Problems with your spray foam roof insulation?

Here are the issues and the solutions

Has spray foam effectively made your home worthless?

Can't sell your home because of the spray foam loft insulation. Call Local Spray Foam removal today.

An estimated quarter of a million homeowners throughout Britain who have had spray foam roof insulation installed may now be regretting their decision. 


That’s because they may have unwittingly made their homes effectively worthless because lenders are not prepared to advance loans on houses with this type of insulation. 


The main reason is that some installers have used the wrong type of spray foam known as closed cell foam which causes a range of issues, the most common of which is damage caused to the roof support timbers. Because air circulation can be restricted to the roof and timbers by the use of this unbreathable foam, this can lead to condensation, which in turn can eventually lead to the rotting of the wooden roof supports hidden beneath the foam. And because lenders don’t know whether the correct foam has been used or not, they are reluctant to give mortgages on any home with spray foam roof insulation even if the correct foam was used.


To compound the problems, many spray foam installers such as Spray Foam Roofing Solutions are no longer trading which means that any guarantees offered by them are no longer valid because the company is no longer in existence.

There’s no doubt that this is a double whammy for homeowners in this position because not only can they not sell their homes anymore, they can’t claim the money they paid to have it installed back from the original installer either.


However, homeowners can at least restore the value of their home by having the original spray foam insulation professionally removed. Local Spray Foam Removal offer a UK-wide spray foam removal service. Our expert teams know how to remove the foam without damaging your roof structure and provided your timbers and roof are still in good condition, with the foam removed, your home regains its true market value, thus making it saleable and allow you to release some of your home’s equity.


Local Spray Foam Removal has no connection to Spray Seal Roofing Solutions or any other spray foam installation business.


Visit the Local Spray Foam Removal website here or call FREEPHONE  0800 635 6623 now for a free, no-obligation quote from Local Spray Foam Removal, Britain’s foam insulation removal specialists. 

Is all spray foam roof insulation bad?

The answer is not really, it depends on whether you choose a reputable firm to install it properly using the correct type of breathable foam. The real issue for homeowners though is how to tell which firms are reputable and which are not and even if they are, that still runs the risk of a mortgage lender not wishing to advance mortgages on your home rendering it effectively worthless.


Of course, with the cost of living energy crisis, many homeowners are looking to having insulation installed to cut their rocketing heating bills. 


There are many great no risk alternatives to spray foam including relatively low-cost rock wool insulation available from most DIY stores. If you cannot install it yourself, then Local Spray Foam Removal can help. The other product is Kingspan insulation boards which are excellent especially where the loft is used as an additional room or storage space. 

How much will it cost to remove spray foam insulation from my loft?

Local Spray Foam Removal are competitively-priced in the spray foam removal industry and are also highly skilled at carrying out this type of work. We offer a fast and reliable solution coupled with a responsive service. What will it cost? Visit our main website here for more details.

Frequently asked questions about spray foam roof insulation answered

Homeowners who have found themselves trapped in a house they cannot sell often ask the following questions about spray foam insulation. Here, we try to answer some of them. To assess the next step forward, Local Spray Foam Removal offer free inspections and no-obligation quotes on having the spray foam removed.

  • Why won’t lenders give mortgages on homes with spray foam insulation?

    Not all spray foam installations are bad. However, a significant number of them over the past 30 years have been carried out using what’s known as ‘closed cell foam’ which effectively prevents air circulation in your loft leading to the roof timbers getting damp and eventually causing the roof structure to rot. Because spray foam often covers the roof support timbers, it’s impossible to inspect the timbers. Becuase lenders don’t know which spray foam installations have been correctly carried out and which have not, they generally refuse to offer loans on properties that have had spray foam insultation installed effectively making it impossible to sell your home and making it pretty much worthless.

  • What’s the solution if I cannot sell my home?

    To have the original spray foam removed and your home re-insultated with approved quality materials such as Rockwool or Kingspan Insulation Boards. Provided the work has been carried out by professional contractors such as Local Spray Foam Removal, that should satisfy lenders to lend on your property again.

  • If I decide to remain in my home rather than sell it, are there any other issues?

    Yes. Aside from the fact that your home will remain effectively worthless which can be an issue if you intend to leave it to your family after your death, there is a more immediate problem. If the wrong type of spray foam was used during the original installation, your whole roof structure could eventually fail causing your roof to collapse if the situation is not remedied. That’s why, in most cases, it’s recommended by bodies such as The Property Care Association that spray foam be completely removed.

  • How much is it likely to cost to have it professionally removed?

    That all depends on how big your roof is. It also depends on whether damage has already occured as a result of the spray foam. For example, with some earlier installations, the roof felt was removed and the foam sprayed onto the underside of the roof tiles or slates which has the effect of gluing the whole roof together making it impossible to repair the roof without entirely dismantalling it and putting on a new roof or having the foam professionally removed from within your loft. As experienced contractors and roofers, we will remove the foam without causing further damage and are able to effect any repairs which may been needed to the roof trusses for example. That’s why until we have inspected your spray foam installation, we cannot give you an accurate cost for removing it.

  • Can I remove the spray foam myself?

    It’s not recommended as you could cause further damage to your roof and potentially any electric cables which have been covered during the original spray foam installation. The foam itself may also be toxic. Removing spray foam is not as easy as it might appear and requires to be done carefully by trained professionals.

  • How do you remove the spray foam?

    Our specialist teams around the UK have all the necessary equipment, training and experience to carry out spray foam removal work. The method we prefer is known as dry ice blasting to avoid damage to the roof structure. Dry ice blasting removes foam without causing pitting or damage to any fixed roof tiles or wooden trusses. It also removes spray foam insulation in large chunks rather than the traditional way of scraping the foam off manually.

  • Do you install new insulation satisfactory to mortgage lenders?

    Yes, we can also install traditional insulation methods after removing the original spray foam. We use traditional Rockwool material or if preferred, Kingspan insulation boards. Both products are excellent.

  • Once the work is carried out, what happens next?

    Well if you have been unable to sell your home, you should let your estate agent know that the removal work as been professionally carried out and we will provide written evidence of this. A survey will be carried out by the potential buyer as part of their mortgage application which should satisfy the lender.

  • Which areas do Local Spray Foam Removal cover?

    We work throughout England, Scotland and Wales including Aberdeen, Bath, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Blackpool, Bristol, Brighton, Cambridge, Canterbury, Cardiff, Carlisle, Colchester, Chester, Derby, Dumfries, Dundee, Durham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Falmouth, Fort William, Glasgow, Hull, Inverness, Ipswich, Leicester, Leeds, Liverpool, Livingston, London, Luton, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newquay, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford, Paisley, Perth, Peterborough, Peterhead, Plymouth, Sheffield, Southampton, Sunderland, Swansea, Torquay, Truro, Warrington and York.

  • Can I claim back the cost of the original spray foam installation ?

    Possibly. You would need to go to a solicitor for advice on that. However, if the firm which installed it is no longer trading, then recovering the money spent on the original installation will probably be impossible. 

Finding out what to do if spray foam insulation is stopping the sale of your home

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Local Spray Foam Removal can assist with the removal of spray foam loft insulation. Visit our website here for more information.