Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Tewkesbury
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Tewkesbury 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.
Tewkesbury
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Tewkesbury homes
Tewkesbury sits where the Avon meets the Severn, and that shapes almost everything about its homes. The medieval town grew on a narrow strip of higher ground between the rivers and the Ham, so it built in tight rows of timber-framed houses with narrow alleys running between them. The historic centre around Church Street, High Street and Barton Street is a conservation area with many listed buildings, overlooked by the Norman abbey.
Flooding is part of life here. The town was badly hit in 2007, when the abbey stood on an island, and low-lying streets near the rivers still flood. Water that soaks into brick and timber-framed walls takes a long time to dry, and salts left behind keep pulling damp into plaster long after the water has gone.
Beyond the old centre, Priors Park, Newtown and Mitton have 20th century housing, while Northway, Ashchurch and Walton Cardiff have newer estates. These lofts are mostly simple to insulate well, but many were laid thin and later crushed under storage boards.
Old timber frames and spray foam do not mix well. Foam sprayed onto the roof 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 Tewkesbury
- Damp after flooding in older homes
- Spray foam removal before a sale or remortgage
- Loft insulation in timber-framed houses
- 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)
- 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)
Where we work around Tewkesbury
We cover GL20 and the villages around Tewkesbury. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Tewkesbury
Do you cover all of Tewkesbury?
Yes. We cover Tewkesbury across GL20, from the historic centre on Church Street, High Street and Barton Street out to Priors Park, Newtown, Mitton, Northway, Ashchurch and Walton Cardiff. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work is agreed.
Can you help with damp after flooding in Tewkesbury?
Yes. After a flood, brick and timber-framed walls can stay wet for months, and salts left in the plaster keep drawing moisture back. We assess how wet the walls are, find any ongoing source and recommend the right fix. Damp proofing we carry out comes with a 25-year insurance-backed guarantee.
Can you insulate the loft of a timber-framed house in Tewkesbury?
Usually, yes. Loft insulation goes inside the roof and does not change the look of the house. Many old buildings in the centre are listed, so check with Tewkesbury Borough Council before work starts. We use breathable mineral wool that suits old oak frames and lime plaster, and flag anything we notice.
Is spray foam a problem in my Tewkesbury home?
It can be. Foam stuck to the underside of a roof hides the timbers and can trap moisture against them, which is a real worry in an old frame. 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.
How much loft insulation should a Tewkesbury home have?
Current guidance is around 270mm. Many lofts in Priors Park and other 20th century homes have far less, or insulation squashed by boards. We lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm and can fit raised boarding so you keep your storage space. Insulation work comes with a 10-year guarantee.
What happens at a free survey in Tewkesbury?
We look at the loft, the roof timbers, ventilation, any spray foam and any damp walls, take photos and talk you through what we find. You then get a written price with no obligation. If nothing needs doing, we will say so. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free.
Free survey in Tewkesbury, and a price in writing
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