the roof or another surface, whether it appears damaged or damp, and whether any areas can be viewed without disturbing it. Foam type, roof construction, ventilation and the condition of the timbers all affect an assessment. Do not cut or pull it away before understanding what it is attached to. A wider insulation review can help put the findings in context.
Explore thermal improvements →KDS Property Preservation provides professional damp proofing, waterproofing, timber treatment and property preservation services across East Anglia. We cover Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire and parts of London East.
