Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Falmouth
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Falmouth and Penryn in Cornwall for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. From the harbour streets to Boslowick, Trescobeas and Swanpool, the survey is free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Falmouth
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Falmouth homes
Falmouth grew up around a large, deep natural harbour, and its oldest streets climb steeply up from the waterfront. The centre is a conservation area packed with Georgian and Victorian houses, many in local stone or rendered, with slate roofs and small, steep lofts. Penryn, just up the river, has its own historic core of granite and slate.
Falmouth is fully exposed to south-westerly gales and rain blowing in off the sea. Older homes with solid stone walls soak that up, especially where render has cracked or cement pointing traps water. Most damp we see here is penetrating damp or condensation, so we start with the roof, chimneys, gutters and walls before talking about any treatment.
The Victorian and Edwardian streets towards Gyllyngvase and Swanpool are full of large villas and terraces, many now split into flats or let to students from the university campus at Penryn. Further out, Boslowick, Trescobeas, Penwerris and Budock have plenty of post-war and later homes, where a loft top-up with Knauf mineral wool to 300mm and raised boarding pays off well.
Spray foam has been sold to Cornish homeowners as a way to stop draughts and leaks under slate. It sticks to the slates and timbers, hides what is going on and can hold moisture against the rafters in a wet climate. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam. We remove it by hand and leave the roof able to breathe.
Most common jobs in Falmouth
- Damp in solid-walled harbour houses
- Spray foam removal under slate roofs
- Loft insulation in rental and student homes
- Raised loft boarding in post-war 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.
- 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)
Where we work around Falmouth
We cover TR10 and TR11 and the villages around Falmouth. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Falmouth
Do you cover Falmouth and Penryn?
Yes. We cover all of Falmouth, including the town centre, Boslowick, Trescobeas, Penwerris, Swanpool and Budock, plus Penryn and nearby towns like Truro, Redruth and Helston. Surveys are free and we give you a written price before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why are Falmouth homes so prone to damp?
Falmouth faces the full force of wet south-westerly weather. Older stone homes soak up rain where render has cracked, pointing has failed or gutters overflow, and condensation builds up in poorly ventilated rooms. We trace the actual cause first, which often means outside repairs rather than chemical treatment.
Is spray foam a problem under Cornish slate roofs?
It can be. Slate roofs rely on air moving underneath. Foam sprayed onto the slates and battens can trap moisture against the rafters and hide leaks, which matters in a wet coastal climate. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so we strip it out by hand.
Do you insulate lofts in student lets and flats?
Yes. Many Falmouth villas and terraces are now rented or split into flats. We clear old insulation, lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm and fit raised boarding where needed. Work is planned around tenants, and you get a written price after a free survey plus a 10-year guarantee.
Can you work on listed buildings in Falmouth?
Yes, with care. Much of central Falmouth is a conservation area with many listed buildings. We use breathable materials that suit old stone walls and protect original timbers. If your home is listed, check with Cornwall Council whether consent is needed before any changes go ahead.
Free survey in Falmouth, and a price in writing
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