Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Eastleigh
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Eastleigh and Chandler's Ford in Hampshire for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Surveys are free and you get a written price up front.
Eastleigh
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Eastleigh homes
Eastleigh is a railway town. It grew from a small village into a busy town after the London and South Western Railway moved its carriage and then locomotive works here around the turn of the 20th century. Rows of Victorian and Edwardian terraces were built close to the works for the families who staffed them, and many still line the streets around the town centre.
Those terraces are mainly solid brick with slate roofs and suspended timber floors. The problems are familiar: lofts with little insulation, damp low on walls where old damp courses have failed, and blocked air bricks that leave timber floors short of ventilation. We check all of these at survey, because damp and poor ventilation often go together.
Around the old town, Eastleigh spreads into Bishopstoke and Fair Oak, along the River Itchen, and into Chandler's Ford, which grew mostly from the interwar years onward with larger semis and detached homes. These later homes usually have cavity walls and roomier lofts, where a top-up of insulation and raised boarding gives the best return.
Spray foam is something we see across all of these areas. It was sold as a quick way to insulate under the roof, but it covers the rafters and can trap moisture against them. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, which matters close to Southampton where homes sell often. We remove it by hand and refit Knauf mineral wool to 300mm.
Most common jobs in Eastleigh
- Damp in railway-era terraces
- Loft insulation in Chandler's Ford homes
- Spray foam removal before a sale
- Raised loft 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.
Where we work around Eastleigh
We cover SO50 and SO53 and the villages around Eastleigh. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Eastleigh
Do you cover Eastleigh and Chandler's Ford?
Yes. We cover Eastleigh across SO50 and SO53, including the town centre, Bishopstoke, Fair Oak, Boyatt Wood and Chandler's Ford. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work is agreed, with no pressure to proceed.
Why do Eastleigh's railway terraces get damp?
Many were built around 1900 with simple damp courses that have since failed or been bridged by raised paths and render. Blocked air bricks also starve timber floors of airflow. We find the real cause first, then recommend only the work needed. Damp proofing comes with a 25-year insurance-backed guarantee.
What should I check under the floor of an Eastleigh terrace?
Look at the air bricks on the outside walls. If they are blocked by paths, paint or debris, the void under a suspended timber floor stays damp and joists can rot. We check ventilation at the survey, and clearing or adding air bricks is often part of a lasting fix.
Is spray foam a problem in Eastleigh homes?
It can be. Foam under the roof hides the timbers and can trap moisture. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it often surfaces at a buyer's survey. We remove it by hand and give you a Certificate of Removal and photos, plus a 10-year guarantee.
How much loft insulation does my Eastleigh home need?
Current guidance is around 270mm. Many terraces and older Chandler's Ford homes have much less, or insulation squashed by storage. We clear old material where needed and lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm, with raised boarding if you want to keep using the loft.
What happens at a free survey in Eastleigh?
We look at the loft, the roof timbers, any spray foam and any damp walls or floors, take photos and explain what we find clearly. You then get a written price with no obligation. If nothing needs doing, we will say so. Spray foam and loft surveys are free.
Free survey in Eastleigh, and a price in writing
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