Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Sittingbourne
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Sittingbourne in Kent, including Milton Regis, Murston and Kemsley, for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Surveys for spray foam and insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work starts.
Sittingbourne
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Sittingbourne homes
Sittingbourne grew on bricks and paper. Brickfields around Milton Creek and the Swale turned out yellow stock bricks for London, and paper mills drew workers into rows of Victorian terraces built from the same local brick. Milton Regis, the older settlement, still has timber-framed buildings and a conservation area around its High Street.
Those terraces have solid walls of soft, porous brick and suspended timber floors. When gutters leak, pointing fails or the ground outside has been raised, the brick takes on water. The creek and marshes also make parts of town low-lying. We trace damp to the real cause before recommending any treatment.
Kemsley was built in the 1920s as a village for paper mill workers, and much of the rest of ME10 has grown fast since, with post-war estates and large modern developments on the edges of town. Older lofts here often have just a thin layer of insulation, while newer homes can have boards laid straight on top of it. We lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm and fit raised boarding.
Spray foam is one of the jobs we are asked about most. It is often sold as a cure for draughts or a tired roof, but it covers the timbers and can trap moisture against them. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam. We remove it by hand and give you a Certificate of Removal, photos and a 10-year guarantee.
Most common jobs in Sittingbourne
- Damp in Victorian stock brick terraces
- Spray foam removal before a sale or remortgage
- Loft insulation top-ups in post-war and newer 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.
Where we work around Sittingbourne
We cover ME10 and the villages around Sittingbourne. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Sittingbourne
Do you cover all of Sittingbourne?
Yes. We cover Sittingbourne across ME10, including Milton Regis, Murston, Kemsley and the newer estates on the edge of town, plus Faversham, Sheerness and the Medway towns. Kent is covered from our Sevenoaks office. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, with a written price.
Why do older Sittingbourne terraces get damp?
Many are built from soft yellow stock brick with solid walls and suspended timber floors. Leaking gutters, worn pointing, raised paths and blocked air bricks all let moisture build up. Some streets near Milton Creek are also low-lying. We find the real cause first, then fix that before treating the walls.
Can you work on older buildings in Milton Regis?
Yes. Milton Regis has timber-framed and older brick buildings inside a conservation area, and some are listed. Loft insulation does not change how a house looks, but listed homes may need consent, so check with Swale Borough Council. We use breathable materials that suit older buildings.
Is spray foam a problem in my Sittingbourne 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 at sale or remortgage. We remove it by hand and give you a Certificate of Removal and a 10-year guarantee.
Do newer Sittingbourne homes need more loft insulation?
Sometimes. Homes built in the last few decades usually have some insulation, but it is often thinner than today's levels or flattened under boards laid straight on top. We check depth and condition, top up to 300mm of Knauf mineral wool and fit raised boarding. Insulation carries a 10-year guarantee.
What happens at a free survey in Sittingbourne?
We check the loft, roof timbers, 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 pressure. If nothing needs doing, we tell you. Damp proofing work carries a 25-year insurance-backed guarantee.
Free survey in Sittingbourne, and a price in writing
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