Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Newquay
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Newquay in Cornwall for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. From Pentire and Fistral to Porth, Treloggan and Tretherras, the survey is free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Newquay
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Newquay homes
Newquay sits on cliffs facing straight into the Atlantic, so it takes a lot of weather. Salt-laden wind and driving rain hit render, chimneys, windows and roofs hard. In older homes, most damp we find is water getting in from outside or condensation, not rising damp. We start by checking the outside of the house.
The town grew from a fishing and pilchard harbour into a resort once the railway arrived in the Victorian era. Around the old harbour, the centre and Narrowcliff you find Victorian and Edwardian terraces, villas and former guest houses, many rendered over stone with slate roofs. A lot have since been turned into flats or holiday lets, with lofts that have been patched over many years.
Pentire, Trenance, Tretherras and Porth have plenty of interwar and post-war homes and bungalows, and the town has grown inland with newer estates around Treloggan and the Nansledan extension. Lofts in these homes are usually simple to upgrade with Knauf mineral wool laid to 300mm and raised boarding for storage.
Spray foam has been sold on this coast as a fix for leaking slate roofs. In a wet, salty climate it can trap moisture against rafters and hide slipped slates until the damage is serious. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, which matters for homes and holiday lets alike. We strip it out by hand and leave the roof able to breathe.
Most common jobs in Newquay
- Spray foam removal under slate roofs
- Damp from Atlantic wind and rain
- Loft insulation in holiday lets and flats
- Raised loft boarding in bungalows
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 Newquay
We cover TR7 and TR8 and the villages around Newquay. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Newquay
Do you cover Newquay and nearby areas?
Yes. We cover all of Newquay, including Pentire, Fistral, Porth, Trenance, Treloggan, Tretherras and Nansledan, plus nearby places such as St Columb Major, Perranporth and Padstow. The survey is free and you get a written price before any work starts, with no obligation.
Why do Newquay homes suffer from damp?
Newquay faces straight into the Atlantic. Wind-driven rain and salt get into render, chimneys and pointing, and solid walls stay wet once water is inside. Condensation is common too, especially in flats and holiday lets left empty. We check the outside first and fix the real cause.
Is spray foam safe under a Newquay slate roof?
It can cause problems. Slate roofs need air moving under them, and in a wet, salty climate foam can trap moisture against the rafters and hide slipped slates. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam. We remove it by hand and give you a Certificate of Removal.
Do you work on holiday lets in Newquay?
Yes. Many Newquay homes are holiday lets or flats. We can plan loft insulation, boarding and spray foam removal around your bookings. We lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm, and insulation work comes with a 10-year guarantee. You get a written price after a free survey.
What guarantee comes with damp proofing?
Damp proofing work comes with a 25-year insurance-backed guarantee. In Newquay the cause of damp is often outside, such as failed render or blocked gutters, and we will tell you if a simple repair is the right fix. You get a written price before any work starts.
Free survey in Newquay, and a price in writing
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