Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Basingstoke
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Basingstoke in Hampshire for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. We offer a free survey and a written price before any work is booked.
Basingstoke
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Basingstoke homes
Basingstoke was a small market town until the 1960s, when it was chosen to take thousands of families from London. In a few decades it grew into one of the largest towns in Hampshire. The old core around Church Street, Winton Square and the Market Place survives, with Victorian streets in Fairfields close by, but most Basingstoke homes date from after 1960.
That makes Basingstoke a town of estates built in waves. South Ham, Oakridge, Winklebury and Popley came first, then Brighton Hill, Buckskin and Kempshott, and later Chineham, Hatch Warren and Beggarwood. Most have trussed rafter roofs with low pitches and tight lofts, where insulation is easily disturbed and boards laid on top can squash it.
In the older estates we often find loft insulation laid in the 1970s or 1980s that is now thin and patchy, with gaps around hatches and pipes. Topping up to modern depths makes a real difference here. In tight truss roofs we take care to keep the eaves ventilation clear, as blocked eaves lead to condensation on the underside of the roof.
Spray foam is common in homes of this age too. It was sold as a way to stop draughts and add insulation without clearing the loft, but it covers the trusses and can hold moisture against them. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers and fit Knauf mineral wool to 300mm.
Most common jobs in Basingstoke
- Loft insulation top-ups in 1960s to 1980s estates
- Spray foam removal in truss roofs
- Raised loft boarding
- Condensation and damp checks
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 Chesterfield: 32m² Loft Stripped and Relaid With 300mm Knauf Mineral Wool in One Day (Derbyshire)
- Spray foam removal in Birmingham: 40m² of Closed Cell Foam Removed and Loft Reinsulated in 2 Days (West Midlands)
- Loft boarding in Lancing: 16.5m² Loft Stripped, Insulated to 300mm and Boarded on Raised Legs (West Sussex)
Where we work around Basingstoke
We cover RG21, RG22, RG23 and RG24 and the villages around Basingstoke. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Basingstoke
Do you cover all of Basingstoke?
Yes. We cover Basingstoke across RG21 to RG24, from the town centre and Fairfields to Brighton Hill, Popley, Oakridge, Kempshott, Chineham, Hatch Warren and Beggarwood. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work is agreed.
My Basingstoke home is on a 1970s estate. What does the loft usually need?
Most need a top-up. Insulation laid when these homes were new is often thin, patchy or compressed by storage. Current guidance is around 270mm. We lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm, seal gaps around the hatch and keep the eaves vents clear so the roof can breathe.
Can you board a truss roof loft in Basingstoke?
Usually, but truss roofs have limited space and the timbers must not be cut. We fit raised loft boarding on legs between and above the trusses, so the insulation stays at full depth underneath. We check the layout at the survey and tell you honestly how much storage you can gain.
Why is spray foam an issue in Basingstoke homes?
Foam sprayed onto the underside of a truss roof hides the timbers and can trap moisture, so nobody can see their condition. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam. We remove it by hand and give you a Certificate of Removal, photos and a 10-year guarantee.
Why do I get condensation in my Basingstoke loft?
Usually because warm, damp air from the house gets into a cold loft that cannot vent it. Blocked eaves, gaps around the hatch and bathroom fans venting into the loft are common causes. We check ventilation at every survey and keep airflow clear when we insulate.
What does a free survey in Basingstoke include?
We inspect the loft, roof timbers, any spray foam and any damp or condensation, take photos and explain what we find in plain English. You then get a written price with no obligation. If nothing needs doing, we will tell you. Spray foam and loft surveys are free.
Free survey in Basingstoke, and a price in writing
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