Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Hampshire
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Hampshire, from Portsmouth and Southampton to Winchester, Basingstoke and Aldershot, for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Hampshire
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Hampshire homes
Hampshire's homes change a lot from one end of the county to the other. On the south coast, Portsmouth, Southampton and Gosport grew around the navy, the docks and the railway, leaving dense streets of Victorian brick terraces. Wartime bombing then meant large parts of both cities were rebuilt after 1945, so old terraces and post-war estates sit close together.
Inland, Winchester and the Test Valley towns sit on chalk, with brick, flint and timber-framed buildings, thatched cottages in the villages and big conservation areas. These older walls were built to breathe, and damp usually starts when cement render, hard pointing or raised ground traps moisture. Breathable materials and finding the real cause matter more than a quick chemical treatment.
In the north, Basingstoke and Andover expanded from the 1960s to house families from London, while Aldershot and Farnborough grew around the Army and the aircraft industry. That means a lot of post-war and 1960s to 1980s estates, often with tight truss roofs and loft insulation that is now thin, patchy or squashed. Topping up to Knauf mineral wool at 300mm makes a clear difference.
Spray foam turns up right across the county. It is sold as a quick fix for draughty roofs, but it hides the timbers and can trap moisture against them, which is a bigger concern on the damp, windy coast. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam. We remove it by hand and give you a Certificate of Removal.
Most common jobs in Hampshire
- Damp in coastal Victorian terraces
- Spray foam removal before a sale
- Loft insulation in post-war estates
- Breathable repairs in older chalk-country 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 boarding in Lancing: 16.5m² Loft Stripped, Insulated to 300mm and Boarded on Raised Legs (West Sussex)
- Damp proofing in Doncaster: Damp Walls Stripped, Treated and Replastered in 4 Days (South Yorkshire)
- Spray foam removal in Birmingham: 40m² of Closed Cell Foam Removed and Loft Reinsulated in 2 Days (West Midlands)
Towns we cover in Hampshire
We cover GU11, GU12, GU14, PO1, PO12, PO13, PO14, PO15, RG21, RG22, SO14, SO15, SO16, SO22, SO23, SO50, SP10 and SP11 and the villages around Hampshire. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Hampshire
Which parts of Hampshire do you cover?
We cover the whole county, including Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester, Basingstoke, Andover, Eastleigh, Fareham, Gosport, Aldershot and Farnborough, plus the towns and villages between them. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and every quote comes as a written price before work starts.
Why do coastal Hampshire homes get damp?
Towns on the Solent and around Portsmouth Harbour take wind-driven rain and salty air, which wear pointing and render and push water into walls. Many coastal terraces also have old damp courses that have failed. We check outside first and trace the real source before recommending any treatment.
Do old brick and flint homes in Hampshire need special care?
Yes. Brick, flint and lime walls in places like Winchester and the Test Valley were built to breathe. Cement render and modern paints can trap moisture and cause damp. We use breathable materials and recommend only work that suits the building, flagging anything that may need consent.
Is spray foam a problem when selling a Hampshire home?
It can be. Foam stuck under the roof hides the timbers and can hold moisture against them. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it often comes up at the buyer's survey. We remove it by hand and provide a Certificate of Removal, photos and a 10-year guarantee.
How much loft insulation should my Hampshire home have?
Current guidance is around 270mm. Many post-war and 1960s to 1980s homes in Basingstoke, Andover and the coastal towns have far less, or insulation squashed by storage. We lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm, keep the eaves clear and fit raised boarding if you want storage.
What happens at a free survey in Hampshire?
We inspect the loft, roof timbers, any spray foam and any damp walls, take photos and explain what we find in plain English. You then get a written price with no obligation. If nothing needs doing, we will tell you. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free.
Free survey in Hampshire, and a price in writing
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