Spray Foam Removal near me in Barnstaple means cutting out failed open cell and closed cell foam from lofts, rafters and cavity walls, then treating the timber underneath. If a lender has flagged the foam in your roof, or you have found trapped moisture in a North Devon property, our team handles the whole job. We cover Barnstaple and the surrounding Devon villages with same-day surveys.
Spray Foam Removal near me in Barnstaple is the controlled cutting, extraction and disposal of polyurethane foam from roof spaces, rafters and walls, followed by timber treatment and reinstatement of the insulation. We start with a thermal imaging camera and moisture meter survey to map exactly where the foam sits and where moisture has pooled behind it. Then we cut it out with a spray foam removal saw and oscillating multi-tool, bag it, and run an air scrubber to keep dust out of your living space.
Most Barnstaple calls come from two situations: a mortgage lender has refused to lend until the foam is gone, or a homeowner has found roof timber rot above a foamed loft. North Devon's damp coastal air makes both worse. If you need local spray foam removal Barnstaple-wide, we survey, quote and schedule the work in one visit. We also handle emergency spray foam removal near me Barnstaple when a sale is hanging on a survey deadline.
Every removal job covers the full strip-out, timber inspection and waste disposal. Reinsulation is included as standard on lofts. Here is exactly what you get, and what we quote separately if you need it.
We attend, inspect the foam and timber with a thermal imaging camera and moisture meter, and give you a fixed written price the same day. No charge, no obligation. We tell you honestly if the foam can stay.
We cut out all accessible foam from rafters, purlins and roof decks using a spray foam removal saw and oscillating multi-tool. Open cell and closed cell foams are both handled, including Icynene, Lapolla and Demilec.
Every rafter and purlin is checked for rot. Affected timber is cut back, treated with fungicide and sistered where needed. We photograph each repair so your lender or surveyor can see the work.
We sheet up floors and doorways, run a negative air machine and air scrubber, and bag all waste. The loft is left clean and ready for reinsulation. You will not find foam dust in your bedrooms.
We fit mineral wool to the correct depth and restore eaves ventilation so air moves through the roof again. Depth and coverage are recorded in your completion report for future surveys.
You get a written report with before-and-after photographs, moisture readings and treatment details. It is the document surveyors and lenders ask for, and it usually gets sales moving within days.
We attend, inspect the foam with a thermal imaging camera and moisture meter, and check the timber condition. You get a fixed written price the same day, usually within two hours of the visit. No charge for the survey.
On the day, we sheet up floors, doorways and stairwells, then position a negative air machine and air scrubber. This keeps foam dust and spores out of the rest of the house. Setup takes about 45 minutes on a typical Barnstaple semi.
We cut the foam out with a spray foam removal saw and oscillating multi-tool, working rafter by rafter. Open cell foam comes away quickly; closed cell foam is denser and takes longer. A standard 3-bed loft takes one to two days.
With the foam gone we inspect every rafter and purlin. Rot is cut back, treated with fungicide and, where needed, sistered with new timber. We photograph each repair so your lender or surveyor can see exactly what was done.
We fit mineral wool to the correct depth, restore ventilation and clear every last bag of waste. You get a completion report with before-and-after photos, usually within 24 hours of finishing.
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Cuts through open cell and closed cell foam in clean slices, letting us lift it away from rafters without gouging the timber underneath.
Gets into corners, around purlins and behind services where a saw will not reach. Essential for closed cell foam bonded hard to the timber.
Maps where foam has failed and where moisture is trapped behind it. We use it on every survey before quoting.
Gives a timber moisture reading before and after removal, so you can see the roof drying out. The readings go into your completion report.
Captures foam dust and spores at source. Paired with a negative air machine to keep the rest of your house clean.
Freezes and lifts foam residue from delicate or weakened timber without abrasion. Used where a saw would risk further damage.
Protects our technicians from isocyanate dust and treated timber. Standard kit on every removal, no exceptions.
A 1900s terrace in Pilton had open cell foam sprayed across the rafters in 2015. The buyer's surveyor flagged it, the lender withheld funds and the sale stalled. Two rafters had rot and the loft smelled damp.
We stripped the foam in two days, treated the rot and sistered one rafter. Moisture readings dropped from 24% to 14% within a week. The completion report went to the lender and the sale completed 10 days later.
A 1978 semi in Whiddon Valley had closed cell foam that had pulled away from the rafters, leaving gaps and cold spots. Heating bills were high and the loft felt cold in winter. No rot, but the insulation was doing nothing.
