Spray foam removal, loft insulation and damp proofing in Yeovil
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd removes spray foam, fits loft insulation and boarding, and fixes damp in homes across Yeovil, South Somerset. We work on everything from Ham stone cottages to modern estates on the edge of town. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts.
Yeovil
Spray foam, loft insulation and damp in Yeovil homes
Yeovil and the villages around it are known for golden Ham stone, quarried at nearby Ham Hill. You see it in older town centre buildings and in cottages across the surrounding villages, often with lime mortar and stone or clay tile roofs. Like other soft limestones it needs to breathe, so cement pointing, plastic paints and spray foam can all trap moisture in the walls and roof.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces fill the streets around the centre, many in brick with slate roofs, solid walls and modest lofts. Further out, interwar and postwar estates give way to newer developments to the north and west of the town such as Lufton and Brimsmore. Newer homes usually have easy lofts, but many older ones still have thin insulation well below current guidance.
Spray foam can be found in Yeovil homes of every age, often sold door to door as a fix for draughts or slipped tiles. In older roofs it hides the condition of battens and rafters and can hold condensation against them. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers back, take before and after photos and give you paperwork for your records.
Damp in Yeovil homes usually comes from the outside: blocked gutters and downpipes, ground levels built up against walls, cracked render or cement pointing on older stone. We trace the cause first, fix it properly, then deal with the inside. In the loft we lay mineral wool to 270mm to 300mm and fit raised boarding where you want storage.
Most common jobs in Yeovil
- Spray foam removal in older stone and brick homes
- Breathable work on Ham stone properties
- Loft insulation top-ups and raised boarding
- Damp from gutters, ground levels and cement pointing
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)
- 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 Yeovil
We cover BA20, BA21 and BA22 and the villages around Yeovil. Not on the list? Call 0800 870 8086, we almost certainly still reach you.
Questions we get in Yeovil
Do you cover all of Yeovil?
Yes. We cover the whole town and surrounding villages, including the BA20, BA21 and BA22 postcode areas, out towards Sherborne, Martock and Crewkerne. Surveys are free and you get a written price before any work starts, so you can make a decision with all the facts.
Is spray foam a problem in Ham stone cottages?
It is a poor match. Ham stone and lime mortar need to breathe, and foam sprayed under old roofs holds moisture against rafters and battens while hiding them from view. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, especially in older stone properties, so removal is often worth doing sooner rather than later.
Why is my older Yeovil house damp?
Usually because moisture cannot escape. Cement pointing or render on stone, blocked gutters and ground levels above the damp course are common causes, along with condensation. We trace the source first and fix that, rather than covering it up or injecting chemicals into walls that need to breathe.
Can I sell a house in Yeovil with spray foam in the loft?
You can, but many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, so it often slows a sale or knocks the price. We remove it by hand, clean the timbers back and give you before and after photos plus paperwork your buyer's surveyor can check. Get it booked before you list.
My home is listed or in a conservation area. Can you help?
Yes. We remove foam carefully by hand and use breathable insulation that suits older buildings. Listed homes may need consent for some changes, so check with Somerset Council before work starts. We give you a written description of the proposed work to help with that conversation.
How much loft insulation should I have?
Current guidance is around 270mm of mineral wool. Many older lofts still have 100mm or less. We clear old material where needed, lay new insulation to 270mm to 300mm, and fit raised boarding if you want storage without squashing the insulation underneath.
Free survey in Yeovil, and a price in writing
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