Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Swanley
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Swanley, Hextable and Crockenhill in Kent for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing, from our nearby Sevenoaks office. Surveys for spray foam and insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work starts.
Swanley
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Swanley homes
Swanley is close to our Sevenoaks office, just off the M25 and M20 on the edge of London. The town grew around its railway junction in the Victorian era, but most of its homes were built after the Second World War. Rows of post-war semis, terraces and maisonettes make up much of BR8, with newer infill and small estates added since.
Post-war homes have their own patterns. Lofts were usually insulated years ago to a fraction of today's depth, and many were boarded straight over the joists, squashing what little was there. Some have low-pitched roofs with tight access. A proper top-up to 300mm of Knauf mineral wool and raised boarding is often the single best upgrade.
Hextable, Crockenhill and Swanley Village bring older homes into the mix, including Victorian cottages with solid brick walls. Damp in these usually comes from leaking gutters, failed pointing, raised ground levels or blocked air bricks rather than a failed damp course. In cavity-walled post-war homes, condensation and mould around cold corners and windows are just as common.
Spray foam is a common call from Swanley. It is sold as a cheap way to stop draughts and hold up old tiles, but it covers the roof timbers and can trap moisture against them. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so we remove it by hand and give you a Certificate of Removal, photos and a 10-year guarantee.
Most common jobs in Swanley
- Loft insulation top-ups in post-war semis
- Spray foam removal before a sale or remortgage
- Condensation and mould in cold corners
- Damp in older Hextable and Crockenhill cottages
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 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 Swanley
We cover BR8 and the villages around Swanley. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Swanley
Do you cover Swanley and Hextable?
Yes. We cover Swanley across BR8, including Hextable, Crockenhill and Swanley Village, plus Dartford, Orpington and Sidcup. Swanley is a short drive from our Sevenoaks office. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work is agreed.
Is loft insulation worth topping up in a post-war Swanley home?
Usually, yes. Many post-war lofts were insulated decades ago to a fraction of today's levels, then boarded straight over the joists. Heat escapes through the gaps and squashed patches. We top up to 300mm of Knauf mineral wool and fit raised boarding so you keep your storage. Insulation carries a 10-year guarantee.
Why do I get mould in the corners of my Swanley home?
Black mould in corners, behind furniture and around windows is usually condensation, not rising damp. It forms where warm, moist air meets a cold surface, often under a poorly insulated loft. We check insulation, ventilation and the walls at the survey and tell you honestly whether you need damp treatment at all.
Is spray foam a problem in my Swanley 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.
How quickly can you survey in Swanley?
Swanley is close to our Sevenoaks office, so we can usually get a surveyor out soon after you call. We look at the loft, timbers, any spray foam and any damp, take photos and give you a written price. Call 0800 870 8086 or book online to arrange a time.
What happens at a free survey in Swanley?
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 Swanley, and a price in writing
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