Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Gillingham, Kent
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd removes spray foam, fits loft insulation and boarding, and fixes damp in homes across Gillingham, Kent, from Brompton and the town centre terraces to Twydall, Hempstead, Wigmore and Rainham. We cover Gillingham and the rest of Medway from our Sevenoaks office. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Gillingham
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Gillingham homes
Old Gillingham grew in the Victorian and Edwardian years to house workers from the Chatham dockyard and the military. The streets around the town centre and the old New Brompton area are long rows of brick terraces with slate roofs, shallow lofts and solid walls. Brompton, next to the dockyard, is older still, with Georgian and Victorian houses in a conservation area.
Those terraces are where most of the spray foam we are asked about in Gillingham turns up. It was often sprayed under old slates to stop draughts and leaks, then forgotten until a buyer's survey flagged it. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so removal tends to come up when a house goes on the market. We strip it by hand and photograph the clean timbers.
Twydall is a large postwar estate, while Hempstead, Wigmore and much of Rainham in ME8 filled with private semis, detached homes and bungalows from the 1950s to the 1980s. These lofts are usually easy to reach and simple in shape, which makes them ideal for a top-up to 300mm of Knauf mineral wool and raised boarding for storage.
Gillingham sits on the Medway estuary, so homes near the river and Riverside Country Park catch wind and rain off the water. In the older terraces, damp usually comes from bridged damp courses, raised yards, leaking downpipes or condensation in small back rooms and bathrooms. We find the real cause before recommending any work.
Most common jobs in Gillingham
- Spray foam removal under slate roofs in Victorian terraces
- Loft top-ups in Twydall, Hempstead and Rainham homes
- Raised boarding for storage in 1960s to 1980s semis
- Damp and condensation in older terraced houses
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 Chorley: 130m² of Open Cell Foam Removed Across Three Lofts in 5 Days (Lancashire)
- Loft insulation in Worksop: 56m² of Old Fibreglass Replaced With 300mm Mineral Wool in One Day (Nottinghamshire)
- Loft boarding in Lancing: 16.5m² Loft Stripped, Insulated to 300mm and Boarded on Raised Legs (West Sussex)
Where we work around Gillingham
We cover ME7 and ME8 and the villages around Gillingham. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Gillingham
Do you cover all of Gillingham and Rainham?
Yes. We cover Gillingham and the rest of Medway from our Sevenoaks office, including Brompton, the town centre, Twydall, Hempstead, Wigmore, Parkwood and Rainham. The survey is free and you get a written price before any work starts, so you know exactly what you are paying and when.
My buyer's survey found spray foam. What now?
Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it often holds up sales of Gillingham terraces. We survey for free, give you a written price and a date, then remove the foam by hand. You get before and after photos, a Certificate of Removal and a 10-year guarantee to pass to your buyer.
Is loft insulation worth it in a Rainham semi?
Usually, yes. Many 1960s to 1980s homes in Rainham, Hempstead and Wigmore still have thin old quilt. Topping up to 300mm of Knauf mineral wool cuts heat loss through the roof and is backed by a 10-year guarantee. We can add raised boarding so you keep your storage space.
Why do older Gillingham terraces get damp?
The most common causes are bridged damp courses, yards or paths laid higher than the damp course, leaking downpipes and condensation in small back rooms and bathrooms. Homes near the Medway estuary also take more wind-driven rain. We find the cause first and only recommend the treatment your house actually needs.
Can you work in Brompton's conservation area?
Yes. Brompton has Georgian and Victorian homes in a conservation area next to the old dockyard. Loft and damp work is mostly inside, but if your home is listed, check with Medway Council before changes go ahead. We remove foam by hand and use breathable materials suited to older homes.
How long does a loft insulation job take?
Most Gillingham lofts take a single day. If old insulation or rubbish needs clearing first, or you want boarding, it can run to two days. We protect your stairs and landing, leave the loft tidy and give you photos of the finished job along with your 10-year guarantee.
Free survey in Gillingham, and a price in writing
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