Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Tenterden
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Tenterden and the surrounding Wealden villages in Kent for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing, from our Sevenoaks office. Surveys for spray foam and insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work starts.
Tenterden
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Tenterden homes
Tenterden is a Wealden market town with a wide, tree-lined High Street and a large conservation area. Many of its buildings are listed, and the town is full of timber-framed houses, white weatherboarding, tile hanging and old red brick. Smallhythe, St Michaels and the surrounding villages share the same character.
Timber-framed and old brick homes were built to breathe. Cement render, cement pointing, plastic paints and modern renders on infill panels trap moisture, which then shows as damp, rot in sole plates and flaking plaster. The Weald Clay around the town also holds water. We find the cause first and use breathable, lime-friendly methods rather than a quick chemical fix.
Old lofts here are often small, steep or crossed by heavy timbers, so insulation has to be laid with care around them and with ventilation kept clear. In St Michaels and the newer streets on the edges of Tenterden, homes are mostly 20th century and later, where a straightforward top-up to 300mm of Knauf mineral wool and raised boarding does the job.
Spray foam is the last thing an old timber roof needs. Sprayed onto the underside of tiles, it hides the rafters and can trap moisture against them. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, especially on older and listed homes. We remove it by hand and give you a Certificate of Removal, photos and a 10-year guarantee.
Most common jobs in Tenterden
- Breathable work on timber-framed and listed homes
- Spray foam removal from old timber roofs
- Damp in old brick and weatherboarded houses
- Loft insulation top-ups in St Michaels and newer homes
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 boarding in Lancing: 16.5m² Loft Stripped, Insulated to 300mm and Boarded on Raised Legs (West Sussex)
- Spray foam removal in Shrewsbury: 64m² of Open Cell Spray Foam Removed From Bitumen Felt in 2 Days (Shropshire)
- Loft insulation in Southam: 30m² Loft Upgraded From 50mm to 300mm in One Day (Warwickshire)
Where we work around Tenterden
We cover TN30 and the villages around Tenterden. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Tenterden
Do you cover Tenterden and nearby villages?
Yes. We cover Tenterden across TN30, including St Michaels and Smallhythe, plus Rolvenden, Biddenden and the villages towards Ashford. Kent is covered 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.
Can you insulate a listed or timber-framed house in Tenterden?
Often, yes. We use breathable mineral wool laid around old timbers, with ventilation kept clear. Many Tenterden homes are listed or in the conservation area, so check with Ashford Borough Council about consent first. We flag anything that may need permission at the survey and work to suit the building.
Why do old Tenterden houses get damp?
Timber-framed and old brick homes were built with lime and need to breathe. Cement render, cement pointing and plastic paints trap moisture, which then causes damp patches and rot in timbers. The Weald Clay also holds water. We trace the actual cause and use breathable repairs rather than a quick chemical fix.
Is spray foam a problem in an old Tenterden roof?
It can be. Foam on the underside of tiles hides the rafters and can trap moisture against old timbers. 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 much loft insulation should a Tenterden home have?
Current guidance is around 270mm of mineral wool, and we install Knauf mineral wool to 300mm where the loft allows. Older lofts with heavy timbers need careful laying and clear ventilation. Newer homes in St Michaels are usually simple top-ups. Insulation carries a 10-year guarantee.
What happens at a free survey in Tenterden?
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 Tenterden, and a price in writing
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