Spray foam removal · Birmingham, West Midlands
Spray foam removal in Birmingham: 40m² of Open Cell Spray Foam Removed in One Day
In August 2026, EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd removed 40m² of open cell spray foam from the roof of a loft in Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, along with a temporary membrane. The rafters and the underside of the roof are back on show, and the homeowner received a Certificate of Removal and a 10-year guarantee.
The problem
The loft had open cell spray foam on the underside of the roof. Our surveyor measured 40m² of foam, with a temporary membrane that also had to come out.
With foam covering the rafters and the underside of the roof, their condition could not be checked, and many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam for that reason. The homeowner cleared their belongings from the loft before we started.
What we did
- Free survey: measured 40m² of open cell foam and the temporary membrane, and agreed a fixed written price.
- Removed the open cell foam from between the rafters across the whole roof.
- Took out the temporary membrane.
- Took moisture readings on the exposed rafters.
- Bagged all the removed foam and took it away.
The result
The 40m² of open cell foam is gone, so the rafters, purlins and the underside of the roof are on show and can be inspected. The job was planned as one day on site.
The homeowner has a Certificate of Removal for the spray foam, and the work is covered by EcoTrust's 10-year guarantee.
Spray foam removal in Birmingham: questions we get asked
How long does spray foam removal take?
It depends on the area and access. This Yardley, Birmingham loft had 40m² of open cell foam and a temporary membrane, and it was booked as a one-day job. Larger lofts, closed cell foam or tight access can take two or three days.
What can you see once spray foam is removed?
Once the foam is off, the rafters, purlins and the underside of the roof are on show again, so a surveyor can check the roof timbers. In this Yardley, Birmingham loft that was the result after the 40m² of open cell foam and the temporary membrane came out.
Why do homeowners have spray foam removed?
Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam because it hides the roof timbers, so their condition cannot be checked. Removing it, as we did with 40m² of open cell foam in this Yardley, Birmingham loft, puts the rafters back on show and comes with a Certificate of Removal.
Do I need to empty my loft before spray foam removal?
It helps. In this Birmingham job the homeowner removed their belongings before we arrived, so the team could start straight away. Your surveyor will tell you at the free survey what needs moving and whether we can help with it.
Do you cover the rest of Birmingham and the West Midlands?
Yes. We remove spray foam across Birmingham, including Yardley, Acocks Green, Sheldon and Hodge Hill, and across the West Midlands and most of England from our Manchester and Sevenoaks offices. Book a free survey online or call 0800 870 8086 and we will confirm a date.
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