Spray foam removal in Caton done properly, first time

Damp patches on upstairs ceilings

Foam sprayed over a cold rafter stops the roof void breathing, and moisture condenses on the timber instead of escaping. The damp then works through into the plaster below. If you are seeing brown patches or a musty smell in an upstairs room, the foam is the likely cause and it needs investigating before the timber rots.

A surveyor has flagged the foam

This is the most common trigger in Caton. Surveyors flag spray foam because it hides the timber underneath, and lenders will not accept a roof void they cannot inspect. Once it is on the report, removal is usually the only way forward. We can survey and quote within 48 hours.

Mortgage offer withdrawn or refused

Mortgage refusal due to spray foam is happening more often, and it is not something you can argue your way out of. The lender wants the foam gone and evidence that the timbers are sound. We strip the foam, photograph the rafters and give you a written summary to pass to your broker.

Foam is crumbling or falling away

Older polyurethane foam goes brittle after fifteen or twenty years and starts to drop off the rafters in chunks. Once it is failing, it is no longer insulating and it is making a mess of anything stored in the loft. Removal is straightforward at this stage, before it bonds harder to the timber.

Cold rooms and rising heating bills

Foam that has separated from the roof surface leaves gaps where warm air escapes. You notice it as rooms that never quite warm up and a heating bill that keeps climbing. A moisture meter check and a proper assessment will tell you whether the foam is still doing anything useful.