Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Gloucester
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Gloucester and the rest of Gloucestershire for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Gloucester
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Gloucester homes
Gloucester has Roman roots and a medieval cathedral at its heart, but most of its homes are Victorian or later. Kingsholm, Barton, Tredworth and Linden are packed with 19th century brick terraces, many with solid walls and slate roofs. At Gloucester Docks, Victorian warehouses have been converted into flats, and the city centre and docks are conservation areas with many listed buildings.
The 20th century added estates at Matson, Podsmead and Tuffley, then much bigger developments at Abbeydale, Abbeymead and Quedgeley, with Kingsway and other newer areas carrying on that pattern. These homes have straightforward lofts where insulation is often thin, patchy or squashed by storage, and where a proper top-up with raised boarding pays off quickly.
Gloucester is a Severn city. The river and its floodplain wrap around the west side, and the 2007 floods are still well remembered. Low-lying homes near the river can sit on damp ground, and older terraces with solid walls pick up rising and penetrating damp from blocked gutters, bridged damp courses and cement render. We trace the cause first, then fix it.
Spray foam is often sold as a quick fix for draughty roofs, in Victorian terraces and newer homes alike. It covers the timbers so nobody can check them, and it can trap condensation. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, which matters when you sell or remortgage. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and give you photos and paperwork for your surveyor.
Most common jobs in Gloucester
- Damp in Victorian terraces and Severn-side homes
- Spray foam removal before a sale or remortgage
- Loft insulation top-ups in post-war and modern homes
- Raised loft boarding for storage
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 Birmingham: 40m² of Closed Cell Foam Removed and Loft Reinsulated in 2 Days (West Midlands)
- Loft boarding in Lancing: 16.5m² Loft Stripped, Insulated to 300mm and Boarded on Raised Legs (West Sussex)
- Spray foam removal in Shrewsbury: 64m² of Open Cell Spray Foam Removed From Bitumen Felt in 2 Days (Shropshire)
Where we work around Gloucester
We cover GL1, GL2, GL3 and GL4 and the villages around Gloucester. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Gloucester
Do you cover all of Gloucester?
Yes. We cover Gloucester across GL1 to GL4, from Kingsholm and the docks out to Quedgeley, Abbeymead, Hucclecote, Churchdown and Tuffley, plus Tewkesbury, Stroud and Cheltenham. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work is agreed. Call 0800 870 8086 to book.
Does living near the Severn cause damp in Gloucester homes?
It can add to it. Low-lying homes near the river can sit on damp ground, and older solid-walled houses draw that moisture up. Most damp still comes from something fixable, such as blocked gutters, bridged damp courses or cement render. We trace the actual cause first, then fix the outside as well as the inside.
What causes damp in Gloucester's Victorian terraces?
Usually something simple outside. Leaking gutters and downpipes, raised paths or patios bridging the damp course, and cement render or pointing on soft brick all push moisture into walls. Poor ventilation adds condensation on top. We find the source first rather than selling chemical treatments a wall may not need.
Is spray foam a problem in my Gloucester home?
It can be. Foam stuck to the underside of a roof hides the timbers and can trap moisture against them. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it often comes up when people sell or remortgage. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and give you photos and paperwork to show your surveyor.
Do newer homes in Quedgeley or Abbeymead need more loft insulation?
Often, yes. Many were built to older standards with less insulation than today's guidance of around 270mm, and storage squashes what is there. We lay new mineral wool to 270mm to 300mm where needed and fit raised boarding so you keep your storage space without losing heat through the ceiling.
What happens at a free survey in Gloucester?
We check the loft, the roof timbers, any spray foam and any damp walls, take photos and explain what we find in plain English. Then you get a written price, with no pressure and no obligation. If nothing needs doing, we will tell you that too. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free.
Free survey in Gloucester, and a price in writing
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