Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Farnborough
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Farnborough in Hampshire for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Every spray foam and loft survey is free and comes with a written price.
Farnborough
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Farnborough homes
Farnborough is best known for aviation. The Royal Aircraft Establishment made it the centre of British flight research for much of the 20th century, and the airshow still brings the world here every other summer. The town grew around that work, and around the Army camp next door at Aldershot, so most of its homes date from the 20th century.
Older Farnborough sits around the old village of Cove and the streets near St Michael's Abbey, with Victorian and Edwardian villas and brick cottages. Beyond them, Cove, West Heath, Fernhill, Hawley and Southwood are largely interwar, post-war and later estates of brick semis and detached homes. Many of those lofts were insulated decades ago and the material has settled or been compressed by boxes.
Built on sandy heathland, Farnborough homes do not usually suffer the heavy rising damp of clay areas, but we still find damp where ground levels have crept up against walls, where gutters overflow, and where condensation builds in poorly ventilated bathrooms and bedrooms. We find the cause before suggesting any treatment, and often the fix is simpler than people fear.
Spray foam is the other job we get asked about. It is often sprayed under the roof of a 1960s or 1970s home to stop draughts, but it covers the timbers and can trap damp. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it tends to come up when people sell. We remove it by hand and refit Knauf mineral wool to 300mm.
Most common jobs in Farnborough
- Spray foam removal in post-war homes
- Loft insulation top-ups
- Raised loft boarding for storage
- Damp and condensation checks
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 boarding in Lancing: 16.5m² Loft Stripped, Insulated to 300mm and Boarded on Raised Legs (West Sussex)
- Loft insulation in Warrington: 84m² Loft Cleared and Insulated to 300mm (Cheshire)
Where we work around Farnborough
We cover GU14 and the villages around Farnborough. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Farnborough
Do you cover all of Farnborough?
Yes. We cover the whole of GU14, including Cove, West Heath, Fernhill, Hawley, Southwood and the streets around the town centre and airport. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before anything is agreed, with no pushy follow-up.
My Farnborough home is 1960s. Is the loft insulation good enough?
Probably not. Homes of that age were often built with very little loft insulation, and later top-ups may have settled or been squashed by storage. Current guidance is around 270mm. We lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm and keep the eaves ventilation clear, with a 10-year guarantee on the insulation.
Does Farnborough's sandy ground stop damp?
It helps drainage, but it does not make homes immune. We still see damp where soil or patios sit above the damp course, where gutters overflow onto walls, and where condensation builds indoors. We test and trace the source first, so you only pay for work that fixes the real cause.
Why is spray foam a problem in Farnborough homes?
Foam stuck under the roof hides the rafters and battens, so nobody can check their condition, and it can hold moisture against the wood. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and provide a Certificate of Removal for your buyer's surveyor.
Can I still use my loft for storage after insulating?
Yes. We fit raised loft boarding that sits on legs above the new insulation, so the insulation stays at full depth and keeps working. Laying boards straight on top squashes it and cuts its performance. We check the joists and the space before we quote, so you know what is possible.
What does a free survey in Farnborough involve?
We inspect the loft, the roof timbers, any spray foam and any damp areas, take photos and explain our findings clearly. You then get a written price with no obligation. If nothing needs doing, we will tell you. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free.
Free survey in Farnborough, and a price in writing
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