Every removal is quoted as a complete job: assessment, protection, extraction, timber inspection, waste recycling and a written handover. There are no hidden disposal charges. Add-ons such as replacement insulation or ventilation work are priced separately and only after you have seen the report.
You send photos, we identify the foam type and square metreage, and you get a fixed price within 24 hours. The figure is confirmed on site before work starts, so there is no day-rate creep once the dust sheets are down.
We seal the loft hatch, lay sheeting over floors and set up an air scrubber and industrial vacuum. Dust and foam particles stay inside the work zone. On a standard Cheltenham semi, setup takes around 45 minutes.
Dry ice blasting, thermal removal tools and vacuum extraction take the foam back to bare timber. We work around rafters, battens and plasterboard rather than through them, and check the eaves ventilation gap before we finish.
A boroscope and moisture meter check every rafter, and we photograph each elevation once cleared. Anything above 20% moisture is flagged with a treatment recommendation. This is the pack your lender or surveyor will ask for.
Foam, timber, plasterboard and metal fixings are separated on site. Rigid foam goes to licensed recovery and metal to scrap, with a waste transfer record issued for the job. A typical 40 square metre loft diverts 300-400 kilograms from landfill.
Environmentally friendly insulation removal in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire is a controlled extraction service that takes failed spray foam out of lofts, roofs and cavity walls without damaging the timber structure beneath it, then disposes of the material through licensed recycling routes instead of general waste. We use dry ice blasting machines, thermal removal tools and industrial vacuums paired with air scrubbers to lift polyurethane foam off rafters, battens and plasterboard. A boroscope and moisture meter check the timbers before and after, so you know whether trapped moisture has already reached the wood.
Most Cheltenham calls start with the same three problems: a surveyor has flagged spray foam on a mortgage valuation, the loft is running damp because roof ventilation is blocked, or an Icynene or Lapolla install from years ago has started to shrink and crack. Period terraces around Montpellier and Tivoli are the worst affected because their roof voids were never designed for closed cell spray foam. If you have been searching for affordable environmentally friendly insulation removal Cheltenham homeowners can actually book, we quote from photos before we arrive and confirm the price on site.
Five stages, from first photo to final clearance. You get a fixed price before we start, dust sheets down before we cut anything, and a written record of the timbers when we finish.
Schedule
Call or book online — a real human picks up and confirms a 2-hour arrival window.
Diagnose
Licensed tech inspects on-site, then walks you through the cause and your options.
Fix
The job is completed to code and done right the first time — no shortcuts, no surprises.
Guarantee
Every job backed by a written workmanship warranty — and we stand behind it.
Dry ice blasting machine
Frozen CO2 pellets lift foam off rafters without gouging the wood. It is our first-choice method on period properties because there is no secondary grit to clear up afterwards.
Industrial vacuum and air scrubber
The vacuum captures foam debris at the point of extraction while the air scrubber filters the work zone. Together they keep dust out of the rest of the house during removal.
Boroscope and moisture meter
The boroscope inspects inside eaves and behind battens where we cannot see. The moisture meter gives a percentage reading on every rafter, so we know which timbers need treatment.
Thermal imaging camera
We use thermal imaging to find hidden leaks and cold spots behind the foam before we start. It shows where water is tracking and which sections of roof deck are losing heat.
Thermal removal tools
Heated blades soften dense closed cell foam so it lifts cleanly. We switch to these on the stubborn sections where dry ice alone will not break the bond with the timber.
Scaffolding and PASMA access
External access for roof and cavity work is set up by PASMA and IPAF certified technicians. Scaffolding is arranged where the job needs it, and it is included in the quoted price.
Dry ice blasting extraction
The cleanest way to remove foam from timber. CO2 pellets freeze the foam surface, which then lifts away without tearing the wood grain. It is ideal for old rafters in Cheltenham's period terraces and leaves no grit behind.
Thermal removal
Heated tools soften dense closed cell foam so it can be peeled back in sections. Slower than blasting but far kinder to fragile timbers. We use it where the foam has bonded hard to the roof deck.
Containment and air scrubbing
The loft hatch is sealed, sheeting goes down and an air scrubber runs throughout. Dust and particles stay inside the work zone. This is what makes the job safe for families living in the property while we work.
Material separation and recycling
Foam, timber, plasterboard and metal fixings are separated on site. Rigid foam goes to licensed recovery and metal to scrap, with a waste transfer record issued. Roughly 90% of a typical Cheltenham loft removal is diverted from landfill.
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What we do: We prioritise lender jobs, survey within 48 hours and book the removal for the earliest slot. The foam comes out, the rafters are photographed and you get a written summary the same week. We have handled this for buyers across Gloucestershire.
