Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Gravesend
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd removes spray foam, fits loft insulation and boarding, and fixes damp in homes across Gravesend, Kent, from Windmill Hill and the riverside to Northfleet, Riverview Park and Istead Rise. We cover Gravesend from our Sevenoaks office. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Gravesend
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Gravesend homes
Gravesend has been a Thames river town for centuries, and the old centre near the riverside, the High Street and Windmill Hill still has Georgian and early Victorian houses, many in conservation areas. Behind them, streets of Victorian and Edwardian brick terraces spread south and east. These homes have solid walls, slate or tile roofs and compact lofts, and spray foam turns up regularly in them.
Northfleet, in DA11, grew around the riverside cement works and chalk pits, and much of its older housing is tight Victorian terraces built for that industry. Some streets sit close to old quarry faces and changes in ground level, so we check ground levels and drainage carefully when we look at damp there.
From the 1950s to the 1970s Gravesend spread out with estates like Kings Farm and the private houses of Riverview Park, and later with homes towards Singlewell and Istead Rise in DA13. These lofts are simple to work in and well suited to a top-up to 300mm of Knauf mineral wool. Newer homes around Ebbsfleet usually just want raised boarding and a loft ladder.
Low ground near the Thames is protected by flood defences, but the water table there is high. In the older terraces most damp comes from raised paths and yards, bridged damp courses, leaking gutters or condensation from poor ventilation. We trace the cause before we recommend any treatment, and we tell you if you do not need it.
Most common jobs in Gravesend
- Spray foam removal in Victorian and Edwardian terraces
- Damp in Northfleet terraces and riverside homes
- Loft top-ups in Kings Farm and Riverview Park homes
- Raised boarding in newer Ebbsfleet 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.
- Spray foam removal in Birmingham: 40m² of Closed Cell Foam Removed and Loft Reinsulated in 2 Days (West Midlands)
- Loft insulation in Chesterfield: 32m² Loft Stripped and Relaid With 300mm Knauf Mineral Wool in One Day (Derbyshire)
- Damp proofing in Doncaster: Damp Walls Stripped, Treated and Replastered in 4 Days (South Yorkshire)
Where we work around Gravesend
We cover DA11, DA12 and DA13 and the villages around Gravesend. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Gravesend
Do you cover all of Gravesend?
Yes. We cover Gravesend from our Sevenoaks office, including the town centre, Windmill Hill, Northfleet, Kings Farm, Riverview Park, Singlewell, Istead Rise and Meopham, plus the new homes around Ebbsfleet. The survey is free and you get a written price before any work starts, with no obligation to go ahead.
Is spray foam common in Gravesend terraces?
We see it a lot in older terraced and semi-detached homes, sprayed under slate or tile roofs to stop draughts or leaks. It can trap moisture against rafters and hide roof faults. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it is best removed before you sell or remortgage.
Why is my Northfleet terrace damp?
Older Northfleet terraces often have solid walls, back yards built up over time and changes in ground level nearby. Damp usually comes from bridged damp courses, raised yards, leaking gutters or condensation. We check the outside and the ground levels first, then recommend only the work the house actually needs.
Do Riverview Park homes need more loft insulation?
Many 1960s and 1970s homes in Riverview Park and Kings Farm still have thin original quilt. We top up or replace it with Knauf mineral wool to 300mm, backed by a 10-year guarantee. If you use the loft for storage, we fit raised boarding so the insulation is not crushed.
Can you work on period homes in Gravesend's old centre?
Yes. The riverside, High Street and Windmill Hill areas have Georgian and Victorian homes, many in conservation areas. We remove foam by hand and use breathable materials. If your home is listed, check with Gravesham Borough Council before changes go ahead, as consent is the owner's responsibility.
What happens on a free survey?
We look at the loft or the damp areas, check the roof, ventilation and outside walls, and take photos. Then we send you a written price explaining what we found and what we recommend. Nothing goes ahead until you agree the price and a date that suits you.
Free survey in Gravesend, and a price in writing
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