Spray foam removal FAQs

Most loft removals cost a few thousand pounds. Published guides put the average at about £40 per square metre of roof, so a typical 3-bed semi with around 65m² of roof works out at about £2,600. We fix your price after a free survey, so you know the cost before any work starts.

Removal deals with the issue most surveyors raise, which is that they can't see the roof timbers. Each lender decides case by case, but our completion report, with photos of the timbers and a waste transfer note, gives the lender's surveyor the evidence they ask for.

Yes. Open-cell foam is soft and usually comes away more easily. Closed-cell foam is rigid and bonded to the timbers, so it takes longer and costs more. We confirm which you have at the survey.

Most homes take two to five days. A small terrace loft can be quicker, and a large or awkward roof can take longer. We'll give you a timescale with your quote.

Usually not. We work in the loft and bag the foam up there, and protect the landing and stairs on the way out. We'll tell you if anything about your home means you'd be better off elsewhere for a day.

A completion report with before and after photos of the roof, notes on the condition of the timbers, details of any re-insulation, and a waste transfer note showing the foam went to a licensed site.

We cover Swindon and the surrounding towns and villages, including Highworth, Wroughton, Royal Wootton Bassett, Purton, Cricklade, Marlborough and Faringdon. If you're not sure, send us your postcode.

There's no general government grant. If your foam was fitted under the ECO or Great British Insulation Scheme, the original installer should put non-compliant work right. See our guide below.

In most lofts, yes. Occasionally closed-cell foam has bonded so firmly to the membrane or tiles that taking it off would damage the roof. If that's the case we'll tell you at the survey and explain the options, rather than starting a job we can't finish properly.

Careful removal shouldn't. The membrane is the part most at risk, especially where foam was sprayed straight onto it. We check its condition first and tell you if it's already damaged.

We sheet the route from the loft hatch to the door, bag everything in the loft and vacuum up before we leave.

Yes, because it takes longer. Your fixed price after the survey reflects the type of foam and how much of it there is.

Many people do. The risk is hidden damage you can't see, and problems when you eventually sell or remortgage. If you're unsure, an independent survey is a sensible first step.

Many homes are done in two or three days, depending on the roof size and access.

You don't have to, but without insulation your home will lose a lot of heat. We'll include re-insulation in your quote if you want it.

Yes. There's no charge and no obligation to book.

Usually under an hour.

Yes. If you need boarding over the insulation, tell us at the survey so it can be raised to keep the insulation at full depth.

No. The survey is free and there's no obligation.

Not unless we find something we couldn't see at the survey, such as hidden rot. If that happens we stop and talk to you before doing anything extra.

We can't promise any lender's decision, because each decides case by case. Our report is designed to give their surveyor what they normally ask for: clear photos of the timbers and a record of the work and disposal.

Tell us the date when you call, and we'll tell you honestly whether we can meet it.

No law says you must. Most people remove it because a lender, buyer or insurer needs them to. If nobody has asked, get an independent opinion before deciding.