Spray foam removal · Oldham, Greater Manchester
Spray foam removal in Oldham: 55m² of Open Cell Spray Foam Removed From Two Loft Areas
In August 2026, EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd removed 55m² of open cell spray foam from two loft areas in a house in Failsworth, Oldham, Greater Manchester, that was being prepared for sale. The team worked through tight eaves access and a loft with no ladder or light, and the homeowner received a Certificate of Removal and a 10-year guarantee.
The problem
The house had spray foam in the roof and was being prepared for sale. Our surveyor confirmed about 55m² of open cell spray foam across two loft areas.
Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam because it hides the rafters and felt, so their condition cannot be checked. Access was tight: the downstairs loft had no ladder or light, and the upstairs loft area could only be reached through the eaves.
What we did
- Free survey: measured about 55m² of open cell foam and noted the tight access, with extra time allowed for it.
- Brought our own ladders and lighting, as the downstairs loft had no loft ladder or light.
- Removed the open cell foam from the rafters in the main loft and, working in through the eaves, from the upstairs loft area.
- Took moisture readings on the exposed roof timbers.
- Bagged the removed foam, cleaned up and took all the waste away.
The result
The open cell spray foam has been removed from both loft areas, so the rafters and roof timbers can be seen and checked again ahead of the sale.
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 Oldham: questions we get asked
Should I remove spray foam before selling my house?
Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam because it hides the roof timbers, so buyers can struggle to get a clear survey. This Failsworth, Oldham house was being prepared for sale, so the owner had all 55m² of open cell foam removed and kept the Certificate of Removal for the paperwork.
Can you remove spray foam if the loft access is tight?
Yes. In this Oldham job the downstairs loft had no ladder or light and the upstairs loft area could only be reached through the eaves. We brought our own ladders and lighting, allowed extra time at the survey and removed the open cell foam from both areas.
What is open cell spray foam?
Open cell spray foam is a soft, spongy foam sprayed onto the underside of the roof between the rafters. It covers the felt and timbers, so nobody can see their condition. We removed 55m² of it from two loft areas in this Failsworth, Oldham house.
Do you get a certificate after spray foam removal?
Yes. Every EcoTrust spray foam removal comes with a Certificate of Removal and a 10-year guarantee. The homeowner in Failsworth, Oldham received both once the open cell foam had been cleared from the main loft and the upstairs loft area and the waste taken away.
Do you cover the rest of Oldham and Greater Manchester?
Yes. We remove spray foam across Oldham, including Failsworth, Chadderton, Royton and Shaw, and across Greater Manchester 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 for you.
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