Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Exmouth
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Exmouth in Devon for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. From the seafront and The Beacon to Withycombe, Littleham and Brixington, surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Exmouth
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Exmouth homes
Exmouth is one of the oldest seaside resorts in Devon. The Georgian terraces on The Beacon look out over the Exe estuary, and the town grew through the Victorian era with villas, guest houses and terraces running back from the seafront. Many older homes here are rendered, with slate roofs and solid walls, and parts of the centre are conservation areas.
Living by the sea is hard on a building. Salt-laden wind and driving rain off the estuary and Lyme Bay get into tired render, chimneys and pointing. In older homes the damp we see is usually caused by that, or by condensation, not rising damp. We look at the outside of the house as closely as the inside, and fix the cause first.
Withycombe Raleigh, Littleham, Brixington and Liverton have large areas of post-war and later housing, with plenty of bungalows. Bungalows have big lofts for their size, so the loft is a big share of the heat loss. Laying Knauf mineral wool to 300mm and fitting raised boarding gives you warmth and storage without squashing the insulation.
Spray foam has been sold along this coast as a fix for draughty or leaking roofs. Sprayed onto slates or felt, it can hide problems and hold moisture against the rafters, and many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam. With a lot of homes in Exmouth bought and sold, that matters. We remove it by hand and give you paperwork for your buyer.
Most common jobs in Exmouth
- Spray foam removal before selling
- Loft insulation in bungalows
- Damp in rendered seafront homes
- 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.
- 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 Exmouth
We cover EX8 and the villages around Exmouth. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Exmouth
Do you cover Exmouth and East Devon?
Yes. We cover the whole of Exmouth, including the seafront, The Beacon, Withycombe Raleigh, Littleham, Brixington and Liverton, plus nearby places like Budleigh Salterton, Lympstone and Topsham. The survey is free and we give you a written price before any work starts.
Why do Exmouth seafront homes get damp?
Salt-laden wind and driving rain off the estuary and the sea are hard on render, pointing and chimneys. Once water gets behind them, solid walls stay wet. Condensation is also common in older homes. We check the outside of your house as carefully as the inside and fix the real cause first.
Is loft insulation worth it in an Exmouth bungalow?
Usually. A bungalow has a large loft compared with its floor area, so a lot of heat escapes through the ceiling. We lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm and can fit raised boarding for storage. Insulation work comes with a 10-year guarantee, and we quote after a free survey.
Can spray foam cause problems with a sale in Exmouth?
It can. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam because it hides the roof timbers and can trap moisture under slates. That can slow a sale. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers and give you a Certificate of Removal, a 10-year guarantee and before and after photos.
Can you work on the Georgian houses on The Beacon?
Yes, with care. Parts of central Exmouth are conservation areas and many older buildings are listed. We use breathable materials that suit solid walls and protect original timbers. If your home is listed, check with East Devon District Council whether consent is needed before any changes.
Free survey in Exmouth, and a price in writing
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