Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Hereford
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Hereford and the surrounding area of Herefordshire for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Hereford
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Hereford homes
Hereford is a cathedral city on the River Wye, and its centre is full of old buildings. The red sandstone cathedral, home of the Mappa Mundi, sits among medieval streets, black and white timber-framed buildings, Georgian brick town houses and Victorian terraces. The city centre is a conservation area with a large number of listed buildings.
Herefordshire builds in red sandstone, brick and oak. Sandstone is soft and porous, and old solid walls of stone or brick rely on lime mortar and lime plaster to let moisture out. Where cement render, cement pointing or modern paint has been added, water gets trapped, and you see damp patches, flaking plaster and decay in timber.
The Wye also floods. Low-lying homes near the river have flooded in the past, and walls that have been under water stay damp for a long time. Further out, Tupsley, Whitecross, Holmer, Belmont, Newton Farm and Hampton Park are largely 20th century and newer housing, where loft insulation top-ups and boarding are the usual jobs.
Spray foam is something we see in homes of every age. It covers the roof timbers and can trap moisture against them, which is a real worry with old oak and softwood. 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 refit breathable Knauf mineral wool to 300mm.
Most common jobs in Hereford
- Damp in sandstone and old brick walls
- Spray foam removal before a sale or remortgage
- Loft insulation top-ups in 20th century 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 Shrewsbury: 64m² of Open Cell Spray Foam Removed From Bitumen Felt in 2 Days (Shropshire)
- Loft insulation in Southam: 30m² Loft Upgraded From 50mm to 300mm in One Day (Warwickshire)
- Damp proofing in Doncaster: Damp Walls Stripped, Treated and Replastered in 4 Days (South Yorkshire)
Where we work around Hereford
We cover HR1, HR2 and HR4 and the villages around Hereford. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Hereford
Do you cover all of Hereford?
Yes. We cover Hereford across HR1, HR2 and HR4, from the city centre out to Tupsley, Whitecross, Holmer, Belmont, Newton Farm and Hampton Park, plus surrounding Herefordshire villages. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work is agreed.
Why do old Hereford buildings get damp?
Red sandstone and old brick are porous, and solid walls rely on lime mortar and plaster to dry out. Cement render, cement pointing and modern paints trap moisture, and homes near the Wye can also suffer after floods. We find the real source first, then fix it with materials that let walls breathe.
Can you insulate a timber-framed or listed house in Hereford?
Often, yes. Loft insulation goes inside the roof and does not change the outside of the building. Hereford has many listed buildings, so check with Herefordshire Council about listed building consent first. We use breathable mineral wool that suits old oak frames and lime plaster, and flag anything we spot.
Is spray foam a problem in my Hereford 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 and give you a Certificate of Removal and a 10-year guarantee.
How much loft insulation should a Hereford home have?
Current guidance is around 270mm. Many lofts in Tupsley, Whitecross and other 20th century areas have far less, or insulation crushed under boards. We lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm and can fit raised boarding so you keep your storage. Insulation work carries a 10-year guarantee.
What happens at a free survey in Hereford?
We check the loft, roof timbers, ventilation, any spray foam and any damp walls, take photos and explain what we find in plain English. You then get a written price with no obligation. If nothing needs doing, we will tell you. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free.
Free survey in Hereford, and a price in writing
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