→ The valuer re-inspects a clean, ventilated roof void and the mortgage proceeds. Most of these jobs clear on the first re-inspection.
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What we do: We assess whether the foam is blocking the eaves gap, take moisture readings across the rafters and extract the foam where it is the cause. The ventilation path is cleared and the vapour barrier checked before we leave.
→ Loft humidity drops within days and the winter dripping stops. Stored belongings stay dry without you needing to add extra ventilation.
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What we do: We strip the foam with dry ice blasting, which lifts it without gouging old rafters, and separate the waste for recycling. The loft is left clean and ready for new insulation boards, timber battens and a breathable vapour barrier.
→ Your builder gets a clean, dry roof void to work with, and the new insulation performs properly because the old foam is not trapping moisture underneath it.
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What we do: We schedule the work around your operating hours, issue risk assessments and method statements in advance, and work section by section so part of the building stays usable. Waste is separated and documented for your compliance records.
→ The foam is removed without closing the site, and you hold the paperwork to show how the material was disposed of.
Cheltenham's building stock splits into three types, and each behaves differently when spray foam goes in. Period terraces around Montpellier, Tivoli and The Suffolks have shallow roof voids with original rafters and no modern ventilation, so closed cell foam traps moisture fast. Interwar and 1970s estates in Hatherley and Benhall usually have deeper voids and felt membranes, where the main problem is blocked eaves rather than rot. Converted barns out toward Shurdington and Cranham often have foam over old stone, which needs a gentler extraction method. The local climate adds to it: Gloucestershire sits in one of the wetter parts of England, with driving rain off the Cotswold escarpment and damp winters that push loft humidity up. That is why we take moisture readings on every job rather than assuming the timber is sound. If you want to know how to remove spray foam in an eco friendly way in Cheltenham, the answer is the same for all three building types: extract it without damaging the timber, clear the ventilation path, and recycle the waste rather than sending it to landfill.
Montpellier
Shallow Victorian roof voids with original rafters. Closed cell foam here traps moisture quickly, so we always take readings before and after extraction.
Hatherley
Deeper 1970s voids with felt membranes. The common issue is blocked eaves ventilation rather than timber rot, which makes removal faster.
Pittville
A mix of Regency terraces and later infill. Access is often tight, so we plan scaffold and equipment routes before the job is booked.
Charlton Kings
Larger detached homes with converted lofts. Foam is frequently sprayed over boarded sections, which we lift and refit where the boards are sound.
Bishops Cleeve
Newer estates where spray foam was retrofitted. Foam tends to be thinner and lifts quickly, so most jobs finish inside a single day.
Wet Gloucestershire winters and high loft humidity
Damp air sits against the roof deck for months. Foam that would be stable in a drier county traps that moisture against the timber, so we treat moisture readings as the deciding factor on every job.
Shallow roof voids in period terraces
There is little room to work and no modern ventilation path. We use compact dry ice equipment and plan the extraction sequence before arriving so we are not improvising in a tight space.
Original rafters and fragile timber
Old wood marks easily. Dry ice blasting and thermal removal lift the foam without gouging the surface, which keeps the rafters sound for the surveyor and for the replacement insulation.
Cotswold stone and older masonry
Stone walls need a gentler approach than brick. We adjust extraction pressure and method so the masonry and any surrounding mortar are not disturbed during cavity or roof work.
Most of our calls come down to four issues: a lender refusing to lend, damp trapped against the timber, a roof void that cannot breathe, or foam that has simply failed. Here is what each one costs you if it is left alone.
Problem
The sale stalls, the buyer pulls out and you are back to viewings with a defect on the survey that every future buyer will see.
Our Fix
We remove the foam, clear the rafters and supply dated photographs plus a written summary of the timber condition. Most Cheltenham remortgage and sale jobs clear on the first re-inspection, usually within five working days of the survey.
Problem
Closed cell foam seals water against the rafters. Left for a season or two, rot spreads across neighbouring timbers and turns a removal job into a structural repair.
Our Fix
Our moisture meter readings show exactly which timbers are wet. We extract the foam, dry the void and flag anything above 20% moisture for treatment. Catching it early means rafters can be treated rather than replaced.
Problem
Foam sprayed over the eaves gap stops air moving through the roof void. Condensation forms on the underside of the deck and drips onto stored belongings every winter.
Our Fix
Once the foam is out we clear the eaves gap, check the vapour barrier and confirm air is moving through the void. Loft humidity drops noticeably within days, and the winter dripping stops.
