Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Bognor Regis
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Bognor Regis, West Sussex, for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing, working from our Sevenoaks office. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work begins.
Bognor Regis
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Bognor Regis homes
Bognor grew as a Georgian seaside resort and gained the Regis after King George V convalesced nearby in 1929. The town centre and the streets back from the seafront have Victorian and Edwardian terraces and villas, many rendered or painted, with slate or clay tile roofs that have been patched over the years.
Most homes, though, are 20th century. Aldwick, Felpham, Middleton-on-Sea, Pagham and North Bersted are full of interwar and post-war bungalows, chalet bungalows and semis, with newer estates around the edges. Bungalow lofts are often wide open spaces with old insulation laid decades ago, ideal for a full top-up to 300mm.
The coastal plain around Bognor is flat and low, close to sea level in places, with Pagham Harbour to the west. Low floors, high ground levels and older solid walls all make rising damp more likely. On the seafront, salty wind and driving rain break down render and pointing, which lets water into walls and shows up as damp patches inside.
Spray foam is common in coastal bungalows, often sold as a fix for draughts or a tired roof. It hides the timbers and can trap moisture against them. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and give you a Certificate of Removal for your surveyor. Then we reinsulate with Knauf mineral wool, and add raised boarding if you want storage.
Most common jobs in Bognor Regis
- Spray foam removal in coastal bungalows
- Loft insulation top-ups to 300mm
- Rising damp in low-lying homes
- 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.
- 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)
- Damp proofing in Doncaster: Damp Walls Stripped, Treated and Replastered in 4 Days (South Yorkshire)
Where we work around Bognor Regis
We cover PO21 and PO22 and the villages around Bognor Regis. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Bognor Regis
Do you cover all of Bognor Regis?
Yes. We cover Bognor Regis across PO21 and PO22, including Aldwick, Felpham, Middleton-on-Sea, Pagham and North Bersted, from our Sevenoaks office. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work is agreed, with no pressure and no obligation to go ahead.
Why is rising damp common in Bognor Regis?
Much of Bognor sits on a flat coastal plain close to sea level, so ground moisture can be high. Older homes with solid walls, failed damp courses or paths and soil built up against the walls are most at risk. We find the real cause first, because not every damp patch is rising damp.
Is spray foam a problem if I am selling my Bognor Regis home?
It can be. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it often comes up when a buyer's survey is done in Bognor Regis. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and give you a Certificate of Removal, before and after photos and a 10-year guarantee to pass to your buyer's surveyor.
How much loft insulation should a Bognor bungalow have?
Current guidance is around 270mm of mineral wool, and we lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm. Many bungalows in Aldwick, Felpham and Pagham still have far less, or insulation flattened by stored boxes. A bungalow loft is usually quick to do, and it is often the biggest heat loss in the house.
Does salt air damage homes on the Bognor seafront?
Over time, yes. Salt-laden wind wears away render, pointing and paint on sea-facing walls. Once cracks open, driving rain gets in, and salts left behind keep pulling moisture into the plaster. We look at the outside of the wall first, then put right the inside, so the damp does not come back.
What happens at a free survey in Bognor Regis?
We check 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 pressure and no obligation. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and if nothing needs doing we will say so.
Free survey in Bognor Regis, and a price in writing
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