Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Poole
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Poole in Dorset, from the Old Town and Parkstone to Broadstone and Canford Heath, for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Loft and spray foam surveys are free, with a written price before any work starts.
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Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Poole homes
Poole wraps round one of the largest natural harbours in the world, and its homes span centuries. The Old Town by the Quay has Georgian merchants' houses from the town's trading heyday, plus many listed buildings and a conservation area. Parkstone, Branksome and Lower Parkstone are mostly Victorian and Edwardian, with brick villas and terraces climbing the hills above the harbour.
Low ground round the harbour edge is the wettest part of town. The Quay, Hamworthy and the land round Holes Bay sit close to sea level, and older homes there can suffer from damp in walls and floors after high tides and heavy rain. We check ground levels, drainage and the damp course before recommending damp proofing, and where treatment is needed it carries a 25-year insurance-backed guarantee.
North of the main road Poole changes character. Canford Heath was built as a large estate in the 1970s and 1980s, and Creekmoor, Oakdale and Broadstone are largely post-war and later. These homes often have their original loft insulation, now thin and squashed. A top-up to 300mm of Knauf mineral wool with raised boarding is usually the most useful job we can do there.
At Sandbanks, Lilliput and Canford Cliffs, many houses have been rebuilt or heavily extended, often with rooms in the roof. That is where we tend to find spray foam on the rafters, added to warm a converted loft quickly. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so we remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and leave the roof ready to be insulated properly.
Most common jobs in Poole
- Spray foam removal from converted lofts
- Damp near the Quay, Hamworthy and Holes Bay
- Loft insulation top-ups on Canford Heath
- Raised boarding in Broadstone and Oakdale
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)
- Loft boarding in Lancing: 16.5m² Loft Stripped, Insulated to 300mm and Boarded on Raised Legs (West Sussex)
Where we work around Poole
We cover BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15, BH17 and BH18 and the villages around Poole. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Poole
Which parts of Poole do you cover?
All of it. We cover the Old Town, Parkstone, Branksome, Lilliput, Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs, Hamworthy, Creekmoor, Oakdale, Canford Heath and Broadstone, plus Bournemouth next door. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work is agreed.
Why is my house near Poole Quay damp?
Homes near the harbour sit on low ground with a high water table, so walls and floors can stay wet after high tides and heavy rain. Bridged damp courses and blocked drains make it worse. We trace the actual cause first, then recommend only the work that will fix it.
Is spray foam common in Poole loft conversions?
We often find it where a loft has been turned into a room and the roof needed warming quickly. Foam on the rafters hides the timbers and can trap moisture. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so we remove it by hand and give you a Certificate of Removal.
How much loft insulation should a Canford Heath home have?
Current guidance is around 270mm. Homes built on Canford Heath in the 1970s and 1980s often still have their original, much thinner layer. We lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm, backed by a 10-year guarantee, and fit raised boarding so you keep your storage space.
Can you insulate an older Poole Old Town property?
Often, yes. Loft insulation goes inside the roof and does not change how the house looks. Listed homes may need consent, so check with BCP Council first. We use breathable mineral wool that suits old brick and timber, and flag anything we spot during the free survey.
What happens at a free survey in Poole?
We check the loft, the roof timbers, any spray foam and any damp you are worried about, take photos and explain what we find in plain English. You then get a written price, with no pressure. If nothing needs doing, we will tell you. Loft and spray foam surveys are free.
Free survey in Poole, and a price in writing
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