Spray foam removal
Careful removal of spray foam from roof slopes so rafters, membranes and fixings can be seen, inspected and worked on.
What this service covers
- 01
Spray foam removal
Open-cell and closed-cell foam cut and stripped from rafters, roof surface and gable walls by hand, bagged and removed from the property.
- 02
Spray foam advice
Straight answers on what a surveyor, lender or buyer is likely to ask for, and what removal does and does not change.
- 03
Spray foam behind plasterboard
Foam on walls and ceilings too. We take the plasterboard off, remove the foam, board it back and plaster it, so the whole house is clear, not just the roof.
- 04
Timber review after removal
The exposed structure is reviewed with you and photographed so an independent inspection can follow.
What this service addresses
Spray foam applied to the underside of a roof can hide the timbers, membrane and fixings. Surveyors, lenders and buyers increasingly ask for it to be removed so the roof structure can be inspected properly.
It may be the right call if
- A survey, lender or buyer has raised the spray foam in your loft
- You want the roof timbers visible for an independent inspection
- Foam is stopping other loft work from going ahead
- You are planning insulation, boarding or roof repairs and need a clear structure first
How we assess it
Send a few wide photographs of the loft, close-ups of the foam and any survey note. We review the type of foam, the roof construction and the access, then confirm what can be removed and how. Where it helps, we visit before quoting.
What the job involves
- 01Protect the loft access, landing and any stored items
- 02Cut and strip the foam from the rafters and roof surface by hand
- 03Bag and remove the material from the property
- 04Clear the area and review the exposed roof with you
What you receive
A cleared roof space with the timbers exposed, photographs of the initial condition and the finished result, and a written completion record for your file.
What we cannot guarantee
We cannot promise a particular mortgage, valuation, insurance or survey outcome. Some residue can remain on timber surfaces, and any repairs the exposed roof needs are agreed separately.
Our own spray foam removal work
Finished work from separate Apex projects. Click any image to enlarge.
Common questions
Why is spray foam a problem?
It can stop parts of the roof structure being inspected. Some lenders and surveyors ask for it to be removed before a sale or remortgage. Every property is different, so we review yours before saying what applies.
Can you tell what is needed from photographs?
Photographs and a survey note are a good start. Access and the condition inside the loft normally need to be understood before the work is agreed, and we will say if a visit is needed.
The foam is on the walls as well, behind the plasterboard. Can you do that?
Yes. We take the board off, remove the foam, put new board up and plaster it. Roof and walls in one visit, one team, with proper insulation put back where it belongs.
Will the roof timbers be fully clean afterwards?
The aim is to expose the relevant areas so the structure can be reviewed. Light residue can remain on timber surfaces. We show you the result and photograph it.
Does removal mean I need new insulation?
Often the loft floor is insulated separately, so removing foam from the slopes does not always change that. We review the existing insulation as part of the same visit.
How long does it take?
It depends on the size of the roof, the type of foam and the access. We confirm a realistic duration in the written scope.
Next step
Ready when you are.
Send a few photographs and your postcode. We call you back within 15 minutes, review the property and put the quote in writing, with no obligation.
- Written scope before any work starts
- Photographs at every stage of the job
- UK-wide service for suitable projects