Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Tunbridge Wells
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Royal Tunbridge Wells and Southborough 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.
Tunbridge Wells
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Tunbridge Wells homes
Tunbridge Wells grew as a spa town around the Pantiles and the Common. Calverley Park and the streets nearby are Regency and early Victorian, built in stucco and local sandstone, and large Victorian villas fill much of the rest of the centre. A big conservation area covers the town, and there are a great many listed buildings.
Those big period houses bring big lofts, often with thin, patchy insulation and boards laid straight on the joists. Stucco and soft sandstone need to breathe, and hidden gutters, parapets and valley gutters overflow when blocked, letting water into walls unseen. Basements and lower ground floors on the town's slopes are common damp spots too.
St John's and Southborough in TN4 have rows of Victorian terraces and cottages, while Sherwood, Showfields and Ravenswood in TN2 are largely post-war and later estates. In these homes, a top-up to 300mm of Knauf mineral wool and raised boarding is usually the most useful job, and condensation is more often the culprit than true rising damp.
Spray foam turns up in period and post-war homes alike, often sold as a fix for an old roof. It hides the timbers and can trap moisture against them. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it often surfaces at sale or remortgage. We remove it by hand and give you a Certificate of Removal, photos and a 10-year guarantee.
Most common jobs in Tunbridge Wells
- Damp in stucco and sandstone period homes
- Spray foam removal before a sale or remortgage
- Loft insulation in large Victorian villas
- Raised loft boarding in post-war 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 Tunbridge Wells
We cover TN1, TN2 and TN4 and the villages around Tunbridge Wells. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Tunbridge Wells
Do you cover all of Tunbridge Wells?
Yes. We cover Tunbridge Wells across TN1, TN2 and TN4, from the Pantiles and Calverley Park out to St John's, Southborough, Sherwood and Showfields, plus Rusthall and Crowborough. Kent is covered from our Sevenoaks office. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, with a written price.
Why do period homes in Tunbridge Wells get damp?
Stucco and local sandstone need to breathe, and cement repairs or plastic paints trap moisture. Hidden gutters, parapets and valley gutters overflow when blocked, letting water into walls where you cannot see it. Basements on sloping streets are prone to damp too. We find the actual source first, then fix it.
Can you insulate a listed house in Tunbridge Wells?
Often, yes. Loft insulation sits inside the roof and does not change how the house looks. Much of the town is a conservation area with many listed buildings, so check with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council about consent first. We use breathable mineral wool that suits old timbers and stonework.
Is spray foam a problem in my Tunbridge Wells 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 much loft insulation should a Tunbridge Wells home have?
Current guidance is around 270mm of mineral wool, and we install Knauf mineral wool to 300mm. Large Victorian villas often have thin insulation under old boards, and post-war homes in TN2 are often well short too. We top up and fit raised boarding. Insulation carries a 10-year guarantee.
What happens at a free survey in Tunbridge Wells?
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 Tunbridge Wells, and a price in writing
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