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Spray Foam Insulation Removal

Spray Foam Insulation Removal

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Removing Spray Foam Safely

Spray foam insulation in lofts and roof spaces has become a concern for many lenders, surveyors and insurers. If spray foam is affecting your ability to sell, remortgage or release equity in your property, GPS Contractors offers specialist removal services across the UK. Our experienced team understands the issues spray foam can cause and uses careful, controlled methods to remove it safely while minimising damage to your roof structure. 


Our focus is on restoring access, visibility and confidence in the condition of your roof. By removing spray foam and allowing the structure to be properly inspected and ventilated, we help homeowners address lender and surveyor concerns and move forward with sales, remortgages or insurance requirements with greater peace of mind.

Spray foam insulation in lofts and roof spaces has become a concern for many lenders, surveyors and insurers. If spray foam is affecting your ability to sell, remortgage or release equity in your property, GPS Contractors offers specialist removal services across the UK. Our experienced team understands the issues spray foam can cause and uses careful, controlled methods to remove it safely while minimising damage to your roof structure. 


Our focus is on restoring access, visibility and confidence in the condition of your roof. By removing spray foam and allowing the structure to be properly inspected and ventilated, we help homeowners address lender and surveyor concerns and move forward with sales, remortgages or insurance requirements with greater peace of mind.

Why Spray Foam Can Be a Problem

Why Spray Foam Can Be a Problem

Hidden Damage

Spray foam makes it difficult or impossible to inspect roof timbers once applied. This prevents checks for rot, moisture issues or structural defects, which can raise concerns for surveyors, buyers and mortgage lenders.

Hidden Damage

Spray foam makes it difficult or impossible to inspect roof timbers once applied. This prevents checks for rot, moisture issues or structural defects, which can raise concerns for surveyors, buyers and mortgage lenders.

Hidden Damage

Spray foam makes it difficult or impossible to inspect roof timbers once applied. This prevents checks for rot, moisture issues or structural defects, which can raise concerns for surveyors, buyers and mortgage lenders.

Ventilation Risks

Traditional UK roofs rely on airflow to manage condensation. Spray foam can seal the roof space, increasing the risk of trapped moisture, damp and long term timber damage.

Ventilation Risks

Traditional UK roofs rely on airflow to manage condensation. Spray foam can seal the roof space, increasing the risk of trapped moisture, damp and long term timber damage.

Ventilation Risks

Traditional UK roofs rely on airflow to manage condensation. Spray foam can seal the roof space, increasing the risk of trapped moisture, damp and long term timber damage.

Mortgage Issues

Many lenders treat spray foam as a risk and may refuse mortgages on affected properties. Insurers can also restrict cover, making it harder to sell, remortgage or release equity without removal.

Mortgage Issues

Many lenders treat spray foam as a risk and may refuse mortgages on affected properties. Insurers can also restrict cover, making it harder to sell, remortgage or release equity without removal.

Mortgage Issues

Many lenders treat spray foam as a risk and may refuse mortgages on affected properties. Insurers can also restrict cover, making it harder to sell, remortgage or release equity without removal.

Spray Foam Removal Process

Spray Foam Removal Process

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Assessment & Survey

We begin by inspecting the loft or roof space to understand the type of spray foam installed and how it has been applied. This includes assessing the condition of the roof structure, tiles and felt, as well as discussing any concerns raised by a surveyor, lender or solicitor.

Careful Removal

Using methods suited to the type of foam present, we remove insulation from timbers, felt and surrounding surfaces. Open cell foam is generally softer and easier to remove, while closed cell foam requires more controlled techniques to avoid damaging the underlying structure. Removal is carried out methodically to protect rafters, membranes and roof coverings as much as possible.

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Protecting the Structure

Our aim is to restore the loft to a condition that allows proper inspection and ventilation. We take care to minimise impact on rafters, tiles and felt, although some surface marking or residue may remain depending on how the foam was originally installed.

Waste Removal & Clean Up

Waste Removal & Clean Up Once removal is complete, all waste material is cleared from the loft. The space is left tidy and ready for inspection, remedial works or the installation of alternative insulation where required.

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Who Needs Spray Foam Removal? 

Who Needs Spray Foam Removal? 

Spray foam removal is often required by: 


  • Home sellers whose buyers' lenders have refused to lend due to spray foam presence. 

  • Homeowners remortgaging who have been declined or had offers withdrawn due to spray foam in the loft. 

  • Property owners releasing equity who need to satisfy lender requirements. 

  • Landlords or developers preparing properties for sale or refinancing. 


In all these cases, removal is usually the only practical solution to allow the transaction to proceed. 

Spray Form Removal Q&A's

Will removal damage my roof?

Can some foam be left in place?

What if you find problems with the roof structure?

Can you install replacement insulation?

How long does spray foam removal take?

Do I need removal before a sale or remortgage?

Will removal damage my roof?

Can some foam be left in place?

What if you find problems with the roof structure?

Can you install replacement insulation?

How long does spray foam removal take?

Do I need removal before a sale or remortgage?

Will removal damage my roof?

Can some foam be left in place?

What if you find problems with the roof structure?

Can you install replacement insulation?

How long does spray foam removal take?

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From solar and heating to roofing and electrical works, GPS Contractors delivers reliable, well managed solutions for homes and businesses across the UK.

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One Trusted Team. Every Trade Covered.

From solar and heating to roofing and electrical works, GPS Contractors delivers reliable, well managed solutions for homes and businesses across the UK.

CTA BG

One Trusted Team. Every Trade Covered.

From solar and heating to roofing and electrical works, GPS Contractors delivers reliable, well managed solutions for homes and businesses across the UK.