Problem
Older Icynene and Lapolla applications can shrink, crack and pull away from the timber, leaving gaps that let warm air escape and cold air in.
Our Fix
We identify the foam type, remove it completely and leave the timbers ready for a breathable replacement. You get a clean surface, clear ventilation and a written record of what was taken out.
Removing spray foam properly protects the timber, unblocks the roof void and keeps the job compliant with lender and building requirements. These are the four outcomes our Cheltenham customers ask for most.
Mortgage and survey ready
Lenders routinely refuse mortgages on properties with spray foam bonded to the underside of roof timbers. We remove the foam, document the condition of the rafters with photographs, and leave a clean void a valuer can inspect. Most Cheltenham remortgage jobs are cleared within five working days of the survey.
Timber rot stopped early
Closed cell spray foam seals moisture against the timber, and by the time you smell damp the rot has usually spread across two or three rafters. Our moisture meter readings before and after removal show exactly what has dried out. Catching it at 18-20% moisture content means the timbers can be treated rather than replaced.
Waste recycled, not landfilled
We separate polyurethane foam from timber, plasterboard and fixings on site. Rigid foam goes to licensed recovery, and metal fixings go to scrap. For a typical 40 square metre loft we divert roughly 300-400 kilograms of material away from landfill, which is what makes this green insulation removal Cheltenham Gloucestershire homeowners can genuinely call eco friendly.
Roof void breathing again
Spray foam sprayed directly onto a felt or membrane roof blocks the ventilation path and traps condensation against the deck. Once the foam is out we clear the eaves gap, check the vapour barrier and confirm air is moving. That single change drops loft humidity and stops the condensation that drips onto stored boxes every winter.
Google ★★★★★4.9
Removed closed cell foam from our Montpellier loft after the lender refused the mortgage. Fixed price from photos, two days on site and a photo pack that the valuer accepted first time. Clean, tidy and they explained every step.
Google ★★★★★5.0
Three rental lofts in Hatherley cleared with moisture readings before and after. The waste transfer records were exactly what I needed for my compliance file. Honest about timescales and no surprise costs.
Checkatrade ★★★★★4.8
Condensation had been dripping onto our boxes for two winters. They found the foam blocking the eaves, removed it in a day and the dripping stopped. Air scrubber kept the dust off the landing with the kids in the house.
Google ★★★★★4.9
Booked them for a warehouse job in Gloucester. Phased the work around our operating hours and issued the risk assessments in advance. Foam out, waste documented, no disruption to trading.
Spray Foam Heritage Homes has been removing spray foam since 2021, working on Cheltenham's period terraces, 1970s estates and converted barns across the Cotswold fringe. Our technicians hold PASMA and IPAF certificates for safe working at height and are trained in dry ice blasting and thermal removal methods. We work to BPCA-aligned waste handling standards and hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditation, so landlords, housing associations and lenders can see the paperwork before we start. Every job is documented with moisture readings and photographs.
Real answers to the questions we hear most often from local homeowners and property managers.
Our core spray foam removal service covers lofts, roofs and cavity walls across Cheltenham. We assess the foam type, extract it with dry ice blasting or thermal tools, and document the timber condition for lenders. Most local jobs are surveyed within 48 hours.
View Spray Foam Removal near meWhen a surveyor is booked or a completion date is close, we can sometimes mobilise the same day for smaller lofts in Cheltenham. Call before 10am and we will tell you honestly whether a same day slot is realistic or whether the next morning is the better option.
View same day Spray Foam RemovalEmergency call-outs for water ingress through failed foam, or for commercial premises that cannot close during the day. We schedule out-of-hours work across Cheltenham so shops, offices and warehouses keep trading while we extract the insulation.
View 24/7 Spray Foam RemovalThe bulk of our work is residential: terraces in Montpellier, semis in Hatherley and detached homes in Prestbury. We protect carpets and loft contents, work room by room, and leave the property clean enough to sleep in the same night.
View Residential Spray Foam RemovalWe handle commercial spray foam removal for warehouses, offices and retail units across Gloucestershire. Work is phased around trading hours, with risk assessments and method statements supplied before we start. Waste is separated and documented for your compliance records.
View Commercial Spray Foam RemovalLoft spray foam removal is our most common Cheltenham job. We clear foam from rafters, battens and the underside of roof decks, then check ventilation gaps. Most lofts are finished in one to two days with a full photo record of the cleared timbers.
View loft spray foam removalCall us on 01242375143 or email [email protected] and we will arrange a free survey at your Cheltenham property. Our phone line is answered 24/7, and we aim to book surveys within 48 hours across Gloucestershire. If you have photos of the foam, send them over and we can often give you an initial view before we visit.
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