Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Trowbridge
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Trowbridge, the county town of Wiltshire, for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Trowbridge
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Trowbridge homes
Trowbridge was one of the great West Country woollen cloth towns. The wealth of that trade left grand clothiers' houses along Fore Street and the Parade, old mill buildings by the River Biss, and streets of weavers' cottages and Victorian terraces. Much of the older stock is built from local limestone, and the town centre is a conservation area with a good number of listed buildings.
Stone homes like these were built to breathe. Solid limestone walls with lime mortar let moisture in and out, but decades of cement pointing, cement render and modern paint stop them drying. Add a low spot near the Biss or a garden built up against the wall, and you get damp patches, flaking plaster and musty rooms.
Trowbridge has grown a lot since the war. Studley Green, Seymour and Lower Studley have large areas of 20th century housing, Hilperton has spread out, and Paxcroft Mead and the newer estates to the east are much more recent. Older lofts here are often thin or squashed under storage, while even newer ones can have gaps at the eaves.
Spray foam is something we see across Wiltshire, often sold as a quick roof fix. It covers 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 Trowbridge
- Damp in limestone cottages and terraces
- 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 Trowbridge
We cover BA14 and the villages around Trowbridge. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Trowbridge
Do you cover all of Trowbridge?
Yes. We cover Trowbridge across BA14, including the town centre, Hilperton, Studley Green, Seymour, Lower Studley and Paxcroft Mead, plus Southwick and Staverton. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work is agreed, with no pressure.
Why do older Trowbridge homes suffer from damp?
Solid limestone walls were built with lime mortar so moisture could escape. Cement pointing, cement render and modern paints trap it instead, and high ground levels or leaking gutters add more water. We trace the real source before suggesting anything, and use breathable materials that suit old stone.
Can you insulate a loft in the Trowbridge conservation area?
Usually, yes. Loft insulation goes inside the roof and does not change how the house looks. Listed clothiers' houses and cottages may still need listed building consent, so check with Wiltshire Council first. We use breathable mineral wool that suits old timbers and stone, and flag anything we spot.
Is spray foam a problem in my Trowbridge home?
It can be. Foam stuck to the underside of the roof hides the timbers and can trap moisture against them. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it often comes up when people sell 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 Trowbridge home have?
Current guidance is around 270mm. Many lofts in Studley Green, Seymour and other post-war areas have far less, or insulation crushed under boards and boxes. We lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm and can fit raised boarding so you keep your storage. Insulation work carries a 10-year guarantee.
What happens at a free survey in Trowbridge?
We check the loft, roof timbers, ventilation, any spray foam and any damp walls, take photos and explain what we find in plain English. Then you get a written price with no obligation. If nothing needs doing, we will tell you. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free.
Free survey in Trowbridge, and a price in writing
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