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Many lenders have concerns about properties with spray foam insulation in the loft due to hidden damage risks to the timber. The best solution to this issue is the utilization of professional Spray Foam Insulation Removal services. These experts meticulously remove the faulty insulation and replace it with a standard product, fixing any related damage in the process. This thorough approach is required for lender approval.
These services also enhance indoor air quality and energy efficiency by removing deteriorated insulation that may release harmful chemicals. It’s important to note that the removal process also makes use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure the safety of the technicians, especially since the presence of mold and other harmful substances can go undetected without proper inspection.
Our firm prides itself in providing a quick and proficient Spray Foam Insulation Removal Service, with a commitment to respond within the same day, underlining our dedication to promptly catering to your needs.
We have successfully completed over 124 projects removing spray foam insulation from properties across the UK, helping homeowners restore their roofs to mortgage-lender-approved conditions. Our expert team has worked on a wide range of properties, from modern homes to period buildings, ensuring safe and effective spray foam removal without causing damage to the underlying structure.
If you are based in Newbury or the surrounding areas and need professional spray foam removal, we are here to help. Spray foam insulation can cause issues with mortgage approvals, refinancing, and property sales, as many lenders and surveyors consider it a risk due to potential moisture retention and structural concerns. By working with Inspire Spray Foam Removal, you can ensure your home is free from spray foam-related complications.
Whether you are dealing with ventilation issues, condensation buildup, or struggling to sell your home due to spray foam insulation, our team has the expertise to remove the insulation efficiently and professionally.
Contact us today for a free consultation and no-obligation quote for spray foam removal in Newbury and across the UK. Let us help you protect your property and regain peace of mind with our specialist spray foam removal services.
Getting rid of spray foam insulation starts with figuring out what type you have. You could use our easy-to-follow guide to identify your insulation type in a jiffy, checking out some main details. In case you find this a bit tricky, feel free to ask our expert team for help. We’re just a call away. And what’s more, we offer a free survey too!
At Inspire Spray Foam Removal, we use cutting-edge dry ice blasting technology to safely and effectively remove spray foam insulation from roofs and loft spaces. Unlike traditional methods that involve harsh chemicals or manual scraping, dry ice blasting is a non-abrasive, mess-free, and environmentally friendly solution. By propelling dry ice pellets at high speed, this method rapidly freezes the foam insulation, making it brittle and easy to dislodge. The dry ice then sublimates (turns from solid to gas) upon impact, leaving no additional waste behind and ensuring a clean, precise, and damage-free removal process.
If your spray foam insulation is causing mortgage issues, ventilation problems, or structural risks, our dry ice blasting service is the ideal solution. This advanced technique ensures that insulation is fully removed without damaging delicate roof timbers, metal surfaces, or electrical components.
Contact us today for a free consultation and quote, let us restore your home the right way with professional, hassle-free spray foam removal.
Using sealing material in the roof space can limit air circulation and potentially harm the roof and timber structure. If proper ventilation isn’t maintained, it could lead to condensation. Over time, this moisture can cause wooden roof supports to rot.
Wet wooden supports can weaken over time, resulting in issues like sagging rooftops. Additionally, accumulated moisture generally tends to attract more issues.
It’s crucial to understand that increasing the levels of thermal insulation in lofts doesn’t directly cause condensation, but it may increase moisture levels within the roof timbers. Roof decks with certain types of insulation, like glass fiber batts installed below, are prone to collect more moisture than those with rigid board insulation installed above.
In summary, while insulation materials can enhance thermal efficiency and provide water-shedding benefits, they must be applied correctly to prevent dampness, condensation, and subsequent damage to roof structures.
Closed-cell spray foam, a type of insulation often applied to roofs, hardens significantly once set. This rigidness puts additional strain on the supporting roof timbers, which can distort the roof itself. For lenders planning for the long-term future of a property, specifically those considering a 25-year or more mortgage, this is a major concern.
Potential issues such as trapped moisture and resultant damage due to reduced ventilation and increased condensation are attributed to closed-cell spray foam insulation. Therefore, it's important to consider the potential impacts on property valuation and mortgage approval.
Due to these risks, removal may become necessary, a process which can be more costly for closed-cell foam due to its stability compared to original insulation. Additionally, the high risk of damage to the building must be weighed against any potential cost benefits, energy savings, or impact on home value.
