Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Bristol
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd removes spray foam, fits loft insulation and boarding, and fixes damp in homes across Bristol, from Clifton and Redland to Bedminster, Easton and Southmead. We cover the whole city and the edges of South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Bristol
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Bristol homes
Bristol has a huge stock of Victorian and Edwardian terraces. Bedminster, Southville, Totterdown, Easton, St George, Bishopston and Horfield are packed with them, many built in the local grey-purple Pennant sandstone or brick with Bath stone details. These homes have solid walls, shallow lofts and slate or clay tile roofs, which is exactly where spray foam was sold hard as a quick fix for draughts and slipped tiles.
Clifton, Hotwells, Cotham and Redland are a different story. Georgian and early Victorian houses, a lot of them listed and inside conservation areas, with tall rooms, cellars and complex roofs. Here we take extra care with breathable materials. Foam or plastic sheeting pushed against old timbers and lime-pointed stone can trap moisture and hide rot, so we strip it out by hand and leave the structure able to dry.
Further out you find interwar and postwar council-built estates in Knowle West, Southmead, Hartcliffe, Lawrence Weston and Brislington, plus later private semis in places like Stoke Gifford and Bradley Stoke. Their lofts are simpler, which makes them ideal for a straight upgrade: old thin quilt out, mineral wool laid to 270mm to 300mm, and raised boarding so you keep the storage without squashing the insulation.
Bristol gets plenty of westerly rain off the Severn Estuary and the city is hilly, so damp in older terraces is common. In these homes the cause is usually blocked gutters, bridged damp courses, raised garden levels, failed pointing or condensation from poor ventilation, not rising damp. We fix the cause first, inside and out, then put things right.
Most common jobs in Bristol
- Spray foam removal in Victorian Pennant stone terraces
- Loft insulation top-ups and raised boarding in postwar semis
- Damp and condensation in solid-walled terraces and cellars
- Careful, breathable work in Clifton and Redland period 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)
- Loft boarding in Lancing: 16.5m² Loft Stripped, Insulated to 300mm and Boarded on Raised Legs (West Sussex)
- Spray foam removal in Shrewsbury: 64m² of Open Cell Spray Foam Removed From Bitumen Felt in 2 Days (Shropshire)
Where we work around Bristol
We cover BS1, BS2, BS3, BS4, BS5, BS6, BS7, BS8, BS9, BS10, BS11, BS13, BS14, BS15 and BS16 and the villages around Bristol. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Bristol
Do you cover all of Bristol?
Yes. We cover the whole city, from Clifton, Redland and Bishopston to Bedminster, Knowle, Fishponds, Southmead and Brislington, plus nearby towns like Keynsham, Portishead and Kingswood. Surveys are free and we give you a written price before any work starts, so you know exactly what you are paying.
Is spray foam a problem in Bristol's Victorian terraces?
It can be. Many Bristol terraces have solid stone or brick walls and old roofs that need to breathe. Foam stuck to the underside of slates or tiles can hide leaks and trap moisture against rafters, and you cannot see what is happening. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam for that reason.
Can I sell a house in Bristol with spray foam in the loft?
You can, but many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it often slows a sale or knocks the price. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and give you before and after photos plus paperwork your buyer's surveyor can check. Get it booked before you list.
Can you work on listed homes in Clifton or Cotham?
Yes, with care. Much of Clifton and Cotham sits in conservation areas and many houses are listed. We remove foam by hand, avoid damaging original timbers, and use breathable insulation that suits old buildings. If your home is listed, check with Bristol City Council whether consent is needed before changes go ahead.
Why is my Bristol terrace damp?
In most older Bristol terraces the cause is outside: blocked gutters, cracked render, failed pointing, a garden or path built up above the damp course, or poor ventilation causing condensation. We trace the real cause first and fix that, rather than selling you chemical injection you may not need.
How much loft insulation should I have?
Current guidance is around 270mm of mineral wool. Many older lofts still have 50mm to 100mm from decades ago. We clear the old material, lay new insulation to 270mm to 300mm, and fit raised boarding if you want storage, so the insulation is not squashed and keeps working properly.
Free survey in Bristol, and a price in writing
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