Loft insulation, spray foam removal and damp proofing in Stevenage
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Stevenage in Hertfordshire for loft insulation, loft boarding, spray foam removal and damp proofing. Loft and spray foam surveys are free, with a written price before any work starts.
Stevenage
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Stevenage homes
Stevenage was the first New Town named after the Second World War, in 1946, and it was built in planned neighbourhoods around a pedestrian town centre. Bedwell came first, then Broadwater, Shephall, Pin Green, Chells, Symonds Green and St Nicholas, with Great Ashby added much later. The original village survives as the Old Town, with its wide High Street and older brick and timber buildings.
That history means most Stevenage homes date from the 1950s to the 1970s: brick terraces, semis and maisonettes, many of them former council homes now privately owned. Lofts in these houses were insulated to the standards of the day, which were very low. Decades of storage have flattened what little there is, so the ceilings below lose far more heat than they should.
A loft top-up is usually the single most useful job we do here. We clear out squashed material where needed, lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm and fit raised boarding so you keep the loft for storage. In terraces we also check the party walls in the loft space, as gaps between houses let draughts and heat through.
Spray foam turns up in Stevenage too, often added to stop draughts through old roof tiles. It covers the rafters and can trap moisture against them. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so we remove it by hand. Damp is more often condensation in cold rooms than true rising damp, and we check ventilation and insulation before suggesting anything else.
Most common jobs in Stevenage
- Loft insulation top-ups in New Town homes
- Raised loft boarding for storage
- Spray foam removal before a sale
- Condensation and mould in cold rooms
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.
- 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)
- Spray foam removal in Birmingham: 40m² of Closed Cell Foam Removed and Loft Reinsulated in 2 Days (West Midlands)
Where we work around Stevenage
We cover SG1 and SG2 and the villages around Stevenage. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Stevenage
Which parts of Stevenage do you cover?
All of it. We cover the Old Town, Bedwell, Broadwater, Shephall, Pin Green, Chells, Symonds Green, St Nicholas and Great Ashby across SG1 and SG2, plus Hitchin and Letchworth nearby. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price.
Do 1950s and 60s Stevenage homes need more loft insulation?
Usually, yes. They were built when very little insulation was required, and decades of storage have squashed it. Current guidance is around 270mm. We lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm, backed by a 10-year guarantee, and can fit raised boarding over the top.
Can I keep using my loft for storage?
Yes. Boards laid straight onto insulation crush it and stop it working. We fit raised loft boarding that sits above the full 300mm depth, so you get a safe storage floor and keep the warmth in. Ask for boarding at your free survey and it goes on the written price.
Why is there mould in my Stevenage home?
In many New Town homes it is condensation, not rising damp. Cold ceilings under a poorly insulated loft and walls with little ventilation let moisture settle and mould grow. Better insulation and ventilation usually fix it. If water is coming through a wall, we trace the source first.
Will spray foam stop me selling my Stevenage home?
It can cause problems. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam because it hides the roof timbers. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and give you photos, a Certificate of Removal and a 10-year guarantee to show the buyer's surveyor.
What happens at a free survey in Stevenage?
We check the loft, the roof timbers, any spray foam and any damp or mould 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 tell you. Loft and spray foam surveys are free.
Free survey in Stevenage, and a price in writing
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