Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Folkestone
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd removes spray foam, fits loft insulation and boarding, and fixes damp and condensation in homes across Folkestone, Kent, from the West End and the Leas to Cheriton, Sandgate and Hawkinge. We cover Folkestone from our Sevenoaks office. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Folkestone
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Folkestone homes
Folkestone faces straight out over the Channel, and the weather shapes almost every job here. Wind-driven rain and salty air hit the seafront hard, gaps in old roofs get found quickly, and render and pointing on exposed walls take a beating. Damp in Folkestone is very often rain getting in from the outside, not water rising from the ground.
The West End and the streets behind the Leas are grand Victorian and Edwardian villas and terraces, many now split into flats, with much of the area in conservation areas. These big houses have tall rooms, complex roofs and shared lofts. Spray foam in a shared roof space can affect every flat in the building when one of them is sold, so freeholders and leaseholders often need to agree the work together.
Inland, Cheriton, Morehall, Foord and East Folkestone are mainly Victorian and Edwardian brick terraces with small lofts and solid walls, plus interwar and postwar housing. Sandgate, along the coast to the west, has older cottages and seafront houses that take the full force of the weather. Hawkinge, up on the hill in CT18, has grown with many newer estate homes where boarding is the usual request.
For lofts, the job is usually a simple one: tired old quilt out, Knauf mineral wool laid to 300mm and good ventilation kept at the eaves so the roof stays dry in such an exposed spot. Blocking eaves vents on the coast is a common cause of condensation and mould, so we check this on every survey.
Most common jobs in Folkestone
- Damp from wind-driven rain on exposed seafront homes
- Spray foam removal in shared lofts of converted Leas villas
- Loft insulation with clear eaves ventilation for coastal roofs
- Loft boarding in newer Hawkinge 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.
- Loft boarding in Lancing: 16.5m² Loft Stripped, Insulated to 300mm and Boarded on Raised Legs (West Sussex)
- Spray foam removal in Beverley: 40m² of Open Cell Foam Cleared and Loft Reinsulated in One Day (East Riding of Yorkshire)
- Damp proofing in Doncaster: Damp Walls Stripped, Treated and Replastered in 4 Days (South Yorkshire)
Where we work around Folkestone
We cover CT18, CT19 and CT20 and the villages around Folkestone. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Folkestone
Do you cover all of Folkestone?
Yes. We cover Folkestone from our Sevenoaks office, including the West End, the Leas, the harbour area, Cheriton, Morehall, Foord, Sandgate and Hawkinge, plus Hythe and nearby villages. The survey is free and you get a written price before any work starts, so you can decide in your own time.
Why is my Folkestone seafront home damp?
On the exposed coast, damp is usually wind-driven rain getting in through cracked render, failed pointing, worn window seals or slipped roof tiles. Salt air speeds up that wear. We check the outside of the building first and fix the cause, rather than treating the inside wall and leaving the real problem in place.
Is spray foam in a shared loft a problem?
It can be. In converted villas around the Leas, one roof often covers several flats. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it can hold up the sale of any flat in the building. We can survey the whole roof and give a written price the freeholder and leaseholders can share.
Can loft insulation cause condensation on the coast?
It can if it is fitted badly. Packing insulation into the eaves blocks the airflow that keeps a roof dry, and in an exposed spot like Folkestone that quickly leads to condensation and mould. We lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm and keep the eaves ventilation clear on every job.
Can you work on homes in Folkestone conservation areas?
Yes. Much of the West End and the Leas sits in conservation areas. Loft and damp work is mostly inside, but if your home is listed or you plan changes to the outside, check with Folkestone and Hythe District Council first. We use breathable materials that suit older buildings.
What guarantees do you give?
Loft insulation comes with a 10-year guarantee. Spray foam removal comes with a Certificate of Removal, before and after photos and a 10-year guarantee. Damp proofing comes with a 25-year insurance-backed guarantee. You get all the paperwork in writing once the job is finished and signed off.
Free survey in Folkestone, and a price in writing
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