Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Bridgwater
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Bridgwater in Somerset for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. We work across the town, from Castle Street and Hamp to Wembdon and Sydenham, with a free survey and a written price before anything starts.
Bridgwater
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Bridgwater homes
Bridgwater was built on brick and clay. For generations the town made bricks and roof tiles from the clay along the River Parrett, and you can still see it in street after street of red brick terraces with clay tile roofs. Castle Street in the centre is a fine run of early Georgian houses, and much of the old town is a conservation area with many listed buildings.
The Victorian and Edwardian terraces of Eastover, West Street and the streets around the docks have solid brick walls and modest roof spaces. Clay tiles need air moving under them. When spray foam is sprayed onto the tiles and battens, it can trap moisture and hide problems with the roof. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it often comes up when people sell.
Hamp, Sydenham and Bower have large areas of post-war housing, and the edges of town around Wembdon, Durleigh and Northgate have grown a lot with newer estates. Lofts in these homes are usually easy to upgrade. We take out old thin insulation, lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm and fit raised boarding where you want storage.
Bridgwater sits on the edge of the Somerset Levels and the Parrett is tidal through the middle of town, so the water table is high and some low-lying streets carry flood risk. Damp in older homes is common. The usual causes are bridged damp courses, raised paths and patios, leaking gutters and condensation. We fix the cause first, then the damage.
Most common jobs in Bridgwater
- Spray foam removal under clay tile roofs
- Damp in brick terraces near the Parrett
- Loft insulation in Hamp and Sydenham
- Raised loft boarding in newer Wembdon homes
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)
- Spray foam removal in Shrewsbury: 64m² of Open Cell Spray Foam Removed From Bitumen Felt in 2 Days (Shropshire)
- Damp proofing in Doncaster: Damp Walls Stripped, Treated and Replastered in 4 Days (South Yorkshire)
Where we work around Bridgwater
We cover TA5, TA6 and TA7 and the villages around Bridgwater. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Bridgwater
Do you cover Bridgwater and nearby villages?
Yes. We cover all of Bridgwater, including Hamp, Sydenham, Bower, Wembdon, Durleigh and Northgate, plus nearby places like North Petherton, Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea. The survey is free and you get a written price before any work starts, with no pressure to go ahead on the day.
Why is damp so common in Bridgwater homes?
Bridgwater sits on the edge of the Somerset Levels with a tidal river through the town, so the ground is often wet. Older brick terraces suffer when damp courses are bridged by raised paths or patios, gutters leak or ventilation is poor. We find the real cause and fix it, not just the stain.
Is spray foam bad for Bridgwater clay tile roofs?
It can cause problems. Clay tiles and timber battens rely on air moving under them to stay dry. Foam sprayed onto them can trap moisture, hide slipped or cracked tiles and make repairs harder. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so we remove it by hand and clean the timbers.
Can you work on listed houses around Castle Street?
Yes, with care. Much of central Bridgwater is a conservation area and many buildings are listed. We use breathable materials, protect original timbers and keep disruption low. If your home is listed, check with Somerset Council whether consent is needed before any changes go ahead.
What loft insulation do you fit?
We fit Knauf mineral wool to 300mm, which is above the current guidance of around 270mm. If you want storage, we add raised boarding so the insulation is not squashed. Insulation work comes with a 10-year guarantee, and we give you a written price after a free survey.
What guarantee do you give on damp proofing?
Damp proofing work comes with a 25-year insurance-backed guarantee. Before we quote, we inspect the property to find what is actually causing the damp. Sometimes the answer is simple outside work like clearing a bridged damp course or fixing gutters, and we will tell you if so.
Free survey in Bridgwater, and a price in writing
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