Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Barnstaple
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Barnstaple and the rest of North Devon for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. From Pilton and Newport to Sticklepath and Roundswell, surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Barnstaple
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Barnstaple homes
Barnstaple is North Devon's main town and one of the oldest boroughs in England. The centre around the Pannier Market, Butchers Row and Boutport Street is a conservation area full of Georgian and Victorian buildings, many rendered over older stone or brick, with slate roofs and tight, awkward roof voids. Pilton, on the north side of the River Yeo, has some of the oldest streets in town.
Newport, Sticklepath and the streets off Bear Street are lined with Victorian and Edwardian terraces. Behind the render you often find solid stone or brick walls with no cavity. These homes need to breathe. Spray foam stuck to the underside of slates or sarking hides leaks and holds moisture against rafters, and many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam when you come to sell or remortgage.
Further out, Forches, Whiddon Valley and Roundswell are mostly post-war and modern estates. Lofts here are simpler and a straight upgrade works well: old thin quilt out, Knauf mineral wool laid to 300mm, and raised boarding so storage does not squash the insulation. It is often the cheapest way to cut heating bills in a cavity-walled semi.
Barnstaple sits at the head of the Taw estuary and takes the full force of wet Atlantic weather blowing in off Bideford Bay. Low-lying streets near the river and the Yeo have a history of tidal flooding. Driving rain through tired render, blocked gutters and bridged damp courses are the usual causes of damp here, so we find the cause before we treat anything.
Most common jobs in Barnstaple
- Spray foam removal under slate roofs
- Damp in rendered solid-walled terraces
- Loft insulation top-ups in Forches and Roundswell
- Raised loft boarding for storage
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.
- Spray foam removal in Shrewsbury: 64m² of Open Cell Spray Foam Removed From Bitumen Felt in 2 Days (Shropshire)
- Loft insulation in Southam: 30m² Loft Upgraded From 50mm to 300mm in One Day (Warwickshire)
- Damp proofing in Doncaster: Damp Walls Stripped, Treated and Replastered in 4 Days (South Yorkshire)
Where we work around Barnstaple
We cover EX31 and EX32 and the villages around Barnstaple. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Barnstaple
Do you cover Barnstaple and North Devon?
Yes. We cover Barnstaple, including Pilton, Newport, Sticklepath, Forches, Whiddon Valley and Roundswell, plus surrounding North Devon towns such as Bideford, Braunton and South Molton. Surveys are free and we give you a written price before any work starts, so you know exactly what you are paying.
Why do older Barnstaple homes suffer from damp?
Barnstaple takes a lot of wet westerly weather off the coast. Many older homes have solid stone or brick walls under render. Cracked render, blocked gutters, failed pointing and raised ground levels let water in. We trace the real cause first and fix that, rather than selling chemical treatments you may not need.
Is spray foam a problem in Barnstaple's slate-roofed terraces?
It can be. Foam sprayed onto the underside of slates or sarking hides leaks and can hold moisture against the rafters where you cannot see it. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and give you a Certificate of Removal.
Can you work on homes in the Barnstaple conservation area?
Yes. Much of the town centre around the Pannier Market and Boutport Street is a conservation area with many listed buildings. We work carefully, use breathable insulation that suits older buildings, and avoid damaging original timbers. If your home is listed, check with North Devon Council whether consent is needed first.
How much loft insulation should a Barnstaple home have?
Current guidance is around 270mm. Many lofts in town still have 50mm to 100mm laid decades ago. We clear tired material, lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm and fit raised boarding if you want storage. Our insulation work comes with a 10-year guarantee, and the survey is free.
What guarantee comes with spray foam removal?
When we remove spray foam you get a Certificate of Removal and a 10-year guarantee, plus before and after photos. That paperwork helps when a buyer's surveyor or a lender asks what has been done in the loft, which matters if you plan to sell or remortgage your Barnstaple home.
Free survey in Barnstaple, and a price in writing
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