Loft insulation, spray foam removal and damp proofing in Christchurch
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Christchurch in Dorset, including Highcliffe, Mudeford and Burton, for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Loft and spray foam surveys are free, with a written price before any work starts.
Christchurch
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Christchurch homes
Christchurch is far older than its neighbours. The Priory and the castle ruins sit at the heart of a medieval town, and the streets around them hold listed buildings and a conservation area. Older homes here mix brick, stone and lime render, and they need materials that let walls breathe. Sealing them up with the wrong product is a common cause of damp.
The town sits where the Avon and the Stour meet and run into Christchurch Harbour. Low ground near the rivers, the Quay and parts of Purewell and Mudeford is prone to flooding, and a high water table keeps ground floors damp in wet winters. Before we talk about damp proofing we check ground levels, drainage and whether the damp course has been bridged.
Out from the old town, Christchurch is mostly 20th century. Highcliffe, Walkford, Burton and Somerford have large numbers of bungalows and chalet bungalows, and the town has one of the older populations in the region, so many homes have been lived in for decades. A bungalow has a big loft for its size, which makes insulation one of the best value jobs you can do.
Chalet bungalows are different. The bedrooms sit inside the roof, so the insulation has to go in the sloping ceilings and the small voids behind the knee walls. Some have had spray foam added to the rafters. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so we remove it by hand and insulate properly with Knauf mineral wool, laid to 300mm in the flat loft areas.
Most common jobs in Christchurch
- Insulation for bungalows and chalet bungalows
- Damp on low ground near the rivers and harbour
- Spray foam removal from room-in-roof slopes
- Breathable repairs on older town centre 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)
- Loft boarding in Lancing: 16.5m² Loft Stripped, Insulated to 300mm and Boarded on Raised Legs (West Sussex)
Where we work around Christchurch
We cover BH23 and the villages around Christchurch. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Christchurch
Do you cover Highcliffe and Mudeford as well as Christchurch?
Yes. We cover the whole BH23 area, including the old town, Highcliffe, Mudeford, Walkford, Burton, Somerford and Purewell, as well as Bournemouth next door. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before you decide anything.
Is loft insulation worth it in a Christchurch bungalow?
Usually, yes. A bungalow has a large loft compared with its floor area, so a lot of heat escapes through the ceiling. Topping up to 300mm of Knauf mineral wool often makes a noticeable difference. We clear out old, squashed material if needed and can fit raised boarding for storage.
How do you insulate a chalet bungalow?
The rooms upstairs sit inside the roof, so we insulate the small loft above, the sloping ceilings where we can reach, and the voids behind the knee walls. If spray foam has been added to the rafters, we remove it by hand first so the timbers can be seen and checked.
Why is my ground floor damp near the river in Christchurch?
Low ground near the Avon, the Stour and the harbour holds water, and high ground levels or a bridged damp course let it into the walls. We check drainage, ground levels and the damp course first. Where treatment is needed, our damp proofing has a 25-year insurance-backed guarantee.
Can you work on older or listed homes in Christchurch?
Often, yes. Loft insulation goes inside the roof and does not change how the house looks, but listed homes may need consent, so check with the council first. We use breathable mineral wool that suits old brick, stone and lime, and flag anything we notice at the survey.
What do I get after spray foam is removed?
You get before and after photos, a Certificate of Removal and a 10-year guarantee. The foam comes out by hand, the timbers are cleaned back so a surveyor can inspect them, and we insulate the loft properly. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so this paperwork matters.
Free survey in Christchurch, and a price in writing
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