Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Cheltenham
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Cheltenham in Gloucestershire for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Cheltenham
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Cheltenham homes
Cheltenham is known for its Regency architecture. Montpellier, Pittville and Lansdown are lined with stucco terraces, villas and crescents built as the town grew into a fashionable spa in the early 19th century, and the town has a very large number of listed buildings. Much of central Cheltenham sits inside a conservation area.
Regency houses bring their own problems. Stucco over brick hides cracks that let water in, hidden gutters behind parapets block and overflow, and basements and lower ground floors are prone to damp. Many have shallow roofs and awkward loft spaces. We use breathable materials and trace damp to the source, whether that is a parapet gutter, render or a bridged damp course.
Away from the centre, Cheltenham is mostly Victorian and 20th century housing. Leckhampton, Charlton Kings and Prestbury mix Victorian villas with interwar semis, while Hesters Way, Springbank, Up Hatherley and Warden Hill are largely post-war and later estates. These are the homes where a loft insulation top-up and raised boarding usually make the biggest difference.
Spray foam is often sold as a quick fix for draughty roofs, but it covers the timbers and can trap moisture against them. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, which matters when you sell or remortgage. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and give you photos and paperwork for your surveyor. For insulation we lay breathable mineral wool to 270mm to 300mm.
Most common jobs in Cheltenham
- Damp in Regency basements and stucco walls
- Spray foam removal before a sale or remortgage
- Loft insulation top-ups in 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 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 Cheltenham
We cover GL50, GL51, GL52 and GL53 and the villages around Cheltenham. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Cheltenham
Do you cover all of Cheltenham?
Yes. We cover Cheltenham across GL50 to GL53, from Montpellier, Pittville and Lansdown out to Leckhampton, Charlton Kings, Prestbury, Up Hatherley and Hesters Way, plus Bishop's Cleeve and Gloucester. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work is agreed.
Why do Regency homes in Cheltenham get damp?
Stucco over brick can crack and let water in unseen, and hidden gutters behind parapets block and overflow into walls. Basements and lower ground floors sit below the surrounding ground, so they are prone to damp too. We trace the actual source first, then fix it with materials that let the walls breathe.
Can you insulate the loft of a listed Regency house in Cheltenham?
Often, yes. Loft insulation happens inside the roof and does not change how the house looks. Listed homes may still need listed building consent, so check with Cheltenham Borough Council's planning team first. We use breathable mineral wool that suits old timbers and brick, and flag anything we spot at the survey.
Is spray foam a problem in my Cheltenham home?
It can be. Foam stuck to the underside of a roof hides the timbers and can trap moisture against them. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it often comes up when people sell or remortgage. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and give you photos and paperwork for your surveyor.
How much loft insulation should a Cheltenham home have?
Current guidance is around 270mm of mineral wool. Many post-war and older lofts have far less, or insulation squashed flat by boxes and boards laid straight on top. We clear old material where needed, lay new insulation to 270mm to 300mm and fit raised boarding so you keep your storage space.
What happens at a free survey in Cheltenham?
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. If nothing needs doing, we will tell you that too. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free.
Free survey in Cheltenham, and a price in writing
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