Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Ashford, Kent
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd removes spray foam, fits loft insulation and boarding, and sorts damp in homes across Ashford, Kent, from Newtown and Willesborough to Kennington, Park Farm and Repton Park. We cover Ashford from our Sevenoaks office. The survey is free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Ashford
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Ashford homes
Ashford grew fast, and you can read its history in the lofts. The old town centre around St Mary's church is a conservation area with timber-framed and Georgian buildings. Newtown was built by the railway company in Victorian times for workers at the Ashford railway works, and the streets around it are full of tight brick terraces with shallow roof spaces and solid walls.
Then came the big expansion from the 1960s onwards. Stanhope, Beaver, Kennington and Willesborough filled with council and private estates, and later Singleton, Park Farm, Kingsnorth and Repton Park added thousands of newer homes. Those 1960s to 1980s lofts are usually simple trussed or cut roofs with 50mm to 100mm of tired quilt, which makes them ideal for a full top-up to 300mm of Knauf mineral wool with raised boarding over the top.
Out in the villages around Ashford you see the classic Wealden look: Kent peg tile roofs, tile-hung upper walls, weatherboarding and plenty of listed cottages. These roofs need to breathe. Spray foam glued to the back of old peg tiles traps moisture against battens and rafters and hides slipped tiles, and many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam. We cut it out by hand and leave the timbers clean and visible.
Ashford sits on heavy Weald clay where the Great Stour and East Stour meet, so low-lying streets near the rivers can be wet, and clay holds water against walls. Most damp we see in older Ashford homes comes from bridged damp courses, raised paths, blocked gutters or condensation, not true rising damp. We find the cause before recommending any treatment.
Most common jobs in Ashford
- Loft top-ups and raised boarding on 1960s to 1990s estates
- Spray foam removal under Kent peg tile roofs
- Damp in Victorian railway terraces in Newtown
- Careful work on listed village cottages around Ashford
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 Ashford
We cover TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26 and the villages around Ashford. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Ashford
Do you cover Ashford and the villages around it?
Yes. We cover Ashford from our Sevenoaks office, including Newtown, Willesborough, Kennington, Singleton, Park Farm, Kingsnorth and Repton Park, plus villages such as Charing, Wye and Hamstreet. The survey is free and we give you a written price before any work starts, so there are no surprises later on.
Is spray foam a problem under Kent peg tile roofs?
It can be. Peg tile roofs rely on air moving through the gaps between tiles to keep battens and rafters dry. Spray foam blocks that airflow, can trap moisture and hides slipped or broken tiles from view. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so removing it usually helps when you come to sell.
What loft insulation suits an Ashford estate home?
Most 1960s to 1990s homes in Kennington, Stanhope, Singleton or Park Farm have simple lofts with thin old quilt. We clear what is there if needed and lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm, with a 10-year guarantee. If you want storage, we fit raised boarding so the insulation is not squashed.
Why is my older Ashford house damp?
Ashford sits on heavy Weald clay that holds water, and older homes near the Stour can sit on wet ground. Most damp we find comes from bridged damp courses, raised paths and patios, leaking gutters or condensation. We trace the real cause first, then fix it, rather than selling chemical injection by default.
Can you work on listed cottages near Ashford?
Yes, with care. Many villages around Ashford have listed timber-framed and tile-hung cottages. We remove foam by hand without damaging old timbers and use breathable insulation that suits them. If your home is listed, check with Ashford Borough Council whether consent is needed before changes go ahead, as that is your responsibility.
How long does spray foam removal take?
Most Ashford lofts take one to three days, depending on size, access and how much foam there is. We protect your landings and carpets, strip the foam by hand, clean the timbers, then photograph everything. You get a Certificate of Removal and a 10-year guarantee once the job is signed off.
Free survey in Ashford, and a price in writing
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