Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Fareham
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Fareham in Hampshire, from Portchester to Titchfield, for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Book a free survey and you get a written price before any work starts.
Fareham
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Fareham homes
Fareham sits at the head of Fareham Creek, at the top of Portsmouth Harbour. Its High Street is one of the best kept Georgian streets in Hampshire, lined with brick town houses and protected as a conservation area. Nearby Titchfield is a historic village with timber-framed and brick buildings, and Portchester grew up beside its Roman and medieval castle.
Those older buildings need a careful approach. Solid brick walls and lime mortar were designed to breathe, and cement render, hard pointing or modern paint can trap moisture inside them. Many are listed or in conservation areas, so we stick to work inside the loft and breathable materials, and flag anything that may need consent.
Most Fareham homes are newer. Stubbington, Locks Heath, Park Gate, Sarisbury and Hill Head grew rapidly after the war, and Whiteley was built from the late 1980s. These areas are full of brick semis, bungalows and detached homes where loft insulation has thinned over the years. Bungalows in particular lose a lot of heat through a large roof area.
Being on the Solent, Fareham homes take wind and rain off the water, which tests roofs and pointing. Damp from driving rain can be mistaken for rising damp, so we check outside before we suggest any treatment. Spray foam also turns up here. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, and we remove it by hand and refit Knauf mineral wool to 300mm.
Most common jobs in Fareham
- Loft insulation in bungalows and post-war homes
- Damp in older brick buildings
- 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.
- Loft boarding in Lancing: 16.5m² Loft Stripped, Insulated to 300mm and Boarded on Raised Legs (West Sussex)
- Loft insulation in Worksop: 56m² of Old Fibreglass Replaced With 300mm Mineral Wool in One Day (Nottinghamshire)
- Spray foam removal in Chorley: 130m² of Open Cell Foam Removed Across Three Lofts in 5 Days (Lancashire)
Where we work around Fareham
We cover PO14, PO15 and PO16 and the villages around Fareham. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Fareham
Which parts of Fareham do you cover?
All of it. We cover PO14, PO15 and PO16, including the town centre, Portchester, Titchfield, Stubbington, Hill Head, Locks Heath, Park Gate, Sarisbury and Whiteley. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Is it worth topping up the loft insulation in a Fareham bungalow?
Usually, yes. A bungalow has a large roof compared with its floor area, so a lot of heat escapes upwards. Current guidance is around 270mm and many have far less. We lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm, keeping the eaves clear, with a 10-year guarantee on the insulation.
My Fareham home is near the Solent. Is the damp from the weather?
It may be. Wind-driven rain off the water can soak through worn pointing, cracked render and leaking gutters, and that damp is often mistaken for rising damp. We check the outside of the house first, so you only pay for work that fixes the real source.
Can you work on a Georgian house on Fareham High Street?
Often, yes. Loft insulation and spray foam removal happen inside the roof and do not change how the house looks. Listed homes and conservation areas can need consent, so check with Fareham Borough Council first. We use breathable materials that suit old brick and lime.
Why is spray foam a problem in Fareham homes?
Foam stuck under the roof hides the rafters and can hold moisture against them. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it often comes up when selling or remortgaging. We remove it by hand and provide a Certificate of Removal and photos for your surveyor.
What does a free survey in Fareham involve?
We inspect the loft, the 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. Spray foam and loft surveys are free.
Free survey in Fareham, and a price in writing
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