Full loft survey
We measure foam depth and coverage, test timber moisture with a moisture meter and thermal imaging camera, and check roof ventilation. You get a fixed quote and photographs the same day.
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What our spray foam removal includes
Every job includes survey, containment, extraction, timber inspection and a written completion report. Add-ons like new insulation, plasterboard repair or cavity wall work are quoted separately after the survey.
Controlled extraction
Foam is removed with dry ice blasting, sand blasting equipment or thermal removal tools, then vacuumed out with an industrial vacuum. Floors, stairwells and belongings are sheeted and an air scrubber runs throughout.
Timber inspection and treatment
Every rafter and batten is checked with a boroscope. Rot is treated with fungicidal treatment and failed sections are replaced. We clear roof ventilation blockage and reinstate felt laps so the void can dry.
Waste removal and disposal
All foam, dust and offcuts are bagged and removed from site. Waste is transferred under duty of care paperwork, and we recycle where the material allows.
Photographic completion report
You receive before-and-after photographs, moisture readings and a written summary of works. Lenders and surveyors across Gloucestershire accept the report as evidence the foam has been removed.
spray foam insulation removal in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
spray foam insulation removal in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire is the mechanical and thermal extraction of spray-applied polyurethane foam from roof voids, rafters, party walls and cavity walls. We cut, blast and vacuum the foam out, then inspect the timber with a moisture meter and thermal imaging camera before treating rot and reinstating ventilation. Most lofts take one to three days, and we remove the lot - open cell spray foam, closed cell spray foam and any trapped insulation boards.
Cheltenham homeowners call us for three reasons: a mortgage refusal, a failed survey, or a cold, damp loft that never dried out. Foam insulation extraction Cheltenham jobs are common in period properties around Montpellier and Tivoli where closed cell spray foam was sprayed directly onto rafters and blocked roof ventilation. If you need to remove spray foam insulation Cheltenham, we survey first, then quote a fixed price before any cutting starts.
How our removal process works
Five steps from first phone call to a clean, dry, mortgage-ready roof void. You get a fixed quote before we cut anything, and a written report at the end.
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Schedule
Call or book online — a real human picks up and confirms a 2-hour arrival window.
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Diagnose
Licensed tech inspects on-site, then walks you through the cause and your options.
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Fix
The job is completed to code and done right the first time — no shortcuts, no surprises.
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Guarantee
Every job backed by a written workmanship warranty — and we stand behind it.
Tools and methods we use
Tools & Equipment
dry ice blasting machine
Freezes and lifts cured closed cell spray foam off rafters without gouging the timber surface.
sand blasting equipment
Strips stubborn foam residue from brickwork, rafters and awkward corners after the main extraction.
industrial vacuum
Collects foam debris and dust at source, keeping the rest of the house clean during extraction.
air scrubber
Filters airborne dust and spores in the loft, so particles do not drift down into bedrooms.
boroscope
Inspects hidden rafters, battens and felt laps for rot and trapped moisture behind the foam.
moisture meter
Reads timber moisture before and after removal, giving you a measurable record for your lender.
thermal imaging camera
Finds hidden leaks, cold bridges and damp patches that are invisible to the eye.
Methods & Standards
Dry ice blasting
Dry ice pellets freeze the foam so it turns brittle and lifts off the timber. It is our preferred method for closed cell spray foam on delicate period rafters, because it removes the foam without cutting into the wood.
Thermal removal
Thermal removal tools heat and soften cured foam so it can be peeled away in sections. We use this where blasting would be too aggressive, or where the foam is bonded to plasterboard and felt.
Mechanical cutting and vacuuming
For thick open cell spray foam we cut it back in sections and vacuum the debris immediately. An industrial vacuum runs throughout, and an air scrubber keeps dust out of the rest of the house.
Timber treatment and ventilation reinstatement
After extraction we treat any rot with fungicidal treatment, replace failed battens and clear roof ventilation blockage. Felt laps are reinstated so air moves through the void and the timber dries.
When to book spray foam removal
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A Cheltenham homeowner is selling and the buyer's survey flags spray foam on the rafters.
What we do: We survey within days, quote a fixed price and clear the foam, then issue a photographic completion report with moisture readings for the lender and surveyor.
→ The sale completes without a second survey, and the buyer sees a clean, dry, ventilated roof void.
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A period property in Tivoli has closed cell foam sprayed over original rafters and blocked eaves.
What we do: We use dry ice blasting and thermal removal tools to protect the old timber, clear the eaves, treat two rotten battens and reinstate ventilation.
