Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Gloucestershire
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Gloucestershire, including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud and Tewkesbury, for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work starts.
Gloucestershire
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Gloucestershire homes
Gloucestershire has three distinct building traditions. The Cotswolds are built of honey coloured limestone, often with stone slate roofs, and many villages and towns are conservation areas full of listed buildings. Cheltenham is famous for its Regency stucco terraces and villas. Gloucester mixes a medieval core and cathedral with Victorian brick terraces around the docks and big post-war estates such as Matson, Tuffley and Abbeydale.
Stroud sits where five valleys meet, with stone mills and weavers' cottages stacked up steep hillsides. Houses cut into a slope often have damp in the back wall, where the ground is higher than the floor inside. Tewkesbury is a historic market town of timber framed and brick buildings around its abbey, surrounded by newer estates. Across the county, the post-war and modern homes are where loft insulation top ups and raised boarding make the biggest difference.
Water is the big issue here. Tewkesbury sits where the Severn and the Avon meet and was badly hit by the 2007 floods, and the Severn flood plain runs down past Gloucester. Low ground means high water tables and walls that take longer to dry. Cotswold stone and old lime mortar need to breathe, so cement render and hard pointing cause problems. We trace the source of damp before fixing anything, and damp proofing carries a 25 year insurance backed guarantee.
Spray foam has been sold across the county as an easy fix for draughty roofs, including under stone slate, but it 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 issue a Certificate of Removal with a 10 year guarantee. For lofts we lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm.
Most common jobs in Gloucestershire
- Spray foam removal before a sale or remortgage
- Damp in Cotswold stone and Regency stucco
- Damp on low ground near the Severn
- Loft insulation and raised boarding
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.
- Spray foam removal in Shrewsbury: 64m² of Open Cell Spray Foam Removed From Bitumen Felt in 2 Days (Shropshire)
- Loft insulation in Southam: 30m² Loft Upgraded From 50mm to 300mm in One Day (Warwickshire)
- Damp proofing in Doncaster: Damp Walls Stripped, Treated and Replastered in 4 Days (South Yorkshire)
Towns we cover in Gloucestershire
We cover GL1, GL2, GL3, GL4, GL5, GL20, GL50, GL51, GL52 and GL53 and the villages around Gloucestershire. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Gloucestershire
Do you cover all of Gloucestershire?
Yes. We cover Gloucestershire including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud and Tewkesbury, and the Cotswold towns and villages around them. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you always get a written price before any work is agreed. Call 0800 870 8086 to book a visit.
Why do Cotswold stone houses get damp?
Cotswold limestone and old lime mortar are built to let moisture in and out. Cement render, hard cement pointing, modern paints and raised ground levels trap it in the wall instead. We find the real cause first, then fix it with materials that suit the stone rather than sealing the damp in.
Does the Severn flood plain affect damp in Tewkesbury and Gloucester?
It can. Homes on low ground near the Severn and Avon sit on wet ground with high water tables, so walls stay damp longer after heavy rain or flooding. We check drainage, ground levels and the damp course, then recommend a fix with a 25 year insurance backed guarantee.
Can you insulate the loft of a listed house in Gloucestershire?
Often, yes. Loft insulation goes inside the roof and does not change how the house looks. Listed homes in the Cotswolds, Cheltenham or Tewkesbury may still need listed building consent, so check with your council first. We use breathable mineral wool that suits old timbers and stone.
Is spray foam a problem under a stone slate roof?
It can be. Stone slate roofs were built to breathe, and foam glued underneath traps moisture against the battens and rafters. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and give you a Certificate of Removal and a 10 year guarantee.
What happens at a free survey in Gloucestershire?
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. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free. If nothing needs doing, we will say so.
Free survey in Gloucestershire, and a price in writing
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