Spray foam removal · Stockport, Greater Manchester
Spray foam removal in Stockport: 40m² of Leftover Open Cell Foam Cleared and 45m² of SuperFOIL Fitted in 2 Days
In November 2026, EcoTrust Roofing & Insulation Ltd cleared 40m² of open cell spray foam left on the rafters and tiles by an earlier removal at a 3-bed semi in Marple, Stockport, Greater Manchester. Over 2 days the team took the roof back to the timbers, fitted 45m² of SuperFOIL SF19+ insulation to the rafters and made good the loft insulation, with a Certificate of Removal and a 10-year guarantee.
The problem
The homeowner had already paid to have open cell spray foam taken out of the loft, but the earlier removal had left foam stuck to the rafters and the underside of the tiles across about 40m². She was worried it could cause problems when selling the house.
The foam had been sprayed straight onto the tiles and the roof covering was in poor condition, so it had to be removed carefully from inside. Many lenders and surveyors are cautious about spray foam, and her lender or surveyor wanted it dealt with. There was also no loft ladder at the property.
What we did
- Free survey: inspected the roof, photographed the foam residue on the rafters, took moisture readings and agreed the price on the day.
- Cleared all the remaining open cell spray foam from 40m² of rafters, back to the timbers and the underside of the tiles, working from inside because of the poor roof covering.
- Lifted and bagged the existing loft insulation so the work area was clear.
- Fitted 45m² of SuperFOIL SF19+ to the rafters, with every joint overlapped and taped.
- Relaid and made good the existing loft insulation across the floor.
- Bagged and removed all the foam and waste from site, and issued a Certificate of Removal.
The result
The 40m² of foam residue left by the earlier removal is gone, leaving the rafters and tiles clear, and the roof is now lined with 45m² of SuperFOIL SF19+. The existing loft insulation has been put back across the floor. The job took 2 days.
The homeowner has a Certificate of Removal for her lender or surveyor and a 10-year guarantee for the work.
Spray foam removal in Stockport: questions we get asked
Can you fix a spray foam removal that was not done properly?
Yes. In Marple, Stockport an earlier removal had left open cell foam stuck to about 40m² of rafters and tiles. We cleared it back to the bare timbers and the underside of the tiles from inside, then bagged it and took it away, and issued a Certificate of Removal.
Why do people 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 seen and checked properly.
Can spray foam be removed when it was sprayed straight onto the tiles?
Yes, but it needs care. On this Stockport job the foam was sprayed directly onto the tiles and the roof covering was poor, so our team removed it by hand from inside the loft, working back to the timbers and tiles without disturbing the roof from outside.
What goes back in after the spray foam is removed?
That depends on the roof. Here we fitted 45m² of SuperFOIL SF19+ multifoil insulation to the rafters, overlapping and taping every joint, then relaid the existing loft insulation on the floor. The whole Stockport job, clean-up included, took 2 days.
Do you cover the rest of Stockport and Greater Manchester?
Yes. We remove spray foam across Stockport, including Marple, Romiley, Bredbury and Hazel Grove, 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.
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