Damp proofing, spray foam removal and loft insulation in Brighton and Hove
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, from our Sevenoaks office for damp proofing, spray foam removal, loft insulation and loft boarding. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Brighton and Hove
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Brighton and Hove homes
Brighton and Hove has some of the best Regency architecture in England. Kemp Town, Brunswick Town and Regency Square are lined with stucco terraces and crescents, and much of the city sits inside conservation areas with a very large number of listed buildings. Behind the seafront, Hanover, Round Hill, Seven Dials and Preston Park are packed with Victorian terraces.
Brighton also has its own building quirks. Many older houses were built in bungaroosh, a mix of flint, brick, lime and rubble that soaks up water and crumbles if it stays wet. Others use cobbled flint or black mathematical tiles. All of them need breathable repairs. Cement render and modern plaster trap moisture in these walls and cause damp rather than curing it.
Further out, Patcham, Hollingbury, Moulsecoomb, Woodingdean, Portslade and the Hove suburbs are mostly interwar and post-war houses, bungalows and estates. Victorian terraces in the centre often have loft conversions with sloping ceilings, while 20th century homes usually have open lofts that are easy to top up to 300mm and board on raised legs.
The city faces the Channel on chalk with the South Downs behind, so seafront and hilltop homes take salt-laden wind and driving rain. Damp on exposed walls, failed render and condensation are common. Spray foam turns up in loft conversions and older roofs; we remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and give you paperwork for your surveyor.
Most common jobs in Brighton and Hove
- Damp in bungaroosh, flint and stucco walls
- Spray foam removal before a sale or remortgage
- Loft insulation top-ups in interwar and post-war 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 Brighton and Hove
We cover BN1, BN2, BN3 and BN41 and the villages around Brighton and Hove. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Brighton and Hove
Do you cover all of Brighton and Hove?
Yes. We cover Brighton and Hove across BN1, BN2, BN3 and BN41, including Kemp Town, Hanover, Preston Park, Patcham, Hove and Portslade, 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.
What is bungaroosh and why does it get damp?
Bungaroosh is a traditional Brighton walling mix of flint, brick, lime and rubble, often hidden behind render. It absorbs water readily and can crumble if it stays wet for long. Cement render and non-breathable paint trap moisture inside it. Lime-based, breathable repairs and fixing the source of water are the right approach.
Can you treat damp in a listed Regency house in Brighton?
Often, yes. Stucco fronts, parapet gutters and basements all bring damp risks, and we trace the cause before recommending anything. Listed homes may need listed building consent for some work, so check with Brighton and Hove City Council first. We use breathable materials and flag anything that may need consent.
Is spray foam a problem if I am selling my Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove. 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.
Why do seafront flats and houses in Brighton get damp?
Salt-laden wind and driving rain off the Channel wear away render, paint and pointing. Once cracks open, water gets into the wall, and salts left behind keep drawing in moisture. Basements and lower ground floors add rising and penetrating damp. We fix the outside first, then put the inside right.
Can you insulate a loft in a Victorian terrace in Hanover or Preston Park?
Usually, yes. Where the loft is open we lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm and can fit raised boarding for storage. Where it has been converted, we check what insulation is behind the sloping ceilings and in the eaves voids. You get a clear explanation and a written price before anything is agreed.
Free survey in Brighton and Hove, and a price in writing
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