→ Timber moisture drops from 28% to 17% in a fortnight, and the roof structure is stable again.
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A landlord in Charlton Kings has a cold, damp loft with condensation on stored boxes.
What we do: We remove the failed open cell spray foam, run an air scrubber to contain dust, and clear the roof ventilation blockage.
→ The loft dries out, condensation stops, and the property is ready for a compliant insulation upgrade.
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A homeowner in Warden Hill needs affordable spray foam insulation removal Cheltenham before winter.
What we do: We survey in October, quote a fixed price and schedule extraction before the cold sets in, removing foam from the rafters and cavity wall.
→ The house holds heat better, the roof void is dry, and there is no repeat of last winter's condensation.
How spray foam removal runs in Cheltenham
Cheltenham's building stock splits into three rough groups, and each behaves differently when spray foam goes wrong. Victorian and Edwardian terraces around Montpellier, Tivoli and The Suffolks have original rafters, shallow roof pitches and minimal eaves ventilation, so closed cell spray foam sprayed onto the felt traps moisture fast. 1960s and 1970s semis in Hatherley, Benhall and Up Hatherley usually have deeper lofts and more airflow, but the foam still blocks the eaves. New-builds in Kingsway and Brockworth tend to have modern vapour barriers that foam can compromise. Our damp, mild Gloucestershire climate means roofs rarely dry out between October and March, so we schedule surveys early in the autumn and aim to have foam out before the wet months. If you need to know how to remove spray foam insulation in Cheltenham, the answer is always the same: survey first, contain the dust, extract in the right order, then treat the timber and restore ventilation.
Neighborhoods We Serve
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Montpellier
Period terraces with original rafters and tight roof voids. Closed cell foam here often hides rot, so we boroscope every rafter before quoting.
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Charlton Kings
A mix of older semis and larger detached homes. Many lofts have foam over the eaves, so ventilation reinstatement is part of almost every job.
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Warden Hill
1960s housing with deeper lofts and easier access. Most jobs here are straightforward open cell spray foam removal with a same-week survey.
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Pittville
Listed and period properties where we use thermal removal tools and hand tools to protect original timber and plasterwork.
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Bishops Cleeve
Modern estates with vapour barriers and insulation boards. We check the barrier is intact before and after foam extraction.
Local Conditions We Plan For
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Mild, damp winters with little roof drying time
Foam holds moisture against timber from October to March, so rot spreads faster. We prioritise autumn surveys and aim to have extraction finished before the wettest months.
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Period roofs with minimal eaves ventilation
Victorian and Edwardian roofs in Cheltenham have narrow eaves gaps that foam blocks completely. We clear them and reinstate airflow as standard on every job.
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Listed and conservation-area properties
Work in conservation areas needs care around original timber and plaster. We use thermal removal and hand tools rather than aggressive blasting where the fabric is protected.
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Modern vapour barriers in new-build lofts
Spray foam can breach the vapour barrier and trap moisture behind it. We inspect the barrier with a boroscope and advise on repairs before reinstating insulation.
Montpellier terrace mortgage rescue
Problems we solve with foam insulation extraction Cheltenham
Failed spray foam causes more than a cold loft. Here are the problems Cheltenham homeowners call us about most often, and how we fix them.
Problem
Mortgage lender refuses to lend on the property
Your sale or remortgage stalls, the buyer walks, and you lose months of legal fees and time.
Our Fix
We carry out mortgage lender spray foam removal and issue a photographic completion report with moisture readings. Surveyors and lenders accept the report, so your sale can proceed without a second survey.
Problem
Trapped moisture and timber rot in the rafters
Rafters and battens soften from the inside, roof structure weakens, and a full repair can run into thousands.
Our Fix
We test timber with a moisture meter and boroscope, remove the foam that is holding water against the wood, treat rot with fungicidal treatment and replace any failed sections before the damage spreads.
Problem
Roof ventilation blockage and condensation
Eaves blocked by foam trap warm damp air, causing condensation, mould on stored items and a permanently damp loft.
Our Fix
We clear roof ventilation blockage, reinstate felt laps and refit timber battens so air moves through the void. Most Cheltenham lofts we finish read below 20% timber moisture within two weeks.
Problem
Failed insulation that no longer performs
Foam that has shrunk, cracked or gone brittle stops insulating, so you pay to heat a cold house and still get damp.
Our Fix
We remove the failed open cell or closed cell spray foam, check the roof structure, and leave the loft ready for insulation boards, mineral wool or a vapour barrier that actually performs.
Why remove spray foam insulation?
