Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Worcester
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd covers Worcester and the rest of Worcestershire for spray foam removal, loft insulation, loft boarding and damp proofing. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Worcester
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Worcester homes
Worcester packs a lot of history into a small city. Friar Street and the streets around the cathedral keep timber-framed Tudor buildings, while Foregate Street and Britannia Square show off Georgian and Regency brick and stucco. Barbourne, the Arboretum and St John's are full of Victorian and Edwardian terraces and villas, many with solid walls and slate roofs.
The Severn runs right through the city, and Worcester regularly sees flooding along the riverside, around Hylton Road and in parts of St John's. Even away from flood water, homes near the river can sit on damp ground, and older solid-walled terraces pick up rising and penetrating damp. We trace the cause first, from gutters and render to bridged damp courses, then fix it.
Post-war Worcester spread out to Ronkswood, Tolladine and Dines Green, then to the large Warndon Villages and St Peter's developments later in the century. These homes have accessible lofts where insulation is often thin or squashed by storage, and where a proper top-up to 270mm to 300mm with raised boarding makes a real difference to comfort.
Spray foam is often sold as a quick fix for draughty roofs. In a timber-framed or older roof it is a bigger risk, because old timbers need air around them and foam can trap moisture and hide decay. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and give you photos and paperwork for your surveyor.
Most common jobs in Worcester
- Damp in Severn-side and Victorian homes
- 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.
- Spray foam removal in Birmingham: 40m² of Closed Cell Foam Removed and Loft Reinsulated in 2 Days (West Midlands)
- 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)
Where we work around Worcester
We cover WR1, WR2, WR3, WR4 and WR5 and the villages around Worcester. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Worcester
Do you cover all of Worcester?
Yes. We cover Worcester across WR1 to WR5, from the city centre and St John's out to Barbourne, Claines, Warndon Villages, Ronkswood and St Peter's, plus Malvern, Droitwich Spa and Pershore. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free, and you get a written price before any work is agreed.
Does living near the Severn cause damp in Worcester homes?
It can add to it. Low-lying homes near the river can sit on damp ground, and older solid-walled houses draw that moisture up. Most damp still comes from something fixable, such as blocked gutters, bridged damp courses or cement render. We trace the actual cause first, then fix the outside as well as the inside.
Can you work on a timber-framed or listed house in Worcester?
Often, yes. Loft insulation and spray foam removal happen inside the roof and do not change how the house looks. Listed homes may still need listed building consent, so check with Worcester City Council's planning team first. We use breathable materials that suit old oak, brick and lime, and flag anything we spot.
Is spray foam a problem in my Worcester 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 when people sell or remortgage. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and give you photos and paperwork to show your surveyor.
Do homes in Warndon Villages or St Peter's need more loft insulation?
Often, yes. Many were built with less insulation than today's guidance of around 270mm, and storage squashes what is there. We lay new mineral wool to 270mm to 300mm where needed and fit raised boarding on legs, so you keep your storage space without losing heat through the ceiling.
What happens at a free survey in Worcester?
We check the loft, the roof timbers, 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 pressure and no obligation. If nothing needs doing, we will tell you that too. Surveys for spray foam removal and loft insulation are free.
Free survey in Worcester, and a price in writing
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