We cut out the closed cell foam over two days, checked every rafter and reinstated mineral wool at 270mm depth. The loft is now warm, ventilated and back to its designed performance. The homeowner has a depth record for future surveys.
A converted barn near Landkey had foam sprayed directly onto the roof deck, hiding water ingress from a failed flashing. The timber battens had started to rot and the owner only found out when a ceiling stain appeared.
We removed the foam, replaced four rotten battens and repaired the flashing. The roof deck was dried and reinsulated. A follow-up moisture check after two weeks confirmed the deck was dry and the leak had stopped.
Spray foam that was installed badly, or in the wrong roof, causes a predictable set of problems. Here are the ones we see most often in Barnstaple and how we fix them.
Ask a pro →We remove the foam, inspect and treat the timber, and provide a completion report with photographs and moisture readings. Surveyors accept our paperwork, and most Barnstaple sales complete within 10 working days of the removal.
We cut the foam back, expose the timber and treat any rot with fungicide. Rafters that have lost more than 20% of their section are sistered with new timber. We photograph every repair so you have a record.
Removing the foam lets the roof breathe again. We reinstate mineral wool at the correct depth and open the eaves vents, then check humidity with a moisture meter before we leave. The condensation cycle stops.
A documented removal changes the conversation. We strip the foam, treat the timber and hand you a report that answers every question a buyer's surveyor will ask. The property goes back on the market as a standard sale.
Call us on 0127 159 4024 or book a survey online. We cover Barnstaple and the surrounding Devon villages, and we can usually attend within 48 hours. The survey is free and you get a fixed written price the same day. We will tell you straight away whether the foam needs removing or can stay.
We run an out-of-hours phone line for urgent survey deadlines and water ingress, so you can reach us evenings and weekends. Full removal crews work Monday to Saturday, 7am to 6pm. If your lender has set a deadline, call us and we will schedule the work around it.
Typical 2026 pricing in this area runs from £1,800 for a small loft to £6,500 for a full roof with timber repairs. The price depends on foam type, roof size, access and how much rot we find. We give you a fixed written price after the free survey, so there are no surprises.
We do. Union Trust Spray Foam has been removing foam across North Devon since 2022. We are BPCA certified, CHAS accredited and NVQ qualified, and we provide lender-ready completion reports. Call 0127 159 4024 and we will book your survey, usually within 48 hours.
Same day Spray Foam RemovalWhen a survey deadline is tight, we can survey and start removal the same day across Barnstaple. Call before 10am and we will do our best to fit you in. Ideal for sales that are stalling on a lender's report.Explore →
24/7 Spray Foam RemovalOur out-of-hours line covers urgent water ingress and survey emergencies in Barnstaple and North Devon. You can reach us evenings and weekends. Full crews work Monday to Saturday, 7am to 6pm.Explore →
Residential Spray Foam RemovalMost of our Barnstaple work is residential: lofts, rafters and cavity walls in terraces, semis and barn conversions. We contain dust, protect your floors and clear every bag of waste before we leave.Explore →
Commercial Spray Foam RemovalWe strip foam from warehouse roofs, agricultural buildings and commercial units around Barnstaple and Bideford. Work is scheduled around your operating hours, with CHAS and Constructionline credentials for pre-qualification.Explore →
Loft Spray Foam RemovalLoft foam is the most common call we get in Barnstaple. We cut it out rafter by rafter, treat any rot and reinstate mineral wool at the correct depth. A standard 3-bed loft takes one to two days.Explore →
Roof Spray Foam RemovalFoam sprayed directly onto roof tiles or felt traps moisture and causes rot in the battens. We remove it carefully, inspect the roof structure and replace any failed timber before reinsulating.Explore →
Attic Spray Foam RemovalAttic foam in older Barnstaple properties often hides condensation damage. We survey with a thermal imaging camera, remove the foam and treat the timber. You get a moisture reading before and after.Explore →
Spray Foam Insulation RemovalIf your foam has failed, pulled away or was installed incorrectly, we remove the lot. That includes open cell and closed cell foams from Icynene, Lapolla, Demilec, BASF and Fomo. We dispose of it responsibly.Explore →Free survey, fixed written price, lender-ready completion report. We are BPCA certified and CHAS accredited, and we have been removing foam across North Devon since 2022. Call 0127 159 4024 and we will book you in, usually within 48 hours.
Book a survey 0127 159 4024 →Ring us on 0127 159 4024 or email [email protected] and we will get back to you the same working day. We are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with a 24/7 line for emergencies. Free assessments across Barnstaple and North Devon.