Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Stroud
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Stroud and the Five Valleys in Gloucestershire for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Stroud
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Stroud homes
Stroud was built on the wool cloth trade. Mills sat along the streams of the Five Valleys, and the weavers' cottages, terraces and clothiers' houses climbed the steep hillsides around them. Most of the older housing is Cotswold limestone, and much of the district lies in the Cotswolds National Landscape, with conservation areas covering the town centre and the old mill valleys.
Those hillsides cause damp. Many cottages in the Uplands, Rodborough, Chalford and Nailsworth are cut into the slope, so the back wall sits against earth and groundwater runs towards it. Solid limestone walls were built with lime mortar to breathe, and later cement render, cement pointing and plastic paint often trap that moisture inside.
Away from the old core, Cainscross, Stonehouse and the edges of town have interwar semis, post-war estates and newer housing. These are the lofts where insulation was laid thin decades ago, squashed under storage or never topped up, and where a proper top-up and raised boarding make the quickest difference.
Spray foam turns up in Stroud too, often sold as a fix for draughty stone cottages. Sprayed onto the roof it hides the timbers and can trap moisture against them. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, which matters when you sell or remortgage. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and refit breathable Knauf mineral wool to 300mm.
Most common jobs in Stroud
- Damp in hillside stone cottages
- Spray foam removal before a sale or remortgage
- Loft insulation top-ups in post-war 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.
- Loft insulation in Southam: 30m² Loft Upgraded From 50mm to 300mm in One Day (Warwickshire)
- Spray foam removal in Shrewsbury: 64m² of Open Cell Spray Foam Removed From Bitumen Felt in 2 Days (Shropshire)
- Damp proofing in Doncaster: Damp Walls Stripped, Treated and Replastered in 4 Days (South Yorkshire)
Where we work around Stroud
We cover GL5, GL6 and GL10 and the villages around Stroud. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Stroud
Do you cover all of Stroud?
Yes. We cover Stroud across GL5, GL6 and GL10, including the Uplands, Rodborough, Cainscross, Stonehouse, Nailsworth, Minchinhampton, Chalford and Painswick. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work is agreed, with no pressure to go ahead.
Why are hillside cottages in Stroud prone to damp?
Many are built into the slope, so the rear wall holds back earth and groundwater runs towards it. Solid limestone walls also rely on lime mortar to dry out, and cement render or pointing stops that. We find where the water is getting in before recommending anything, and use breathable materials on old stone.
Can you insulate a loft in the Stroud conservation areas?
Usually, yes. Loft insulation goes inside the roof and does not change how a house looks from the street. Listed buildings may still need consent, so check with Stroud District Council first. We use breathable mineral wool that suits old timbers and limestone, and we flag anything we spot at the survey.
Is spray foam a problem in a Cotswold stone cottage?
It can be. Foam on the underside of a stone tile or slate roof hides the timbers and can trap moisture against them, and old cottages need to breathe. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it often comes up at sale or remortgage. We remove it by hand and provide a Certificate of Removal.
How much loft insulation should a Stroud home have?
Current guidance is around 270mm. Many lofts in older and post-war Stroud homes have far less, or insulation crushed under boxes. We lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm, clear damaged material where needed and fit raised boarding so you keep your storage. Insulation work carries a 10-year guarantee.
What happens at a free survey in Stroud?
We check the loft, roof timbers, ventilation, 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 obligation. If nothing needs doing, we tell you. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free.
Free survey in Stroud, and a price in writing
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