Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Wells
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers the city of Wells in Somerset for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Wells
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Wells homes
Wells is England's smallest city, and its historic core is remarkable. The cathedral, the Bishop's Palace and the medieval houses of Vicars' Close sit alongside Georgian and older town houses on the High Street and Market Place. Most of the centre is a conservation area and a large share of the buildings are listed, built mainly in local stone.
The city takes its name from the springs that rise in the Bishop's Palace grounds, and water is never far away. Wells sits at the foot of the Mendip Hills, with water running off the limestone above and the flat, low Somerset Levels stretching away to the south west. Old solid stone walls here soak up rain and ground moisture, and they need to dry out to stay healthy.
Outside the centre, most homes are 20th century semis, terraces and bungalows, with newer estates on the edges of the city. These usually have simple lofts that are quick to improve, but many still have thin, old insulation or boards laid straight on top of it.
Damp-prone stone and spray foam are a poor mix. Foam on the underside of a 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 Wells
- Damp in solid stone town houses
- Spray foam removal before a sale or remortgage
- Loft insulation top-ups in 20th century 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 Wells
We cover BA5 and the villages around Wells. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Wells
Do you cover all of Wells?
Yes. We cover the whole of Wells in BA5, from the historic centre around the cathedral and Market Place to the newer estates on the edge of the city, plus nearby villages towards Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet and Cheddar. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, with a written price.
Why do old stone houses in Wells get damp?
Solid stone walls have no cavity, so they rely on drying out. Water running off the Mendips, high ground levels, failed gutters and cement render or pointing all trap moisture inside. We find where the water is coming from first, then fix it with breathable materials that suit old stone.
Can you insulate a listed house in Wells?
Often, yes. Loft insulation sits inside the roof and does not change the outside of the building. Wells has a lot of listed buildings, so check with Somerset Council about listed building consent before work starts. We use breathable mineral wool that suits old timbers and stone, and flag anything we spot.
Is spray foam a problem in my Wells home?
It can be. Foam stuck to the roof hides the timbers and can trap moisture against them, which matters in damp old stone buildings. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it often comes up at sale or remortgage. We remove it by hand and provide a Certificate of Removal and a 10-year guarantee.
How much loft insulation should a Wells home have?
Current guidance is around 270mm. Many lofts in Wells have far less, especially in older semis and bungalows, or the insulation has been crushed under boards. We lay Knauf mineral wool to 300mm and can fit raised boarding so you keep storage space. Insulation work carries a 10-year guarantee.
What happens at a free survey in Wells?
We look at the loft, roof timbers, ventilation, 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 obligation. If nothing needs doing, we will tell you. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free.
Free survey in Wells, and a price in writing
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