Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Gosport
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Gosport in Hampshire for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Book a free survey and get a written price before any work is agreed.
Gosport
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Gosport homes
Gosport sits on a low peninsula between Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent, with water on three sides. Its history is naval. Royal Clarence Yard, the old Haslar hospital and the forts around the town all served the fleet across the water, and much of the housing was built for the people who worked there.
Alverstoke is the old village heart, with Georgian and Victorian houses and a conservation area, and the Regency terraces of Anglesey close by. Towards the centre, Forton, Elson and Brockhurst have Victorian and Edwardian brick terraces. Further out, Bridgemary, Rowner and Lee-on-the-Solent are mainly post-war, with large estates built for naval families and plenty of bungalows near the shore.
Being so close to the sea, Gosport homes take salty wind and driving rain, especially on the Lee-on-the-Solent seafront and the harbour side. That wears pointing and render and pushes rain into walls, which is often mistaken for rising damp. Much of the peninsula is also low-lying, so we look closely at ground levels, drainage and air bricks before we recommend anything.
Inside the roof, post-war Gosport lofts are often under-insulated, and bungalows lose a lot of heat through their big roof area. We lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm and keep ventilation clear, as damp sea air makes loft condensation more likely. Spray foam turns up too. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, and we remove it by hand.
Most common jobs in Gosport
- Damp from driving rain and salty air
- Loft insulation in post-war homes and bungalows
- Spray foam removal before a sale
- Loft 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.
- Loft boarding in Lancing: 16.5m² Loft Stripped, Insulated to 300mm and Boarded on Raised Legs (West Sussex)
- Damp proofing in Doncaster: Damp Walls Stripped, Treated and Replastered in 4 Days (South Yorkshire)
- Spray foam removal in Burnley: 56m² of Open Cell Foam Removed From Loft and Cellar in 2 Days (Lancashire)
Where we work around Gosport
We cover PO12 and PO13 and the villages around Gosport. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Gosport
Do you cover all of Gosport?
Yes. We cover PO12 and PO13, including Alverstoke, Anglesey, Forton, Elson, Brockhurst, Bridgemary, Rowner and Lee-on-the-Solent. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work is agreed, with no pressure to go ahead.
Is the damp in my Gosport home caused by the sea?
Often it is the weather rather than the ground. Wind-driven rain off the Solent and the harbour soaks through worn pointing, cracked render and overflowing gutters. That damp can look just like rising damp. We check outside first so you are not sold a treatment you do not need.
Why do Gosport lofts get condensation?
Damp sea air and warm moist air from the house can condense on a cold roof if the loft cannot vent it. Blocked eaves, gaps around the hatch and bathroom fans venting into the loft make it worse. We keep ventilation clear whenever we insulate and point out any problems at the survey.
Should I insulate my Gosport bungalow loft?
Usually, yes. A bungalow has a big 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, with a 10-year guarantee on the insulation.
Is spray foam a problem when selling in Gosport?
It can be. Foam under the roof hides the timbers and can trap moisture, which is a bigger worry in damp coastal air. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam. We remove it by hand and give you a Certificate of Removal and photos for your buyer's surveyor.
What happens at a free survey in Gosport?
We check the loft, the roof timbers, any spray foam and any damp walls, take photos and explain our findings in plain English. Then you get a written price, with no obligation. If nothing needs doing, we will say so. Spray foam and loft surveys are free.
Free survey in Gosport, and a price in writing
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