Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Andover
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Andover and the Test Valley in Hampshire for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Andover
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Andover homes
Andover is an old market town on the River Anton, in the chalk country of the Test Valley. The centre around the High Street and the Guildhall keeps its Georgian and Victorian brick frontages, and the villages around it, from Upper Clatford to Weyhill, are full of brick and flint cottages, some still under thatch.
The town changed shape from the 1960s, when it took in families moving out of London and big estates went up on the edges. Later came Picket Twenty and Augusta Park, two of the larger new neighbourhoods in the area. So an Andover survey can mean anything from a 200-year-old cottage to a home built in the last few years.
Older brick and flint walls need to breathe. Damp in these homes often comes from cement render, cement pointing or modern paints that trap moisture, or from ground levels raised against the wall. Chalk country can also see high groundwater after long wet winters. We trace the source before recommending anything, and use breathable materials where the building calls for them.
In the 1960s and 1970s estates, loft insulation is often thin or squashed, and some homeowners were sold spray foam under the roof. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, as it hides the timbers and can trap moisture. We remove it by hand and lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm with raised boarding if you want storage.
Most common jobs in Andover
- Damp in brick and flint cottages
- Loft insulation in 1960s and 1970s estates
- Spray foam removal before a sale
- Raised boarding in new-build lofts
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 insulation in Southam: 30m² Loft Upgraded From 50mm to 300mm in One Day (Warwickshire)
- Loft boarding in Lancing: 16.5m² Loft Stripped, Insulated to 300mm and Boarded on Raised Legs (West Sussex)
- Spray foam removal in Beverley: 40m² of Open Cell Foam Cleared and Loft Reinsulated in One Day (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Where we work around Andover
We cover SP10 and SP11 and the villages around Andover. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Andover
Do you cover Andover and the Test Valley villages?
Yes. We cover Andover across SP10 and SP11, including Charlton, Picket Twenty, Augusta Park and the villages around the town such as the Clatfords and Weyhill. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and every quote comes as a written price before work starts.
Why do brick and flint cottages near Andover get damp?
Old solid walls were built to let moisture escape. Cement render, hard cement pointing and plastic paints can trap it instead, and raised paths or flower beds can bridge any damp course. We trace the real cause first and use breathable lime-friendly materials where the building needs them.
Can you insulate a thatched or listed cottage loft?
Often, yes, though thatched roofs need special care because the thatch itself is part of the insulation and must stay ventilated. Listed homes may also need consent, so check with Test Valley Borough Council first. We survey carefully and only recommend work that suits the roof and the building.
Is spray foam a problem in Andover homes?
It can be. Foam under the roof hides the timbers and can hold moisture against them. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it often shows up at a buyer's survey. We remove it by hand and provide a Certificate of Removal and photos, backed by a 10-year guarantee.
How much loft insulation should my Andover home have?
Current guidance is around 270mm. Many 1960s and 1970s Andover lofts have far less, and older top-ups are often squashed flat by storage. We lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm, keep the eaves clear for ventilation and can add raised boarding so you keep your storage space.
What happens at a free survey in Andover?
We check the loft, roof timbers, any spray foam and any damp walls, take photos and explain what we find in plain English. You then get a written price, with no obligation and no hard sell. If nothing needs doing, we will say so. Spray foam and loft surveys are free.
Free survey in Andover, and a price in writing
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