Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Southampton
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Southampton in Hampshire for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Surveys are free, and you get a written price before any work starts.
Southampton
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Southampton homes
Southampton is a port city between the rivers Test and Itchen. The Old Town still has long stretches of its medieval walls and the Bargate, but the Blitz of 1940 destroyed much of the centre, so a lot of central Southampton was rebuilt after the war. That gives the city a real mix of old and new side by side.
The Victorian and Edwardian city survives in Shirley, Freemantle, Portswood, Bevois Valley, St Denys and Woolston, with streets of brick terraces and bay-fronted semis. Bassett and Highfield have larger villas. Around the university in Portswood and Highfield many of these homes are now rented, and landlords often need lofts insulated and damp sorted between tenancies.
Solid brick terraces bring the usual damp problems: failed or bridged damp courses, blocked air bricks under timber floors, and condensation in busy shared houses. Homes near the rivers and the waterfront also take wind-driven rain. We test and trace the source first, because condensation and rain penetration are often mistaken for rising damp.
Post-war estates such as Harefield, Thornhill, Millbrook, Lordshill and Weston have cavity-wall houses where loft insulation is often thin or compressed. Topping up to Knauf mineral wool at 300mm makes a clear difference. Spray foam turns up across the city too. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so we remove it by hand and clean the timbers back.
Most common jobs in Southampton
- Damp in Victorian terraces
- Loft insulation in post-war estates
- Spray foam removal before a sale
- Landlord loft and damp work
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.
- Damp proofing in Doncaster: Damp Walls Stripped, Treated and Replastered in 4 Days (South Yorkshire)
- Spray foam removal in Birmingham: 40m² of Closed Cell Foam Removed and Loft Reinsulated in 2 Days (West Midlands)
- Loft boarding in Lancing: 16.5m² Loft Stripped, Insulated to 300mm and Boarded on Raised Legs (West Sussex)
Where we work around Southampton
We cover SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17, SO18 and SO19 and the villages around Southampton. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Southampton
Which parts of Southampton do you cover?
All of the city, across SO14 to SO19. That includes the city centre, Shirley, Freemantle, Portswood, Highfield, Bassett, Bitterne, Woolston, Sholing, Harefield, Thornhill, Millbrook and Lordshill. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do you work for landlords in Southampton?
Yes. Many homes around Portswood and Highfield are rented, and landlords often need lofts insulated or damp dealt with between tenancies. We work to agreed dates, take photos before and after, and give you a written price and paperwork for your records. Insulation comes with a 10-year guarantee.
Is it rising damp or condensation in my Southampton house?
It is often condensation, especially in busy shared homes with drying washing and little ventilation. Rising damp shows as a tide mark low on walls, while condensation shows as mould around windows and corners. We test and trace the cause first, so you only pay for the right fix.
Why is spray foam a problem in Southampton homes?
Foam stuck under the roof hides the rafters and can hold 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 provide a Certificate of Removal and photos for your surveyor.
How much loft insulation should a Southampton home have?
Current guidance is around 270mm. Many terraces and post-war homes in the city have far less, or insulation squashed by storage. We clear old material where needed and lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm, with raised boarding if you want to keep using the loft for storage.
What happens at a free survey in Southampton?
We check the loft, the roof timbers, any spray foam and any damp walls or floors, 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 say so. Spray foam and loft surveys are free.
Free survey in Southampton, and a price in writing
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