Spray foam removal · Kingswinford, West Midlands
Spray foam removal in Kingswinford: 85m² of Open Cell Foam Removed in 2 Days
In May 2026, EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd removed 85m² of open cell spray foam from a loft in Kingswinford, Dudley, West Midlands (DY6), where the foam covered the roof trusses, the bitumen roofing felt and part of a gable wall. Over 2 days the team cleared the foam from the roof and gable, then laid 50m² of 100mm loft insulation.
The problem
The loft had 85m² of open cell spray foam across the underside of the roof, covering the trussed rafters and the bitumen roofing felt, with a small area of foam on the gable wall as well.
Foam on a roof hides the timbers so their condition cannot be checked, and it can hold moisture against them. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam for that reason. Our surveyor found the bitumen felt underneath in good condition, so the job was a careful strip back rather than a roof repair.
What we did
- Free survey: measured 85m² of open cell foam, checked the bitumen felt and quoted for removal plus 50m² of new 100mm insulation.
- Used the existing loft ladder and loft lights for safe access throughout the job.
- Removed the open cell spray foam from the trussed rafters and the bitumen roofing felt, leaving the felt intact.
- Stripped the small area of foam from the gable wall.
- Took moisture readings on the exposed roof timbers once the foam was off.
- Laid 50m² of 100mm loft insulation on the loft floor.
- Bagged and removed all the foam and waste from site.
The result
All 85m² of open cell spray foam is gone from the roof and gable. The trusses, felt and blockwork gable are open again, so the roof can be inspected, and 50m² of the loft floor has a new 100mm layer of insulation.
The job took 2 days and is covered by EcoTrust's 10-year guarantee.
Spray foam removal in Kingswinford: questions we get asked
How long does it take to remove 85m² of spray foam?
This Kingswinford loft had 85m² of open cell foam on the trusses, felt and part of a gable wall, and our team cleared it in 2 days, including 50m² of new 100mm insulation. A smaller loft of around 40m² can often be cleared in a single day.
Can spray foam be removed from bitumen roofing felt?
Yes. In Kingswinford the foam had been sprayed onto bitumen felt that was still in good condition. We took the open cell foam off carefully, leaving the felt intact, so the felt and the roof trusses can be seen and checked again without any roof repair.
What happens to the loft insulation after spray foam removal?
Once the foam is off the roof, the loft floor needs to keep the heat in instead. On this Kingswinford job we laid 50m² of 100mm insulation on the loft floor after the foam was removed, then bagged every bit of waste and took it away.
Why do homeowners have spray foam taken out?
Foam on the underside of a roof hides the rafters and can hold moisture against them. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, which can make selling or remortgaging harder. Removal opens the roof back up so its condition can be checked properly by a surveyor.
Do you cover the rest of Kingswinford and the West Midlands?
Yes. We remove spray foam across Kingswinford, including Wordsley, Wall Heath, Brierley Hill and Stourbridge, 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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