Failed spray foam traps moisture, rots timber and blocks roof ventilation. Removing it restores the roof structure, satisfies lenders and lets you insulate properly again.
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Clear mortgage refusal
Most lenders refuse to lend on a property with spray foam on the rafters. We carry out mortgage lender spray foam removal Cheltenham and issue a completion report with photographs, so your buyer's surveyor and lender can see the roof void is clean, dry and ventilated.
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Stop timber rot early
Trapped moisture in closed cell spray foam rots rafters and battens from the inside. We use a moisture meter and boroscope to find hidden leaks before the timber fails, then treat affected sections. Catching it early saves thousands compared with a full roof structure repair.
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Restore roof ventilation
Spray foam sprayed over eaves blocks the airflow your roof needs. We clear roof ventilation blockage, reinstate felt laps and refit timber battens so the loft dries out. Most Cheltenham lofts we finish read below 20% timber moisture within two weeks.
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Reinsulate properly after
Once the foam is out you can fit insulation boards, mineral wool or a vapour barrier that actually performs. We leave the loft ready for a compliant insulation upgrade, so you get a warmer house and a survey-friendly roof void at the same time.
Accredited and reviewed
Licensed & Certified
- CHAS Accreditation — issued by CHAS
- Constructionline Registration — issued by Constructionline
- SafeContractor Approval — issued by SafeContractor
- PASMA Tower Scaffold Training — issued by PASMA
- IPAF Powered Access Training — issued by IPAF
Verified Reviews
Google ★★★★★4.9
Cleared closed cell foam from our Montpellier loft in two days and sent a report our lender accepted straight away. Dust sheets everywhere, no mess, and they explained every step before they started.
Google ★★★★★4.8
Fair fixed price for foam insulation extraction in Cheltenham. They found rot in two battens we did not know about, treated it and replaced them. Loft moisture dropped from 28% to 17%.
Checkatrade ★★★★★4.9
Booked them for spray foam insulation removal in Warden Hill before winter. Surveyed on the Tuesday, quoted the same day, finished in three days. Professional, tidy and easy to deal with.
Google ★★★★★5.0
We needed a mortgage lender spray foam removal report quickly. They attended within 48 hours, did the work and issued the photographic report the same week. Sale completed without a second survey.
Five years removing spray foam
Spray Foam Heritage Homes has been removing spray foam insulation since 2021, working on Cheltenham's period terraces, 1960s semis and modern new-builds. Our technicians are trained in dry ice blasting, thermal removal and confined-space loft work, and we hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditation. We have cleared foam from hundreds of lofts, rafters and cavity walls across Gloucestershire, and we know exactly which Icynene, Lapolla and Demilec foams turn brittle and which stay rubbery.
- Founded in 2021, five years removing spray foam across Gloucestershire
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited contractor
- PASMA and IPAF trained for safe roof and scaffolding access
- Dry ice blasting and sand blasting equipment operators
- BPCA-aligned timber treatment and moisture survey practice
Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers to the questions we hear most often from local homeowners and property managers.
How much does spray foam insulation removal cost in Cheltenham?
Most Cheltenham lofts cost between 1,800 and 4,500 pounds in 2026, depending on foam type, depth and loft size. Closed cell spray foam takes longer to remove than open cell, and cavity wall or roof-only jobs are priced separately. We survey first and give you a fixed quote the same day, so there is no hourly rate risk.
Can you extract foam insulation from my property in Cheltenham Gloucestershire?
Yes. We extract open cell spray foam, closed cell spray foam and polyurethane foam from lofts, rafters, cavity walls and roof voids across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. We use dry ice blasting, sand blasting equipment and thermal removal tools, then vacuum the debris out. If your foam is bonded to felt or plasterboard, we assess it first and tell you honestly what can be saved.
What is the best spray foam insulation removal near me in Cheltenham?
The best option is a local firm that surveys before quoting, uses controlled extraction and gives you a written completion report. We have worked Cheltenham lofts since 2021 and hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditation. Ask any contractor for before-and-after photographs and moisture readings before you book.
Does spray foam insulation removal damage plaster in Cheltenham?
It can, if the foam was sprayed onto the underside of plasterboard or the back of a ceiling. We cut and blast carefully, and where plaster is already failing we remove and replace that section. In most Cheltenham lofts the plasterboard stays intact, and we make good any small repairs before we finish.
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View loft spray foam removalContact our Cheltenham team
Call 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.
Spray Foam Heritage Homes
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15-21 Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JL, UK, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
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Hours
Mon–Fri: 7AM – 7PM
Sat: 8AM – 4PM
Sun: Emergency Only
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