Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Somerset
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Somerset, including Bath, Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater and Weston-super-Mare, 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.
Somerset
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Somerset homes
Somerset's housing changes with its stone. Bath is built almost entirely of honey coloured Bath stone, with Georgian terraces and crescents that make the city a World Heritage Site. Around Yeovil the golden Ham stone from Ham Hill turns up in older cottages and town houses, while across the Levels and towns like Street and Somerton you see grey blue lias limestone. Wells, England's smallest city, and Frome both have large conservation areas and a great many listed buildings.
Most of the county's newer homes sit around the larger towns. Taunton, Bridgwater and Yeovil all grew fast after the war, with brick and render estates and plenty of newer developments on the edges. Weston-super-Mare mixes Victorian seaside villas and terraces near the front with 20th century estates inland towards Worle and Locking. These are the homes where a loft insulation top up and raised boarding make the quickest difference.
Weather and water shape what we find. The Somerset Levels around Bridgwater and east of Taunton are low, flat and prone to flooding, and the coast at Weston takes wind driven rain straight off the Bristol Channel. Solid stone walls in Bath, Frome and Wells need to breathe, so cement render, blocked parapet gutters and raised ground levels are common causes of damp. We trace the source before recommending any fix, and our damp proofing comes with a 25 year insurance backed guarantee.
Spray foam has been sold across Somerset as a quick answer to cold, draughty roofs, 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 Somerset
- Spray foam removal before a sale or remortgage
- Damp in solid stone walls in Bath, Frome and Wells
- Loft insulation top ups in post-war estates
- 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.
- 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 Somerset
We cover TA1, TA2, TA6, BA1, BA2, BA5, BA11, BA20, BA21, BA22, BS22, BS23 and BS24 and the villages around Somerset. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Somerset
Do you cover all of Somerset?
Yes. We cover Somerset from Bath and Frome in the east to Taunton, Bridgwater and Weston-super-Mare in the west, plus Yeovil and Wells, and the villages in between. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you always get a written price before any work is agreed.
Why do old stone houses in Bath and Wells get damp?
Bath stone and local limestone are soft and need to breathe. Cement render, modern paints, raised garden levels and blocked parapet gutters trap water in the wall. We look for the real source first, then fix it with materials that suit the stone rather than sealing the moisture in.
Can you insulate the loft of a listed house in Somerset?
Often, yes. Loft insulation goes inside the roof and does not change how the house looks. Listed homes in Bath, Wells, Frome and elsewhere may still need listed building consent, so check with the local council first. We use breathable mineral wool that suits old timbers and stone walls.
Does flooding on the Somerset Levels affect damp?
It can. Homes on low ground around Bridgwater and the Levels sit on wet ground with high water tables, so walls stay damp for longer after heavy rain or a flood. We check drainage, ground levels and the damp course, then recommend a fix with a 25 year insurance backed guarantee.
Is spray foam a problem in my Somerset 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. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and give you a Certificate of Removal and a 10 year guarantee for your surveyor.
What happens at a free survey in Somerset?
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 Somerset, and a price in writing
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