Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Aldershot
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Aldershot in Hampshire for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Book a free survey and you get a written price before any work starts.
Aldershot
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Aldershot homes
Aldershot grew fast after the Army arrived in the 1850s, and the town still carries the name Home of the British Army. That history shows in the housing. Streets of Victorian and Edwardian brick terraces fill the centre and North Town, built quickly for soldiers' families, tradesmen and the shops that served the camp.
Those terraces are typically solid brick with slate or clay tile roofs and suspended timber floors. Lofts are small and often shared in feel, with low pitches and party walls running through. The common problems we look for are thin or patchy loft insulation, damp at the base of solid walls where a damp course has failed or been bridged by raised paths, and condensation in rear bathrooms.
Further out, Aldershot is a mix of interwar semis, post-war estates and newer homes. Wellesley, built on former Army land north of the centre, is one of the biggest new neighbourhoods in Hampshire. Newer homes usually have decent insulation from day one, so here the work is more often raised loft boarding that does not squash it flat.
Spray foam turns up in all ages of home, usually sold as a quick fix for a draughty roof. It hides the rafters and can hold moisture against them, and many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam. With so many homes near the garrison changing hands, it often surfaces at the mortgage survey. We take it out by hand and leave the timbers clean for inspection.
Most common jobs in Aldershot
- Loft insulation top-ups in Victorian terraces
- Spray foam removal before a sale
- Damp in solid brick walls
- Raised loft boarding in newer homes
Recent EcoTrust jobs you can read in full
Real jobs, written up with photos. Each one is labelled with the town it was done in.
- Loft boarding in Lancing: 16.5m² Loft Stripped, Insulated to 300mm and Boarded on Raised Legs (West Sussex)
- Spray foam removal in Birmingham: 40m² of Closed Cell Foam Removed and Loft Reinsulated in 2 Days (West Midlands)
- Loft insulation in Southam: 30m² Loft Upgraded From 50mm to 300mm in One Day (Warwickshire)
Where we work around Aldershot
We cover GU11 and GU12 and the villages around Aldershot. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Aldershot
Do you cover all of Aldershot?
Yes. We cover Aldershot across GU11 and GU12, from the town centre and North Town to Wellesley, Ash Vale and the edge of Farnborough. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work is agreed, with no pressure to go ahead.
Why do Victorian terraces in Aldershot get damp?
Many were built quickly in solid brick with simple damp courses. Over time those fail, or get bridged by raised paths, patios and render taken down to the ground. Damp then climbs the wall or soaks in sideways. We find the actual cause first and only recommend treatment the wall genuinely needs.
Is spray foam a problem when selling a house in Aldershot?
It can be. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam because it hides the roof timbers and can trap moisture. Aldershot has plenty of homes changing hands, so it often comes up at the buyer's survey. We remove it by hand and give you a Certificate of Removal and photos.
Can you board a loft in a new Wellesley home?
Usually, yes. Newer homes tend to have good insulation already, so laying boards straight on top would squash it. We fit raised loft boarding on legs above the insulation, which keeps it working and gives you safe storage. We check the trusses first, as some modern roofs leave limited space.
How much loft insulation does an Aldershot home need?
Current guidance is around 270mm. Many older Aldershot lofts have far less, or insulation that has been squashed by years of storage. We clear old material where needed and lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm, keeping eaves vents clear so the loft can still breathe. Insulation comes with a 10-year guarantee.
What happens at a free survey in Aldershot?
We look at the loft, the roof timbers, any spray foam and any damp walls, take photos and explain what we find in plain English. Then you get a written price, with no obligation. If nothing needs doing, we will say so. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free.
Free survey in Aldershot, and a price in writing
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