Spray Foam Removal in Sheffield: 50m² Loft Restored
Spray foam had been applied across the underside of the roof, hiding the structure from any surveyor who needed to look at it. We stripped it back, reopened the ventilation path and reinsulated the loft.
40 Checkatrade reviews in the last 12 months · £5 million public liability · 10-year workmanship guarantee, 25 years insurance-backed on damp proofing and cavity wall insulation
Verified reviews
What customers say
“We were in the middle of selling our house when the buyer's mortgage was declined due to spray foam insulation in the loft. From the first call the team were knowledgeable, honest and reassuring. The spray foam was removed professionally, the loft was left tidy, and most importantly we received full certification.”
Verified customer10/10Spray foam removal · BL3
“The team arrived and got straight on with the work, removing the old insulation and then straight on with installing the new. They were polite and answered questions we had, and when they had finished they cleaned up and asked us to have a look to see everything was alright. Very impressed.”
Carol O10/10Loft insulation · PO12
“Great — quickly installed, friendly and super tidy.”
Ryan F10/10Loft insulation · WF3
“We contacted EcoTrust after spray foam insulation in the loft caused problems with our house sale following the mortgage survey. They explained clearly why the foam was an issue and set out exactly what needed to be done. After completion we received the necessary paperwork, which was accepted by the surveyor, allowing the sale to move forward.”
Verified customer10/10Spray foam removal · M2
“The 2-man team arrived just after 8am and immediately covered the stair and landing carpet prior to starting. They explained exactly what they were going to do, hoovered the roof space following removal of the 2 layers of old insulation, then fitted the new wool insulation and hoovered all my carpets. Friendly, polite and professional.”
Verified customer10/10Loft insulation · CW11
“Really excellent job done. EcoTrust sorted out our damp porch area using damp course injections, salt neutralising treatment, a membrane as well as repointing and installing an air brick. It was plastered, left neat and tidy and ready for decorating. Liam's communication and advice was excellent throughout.”
Jess G10/10Damp proofing · CW9
“From initial contact they were highly professional and very thorough with their initial assessment. Very professional and easy to have around the home. Communication was excellent and they even phoned if they were going to be a little late. Kept us informed at all stages and invited us up into the loft to check on progress.”
Verified customer10/10Spray foam removal · BL5
“I would highly recommend EcoTrust. From start to finish they have been extremely professional. Booking in a survey was easy. Liam turned up on time, was very pleasant and informative, and gave me an instant quote which was very competitive. On the day the lads turned up on time, put down dust sheets and got on with the job in hand.”
Nigel B10/10Loft insulation · BB10
“We had ongoing damp issues throughout the downstairs of our home. Ben and Lee were excellent from start to finish. They carried out repointing works externally to resolve the source of water ingress, then completed a full damp proof course and installed a damp proof membrane internally. Everything was explained clearly from the outset.”
Verified customer9.33/10Damp proofing · M28
“No crappy selling technique, just the facts. Very understanding and helpful. They have done a great job at removing the spray foam and cleaning up after themselves as well. They hoovered everything — I think the loft is cleaner now than when they started.”
Verified customer10/10Spray foam removal · CW10
“I used EcoTrust to insulate and board my loft. The two installers who carried out the work were wonderful — really considerate, helpful in their advice, and they cleaned up after themselves and worked really hard throughout. I would have no hesitation in recommending the firm to anyone.”
Verified customer10/10Insulation & boarding · S36
“After recently having loft insulation replaced, EcoTrust came back to fix a hole in the ceiling and replaster. Ben and Lee were beyond any expectations we could have asked for. Being conscious of mess due to dogs in our home, they went above and beyond — there literally wasn't any. Would certainly use again.”
Simon R10/10Ceiling repair · SY10
“Very professional. Team worked well clearing and cleaning the loft space prior to installing new insulation. They were polite and respectful and kept me fully informed throughout.”
Deborah T10/10Loft insulation · WR3
“Polite and conscientious team. They worked hard and answered any questions we had. They took photos of the loft after they'd cleared it of boarding. After they'd put the insulation down they encouraged us to have a look. They vacuumed the carpet afterwards although they had put a polythene covering down to protect it.”
Valerie K10/10Loft insulation · LS24
“Very happy with the work completed removing some stubborn spray foam insulation from our loft. Hard working guys, very polite and friendly. Always kept us updated on progress and timescales. A great job and would highly recommend.”
Verified customer10/10Spray foam removal · DN14
“From when we had the survey to when the job was finished I can't fault anything. Everyone was friendly, professional and respectful to us and our property.”
Valerie W10/10Loft insulation · WS2
“My loft space was partially boarded and the works had left it full of dislodged old insulation and debris. I got a call immediately after requesting a quote and a visit the same week. Two men arrived and got straight to work, hardly stopping for a drink. I'm amazed they managed to keep my house so clean when they were filthy.”
Verified customer10/10Loft clearance · WN7
“Really impressed with the whole service. We had damp showing through the living-room wall and EcoTrust came out the next day. The explanation was clear and honest, and the team carried out the treatment quickly with no mess left behind. The wall has dried out perfectly and there's been no sign of damp returning.”
Spray foam had blocked inspection of the roof structure across the loft.
EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd removed the foam and restored a clear ventilation path in five working days.
The loft was reinsulated to 300mm with mineral wool and supplied with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
The finished space was surveyable again for the homeowner’s sale process.
Before — foam applied across the full slope, hiding the timbers and felt.During removal — the right-hand slope stripped back, foam bagged as it came off.
The problem
The foam had been sprayed straight onto the underside of the roof covering, across the full slope. That is the arrangement surveyors object to: with the foam in place, nobody can see the timbers, the battens or the felt behind it, so the condition of the roof cannot be signed off either way.
It also closed off the ventilation path at the eaves. Once air cannot move through a roof space, moisture has nowhere to go.
What we did
The foam was taken off by hand across the whole 50m² of roof slope, working down to the timbers and clearing the eaves so air could move through the loft again. Everything came out in bags rather than being dropped into the loft, and the space was cleaned down at the end of each day.
With the structure exposed and the ventilation reopened, the loft was reinsulated to 300mm with mineral wool.
The result
Five working days from start to finish. The roof structure is visible and can be inspected, the ventilation path is clear, and the insulation is at current depth.
The work carries a 10-year workmanship guarantee, and the loft was surveyable again in time for the homeowner’s sale to move forward.
Completed February 2025 · last updated March 2025
What we do
Three jobs, done properly, by an experienced team
Experienced, professional installers on every job. The surveyor who quotes it sets out the work, and we manage it from start to finish.
Spray Foam Removal
The most common reason people call us: a mortgage lender or surveyor has flagged spray foam in the loft and the sale has stalled.