Eliminating foam material will potentially cost more than its initial installation. This expense is largely due to the foam filling every crevice and gap behind the timbers, making removal arduous. However, even after successfully eliminating the foam, not all mortgage lenders may agree to back the property.
With the risks associated with spray foam insulation, it's possible a homeowner may experience difficulties when selling or even remortgaging the property in the future. Furthermore, the presence of spray foam insulation has led to void insurances and refusals of mortgage applications in some cases.
Nonetheless, if you're serious about remortgaging, getting rid of the spray foam insulation is an option that should be considered.
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As mortgage and equity release advisers, we have tools to provide data on most lenders’ criteria. Currently, only two equity release lenders might consider properties with spray foam insulation. One expects a long-term guarantee and considers their Valuer’s comments, while the other requires open-cell type foam and their Valuer’s approval.
Several mortgage lenders might accept spray foam insulation, but they all need a referral and usually require specific criteria to be met and a Valuer’s approval. Unfortunately, this can be an issue if a Valuer visit ends in rejection.
Remember, spray foam insulation could significantly impact the property’s resale prospects due to limited mortgage funding. The situation might worsen if foam problems arise in the future, potentially leaving only cash buyers for your home.
If you’re thinking of buying or mortgaging a property with spray foam insulation, it’s important to get advice about potential mortgage options. Know more about the insulation such as when and how it was installed (whether professionally), if there’s a guarantee, the type of foam used (open or closed cell), the age of the building and its roof among other things.
Keep in mind, spray foam insulation can negatively affect the property’s resale value due to limited mortgage funding. In case of insulation issues, you might find only cash buyers interested in your property.
It’s noted that, as of 2023, some mortgage lenders have stopped offering loans on homes with spray foam insulation. Certain lenders might provide mortgages if specific criteria about the insulation type are met.
Make sure to equip yourself with complete knowledge about the implications of spray foam insulation on mortgage opportunities before making a decision.
If dampness is found in a roof, professional advice should be sought from a chartered surveyor as to whether it is penetrating or a condensation issue.
Spray foam Removal should never be used on an older building. These commonly have stone flag, slate or hand-made clay tile roofs. A percentage of the flags, slates and tiles can often be reused when these older roofs are re-covered but not if spray foam has been applied as a quick fix. There is no substitute for having a roofing contractor properly repair or re-cover an aged period roof.
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There are various reasons why lenders are reluctant to issue mortgages on properties with spray foam insulation. The key concerns include moisture being trapped between the foam and timbers leading to rot and, uncertain fire-resistant properties of the foam. Furthermore, instances of mis-selling the insulation and improper application to hide poor roof conditions contribute to these issues. Despite potential foam removal, not all lenders will be willing to accept the property for a mortgage, adding another layer of complexity to the process.
In preparation for spray foam insulation removal, we ensure a comprehensive risk assessment of the roof, internally and externally. This helps us understand the condition of the roof covering to prevent unwanted situations like slippages or falls. Still, in the unlikely event of damages, our expert team is trained and equipped to repair and replace any part of the roof, providing a full-circle service to our clients. Safety is a prerequisite in our workflow and we strive to ensure the highest standards. We follow a systematic methodology to inspect the entire area, examining rooftops and checking for potential challenges that we might face in the process.
There is no issue if your property has no under-felt as this will not affect the properties value as the object of the exercise is to expose the timbers.
If you’re selling or pursuing equity release, replacement isn’t needed. However, if house maintenance, airflow, or moisture issues arise due to the foam, we might suggest a different approved material.
Before our team enters the loft, a thorough inspection of the ceiling from below is conducted, and we document its current state with photographs. In the unexpected event that our team causes any significant damage, rest assured that they will correct it. Our trained professionals are equipped to make necessary repairs and restorations.
A 3 Bed Semi Detached Property will take approx 3 days to complete
We photograph the timbers in the roof structure as proof and then proceed with the required repairs once you are happy with the information we have provided.
We use satellite information and measuring software to get all the measurements we need, so we’re able to confirm quotes before we even get to your property. Our team is well-prepared for any situation and we haven’t yet encountered a problem we weren’t ready for during previous work. We don’t need to see the property in person because we can’t assess it until the foam has been removed.
Absolutely. We responsibly haul away and dispose of all waste at fully licensed, regulated waste transfer stations.
Every house is distinct. But, most find that after installing standard loft insulation with mineral wool, nothing major changes apart from this improves air flow in the house, it reduces dampness, leaving the space feeling fresher.
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