Damp proofing, loft insulation and spray foam removal in Hastings
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, from our Sevenoaks office for damp proofing, loft insulation, loft boarding and spray foam removal. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Hastings
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Hastings homes
Hastings Old Town sits in a narrow valley between the East and West Hills, with timber-framed and tile-hung houses, weatherboarding and the tall black net shops on the Stade. Many Old Town houses are built into the hillside, with the ground at the back higher than the floors inside, which is a classic recipe for damp. The Old Town is a conservation area with many listed buildings.
St Leonards-on-Sea was built as a planned Regency resort by James Burton from the late 1820s, so it has stucco terraces, villas and grand seafront buildings. Stucco hides cracks that let water in, and parapet gutters behind the facades block and overflow. Victorian terraces fill the streets climbing up the hills between the two.
Further out, Ore, Silverhill, Hollington and Bulverhythe are a mix of Victorian, interwar and post-war houses, with estates on the higher ground. Many have open lofts with thin or flattened insulation, ideal for a top-up to 300mm and raised boarding. Older terraces often have shallow lofts and party walls that need care.
Hastings is steep, exposed and right on the Channel, so wind-driven rain and salt air hit hard, especially on hilltop and seafront homes. We trace damp to the cause, whether it is the hillside, the render or the gutters, and fix it with materials that suit old walls. Spray foam, where we find it, comes out by hand before we reinsulate.
Most common jobs in Hastings
- Damp in hillside Old Town houses
- Render and parapet damp in St Leonards
- Loft insulation top-ups to 300mm
- Spray foam removal before a sale
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 Birmingham: 40m² of Closed Cell Foam Removed and Loft Reinsulated in 2 Days (West Midlands)
- Damp proofing in Doncaster: Damp Walls Stripped, Treated and Replastered in 4 Days (South Yorkshire)
Where we work around Hastings
We cover TN34, TN35, TN37 and TN38 and the villages around Hastings. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Hastings
Do you cover all of Hastings?
Yes. We cover Hastings across TN34, TN35, TN37 and TN38, including the Old Town, St Leonards-on-Sea, Ore, Silverhill and Hollington, from our Sevenoaks office. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work is agreed, with no pressure and no obligation to go ahead.
Why do houses in Hastings Old Town get damp?
Many are built into the hillside, so the ground behind is higher than the floors inside and water presses against the back wall. Add old solid walls, timber frames and tile hanging, and damp is common. We look at drainage, ground levels and the walls themselves before recommending anything, so the fix lasts.
What causes damp in Regency houses in St Leonards?
Stucco over brick can crack and let rain in unseen, and parapet gutters behind the facades block and overflow into walls. Basements and lower ground floors are prone to damp too. We trace the actual source first, then repair with breathable materials so the walls can dry out properly.
Can you work on a listed house in Hastings?
Often, yes. The Old Town and much of St Leonards are conservation areas, with many listed buildings. Some work may need listed building consent, so check with Hastings Borough Council first. We use breathable materials that suit old walls and flag anything at the survey that may need consent.
Is spray foam a problem if I am selling my Hastings home?
It can be. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it often comes up when a buyer's survey is done in Hastings. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and give you a Certificate of Removal, before and after photos and a 10-year guarantee to pass to your buyer's surveyor.
How much loft insulation should my Hastings home have?
Current guidance is around 270mm of mineral wool, and we lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm. Many homes in Ore, Silverhill and Hollington still have far less. On exposed hilltops a well insulated, well ventilated loft also helps keep condensation down. You get a written price before work starts.
Free survey in Hastings, and a price in writing
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