Spray foam removal in Longlevens Gloucestershire, Done Properly

Damp patches on the landing ceiling

This usually means foam has blocked the eaves ventilation and warm moist air is condensing on the underside of the felt. It drips onto the ceiling below. Left alone it soaks the timbers and can lead to rot, so it is worth investigating sooner rather than later.

Condensation on loft windows or felt

If you can see water beading on the felt or on any glazing in the loft, the roof is not breathing. Foam sprayed into the eaves is the most common cause in Longlevens. It is a sign the ventilation path needs clearing before the timber suffers.

A surveyor has flagged spray foam

Mortgage lenders treat spray foam on the underside of a roof as a problem because it hides the timber and blocks ventilation. If your survey has flagged it, the lender will usually want it removed before funds are released. This is the single most common trigger for our Longlevens jobs.

Musty smell in upstairs rooms

A damp, earthy smell in bedrooms or on the landing often points to moisture sitting in the loft. Foam that has gone spongy holds water against the felt, and the smell travels down through the ceiling. It will not clear on its own.

Foam looks brittle or has pulled away

Older foam can dry out, crack and pull away from the rafters. Once it starts to fail it no longer insulates properly and it can drop debris into the loft. At that point it needs removing rather than patching.