Damp proofing, loft insulation and spray foam removal in Chichester
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Chichester, West Sussex, and the villages around it for damp proofing, loft insulation, loft boarding and spray foam removal, from our Sevenoaks office. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Chichester
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Chichester homes
Chichester is a Roman city with its walls still largely standing and a cathedral at its heart. Inside the walls, the Pallants and the streets off North, South, East and West Street are lined with Georgian brick townhouses and older timber-framed buildings behind later fronts. The city centre is a conservation area and many buildings are listed.
Old buildings like these need breathable repairs. Solid brick and flint walls were built to let moisture in and out, so cement render, gypsum plaster and modern paints can trap it and cause damp. We trace damp to the source, whether that is a leaking gutter, a bridged damp course or high ground outside, and repair with materials that suit the wall.
Outside the walls, Summersdale, Parklands, Whyke and East Broyle are mostly 20th century semis, bungalows and estates, with newer homes on the edges of the city. Villages towards Selsey, the Witterings and Bosham have flint cottages alongside post-war bungalows. These are the homes where a loft top-up to 300mm and raised boarding make the biggest difference.
The land south of the city is flat and low towards Chichester Harbour, and the River Lavant is known for flooding after wet winters. That can mean high ground moisture and damp at low level. Spray foam brings its own problem: it hides roof timbers and can trap moisture, so we remove it by hand and reinsulate with Knauf mineral wool.
Most common jobs in Chichester
- Damp in Georgian brick and flint walls
- Loft insulation top-ups in Summersdale and Parklands
- Spray foam removal before a sale
- 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 Chichester
We cover PO18, PO19 and PO20 and the villages around Chichester. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Chichester
Do you cover all of Chichester?
Yes. We cover Chichester across PO18, PO19 and PO20, including Summersdale, Parklands, Whyke, Selsey, the Witterings and Bosham, 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.
Can you treat damp in a listed building in Chichester?
Often, yes, but listed homes need care. Any work that affects the character of the building may need listed building consent, so check with Chichester District Council first. We use breathable materials that suit old brick and flint, trace damp to its real cause and flag anything at the survey that may need consent.
Why do flint cottages near Chichester get damp?
Flint walls are thick, built with lime mortar and usually have no damp course. They work by letting moisture evaporate. Cement pointing, cement render or modern plaster can trap that moisture inside the wall, and high ground outside makes it worse. Repairing with lime and lowering ground levels often fixes it.
Does flooding near the Lavant affect damp in my home?
It can. The River Lavant flows after wet winters and has flooded parts of Chichester before. High groundwater and saturated ground push moisture into low walls and floors. After any flood, walls can take months to dry. We check moisture levels properly before recommending any treatment, so you only pay for what is needed.
Is spray foam a problem if I am selling my Chichester 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 Chichester. 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.
Can I have loft boarding and full insulation together?
Yes. We lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm, then fit boarding on raised legs so it sits above the insulation and does not crush it. We did exactly this on a 16.5m² loft in Lancing, West Sussex. Insulation carries a 10-year guarantee and you get a written price before we start.
Free survey in Chichester, and a price in writing
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