Spray foam removal in Sticklepath is what we do every week, from Sticklepath Hill down to Rumsam and across to Gorwell Road. If a surveyor, mortgage lender or buyer has flagged the foam in your loft, we cut it out, bag it and leave the timbers clean and breathable. We cover EX31 2, EX31 3 and EX32 8, and we work around school runs and shift patterns.
Sticklepath foam jobs split roughly into three groups: loft foam that a lender has flagged, roof foam that has trapped moisture against the felt, and cavity or warehouse foam on the commercial units closer to the town centre. We run the same kit on all of them, and we can usually get to a Sticklepath address the same day you call. If you have been searching for emergency Spray foam removal near Sticklepath because a completion date is close, tell us the date when you ring and we will work back from it.
Spray Foam Removal near meWe cover every Sticklepath postcode, EX31 2, EX31 3 and EX32 8, so a local callout is genuinely local. Most jobs are lofts in the terraces off Sticklepath Terrace or semis around Oakleigh Road. We arrive with the removal saw, vacuum and air scrubber in one van, so there is no second visit to finish the job.View details →
Same day Spray Foam RemovalSame day spray foam extraction in Sticklepath is usually possible if you ring before midday. We keep the afternoon slot open for urgent work, which is often a lender deadline or a surveyor revisit. If the foam is open cell and the loft is clear, we can strip a standard Sticklepath roof void in a single afternoon and have the timbers readable again.View details →
24/7 Spray Foam RemovalWe answer the phone at 2am for Sticklepath customers, usually because a leak has started running through foam and into a ceiling. We can make the roof safe and stop the water that night, then return in daylight to remove the foam properly. Emergency Spray foam removal near Sticklepath is priced the same as a daytime callout, with no night rate.View details →
Residential Spray Foam RemovalMost Sticklepath work is residential: family homes on Sticklepath Hill, Rumsam and Gorwell Road. We protect floors and stairwells with sheeting, run the vacuum hose out to the van, and keep dust out of the rest of the house with a negative air machine. You can stay in the property while we work, though we ask you to keep children and pets clear of the loft hatch.View details →
Commercial Spray Foam RemovalSticklepath has a handful of commercial units and converted workshops where foam was sprayed to seal a roof. We work around trading hours so you do not lose a day. For larger roofs we bring the dry ice blasting machine, which lifts foam off metal decking without gouging the sheet, and we bag everything for proper disposal.View details →
Loft Spray Foam RemovalLoft spray foam removal in Sticklepath is our bread and butter. The village has a lot of loft conversions done in the 2000s, and many were foamed at the rafters rather than the ceiling. That traps heat and moisture in the same place. We cut the foam back, check the rafters with a moisture meter, and leave the void so a building surveyor can see the timber clearly.View details →
Roof Spray Foam RemovalRoof foam on Sticklepath properties is usually closed cell sprayed directly onto the underside of the felt or tiles. Removing it needs care because the roof covering stays in place. We work from inside with the removal saw and multi-tool, section by section, and use thermal imaging to find the patches that have delaminated from the timber and are hiding damp.View details →
Attic Spray Foam RemovalAttic foam in Sticklepath tends to be older Icynene or Fomo product, often applied over mineral wool that is still underneath. We strip both, because leaving soggy mineral wool under new insulation causes the same condensation problem again. The attic is then vacuumed, scrubbed and left ready for whatever insulation your lender or building control wants next.View details →
Spray Foam Insulation RemovalFull spray foam insulation removal in Sticklepath means taking out foam, any contaminated mineral wool, and the debris that has collected behind it. We bag it all on site and take it away, so nothing sits in your front garden. On a typical Sticklepath semi this is a one to two day job, depending on how deep the foam was sprayed.View details →
Open Cell Spray Foam RemovalOpen cell foam is softer and comes out faster than closed cell, but it holds water like a sponge. In Sticklepath we see it most in lofts that were foamed to stop a draught and then got a leak. We remove it with the vacuum and multi-tool, then dry the timbers before anyone talks about re-insulating. Most open cell lofts here are done in a day.View details →
Closed Cell Spray Foam RemovalClosed cell polyurethane foam is the hard one. It bonds to timber and has to be cut, not pulled. On Sticklepath jobs we use the spray foam removal saw and oscillating multi-tool to take it back in strips, keeping the blade off the rafter face. It is slower work, but it is the only way to remove closed cell foam without damaging the roof structure.View details →
Mortgage Lender Spray Foam RemovalThis is the most common reason we get called to Sticklepath. A lender or surveyor has refused the mortgage because of foam in the roof, and the sale is on hold. We provide a written method statement, before and after photographs, and a moisture reading for the timber, which is what lenders and their surveyors ask for. We have done this enough times to know the paperwork matters as much as the removal.View details →
Insulation Removal ServiceSometimes the foam is only part of the problem and the whole loft needs clearing. Our insulation removal service in Sticklepath covers foam, mineral wool, boarding and general loft debris in one visit. We take it away and dispose of it correctly, so you are not left with bags of isocyanate foam in a skip on the drive.View details →
Insulation AssessmentIf you are not sure whether the foam in your Sticklepath loft is a problem, we will assess it before you spend anything on removal. We check foam type, depth, coverage and moisture content, and tell you whether it is causing harm or just sitting there. You get a straight answer, in writing, and no pressure to book work you do not need.View details →
Dry Ice Blasting Spray Foam RemovalDry ice blasting is our cleanest method for hard surfaces. On Sticklepath jobs where foam was sprayed onto metal decking, brick or concrete, the dry ice blasting machine freezes the foam so it releases without gouging the substrate. There is no grit to clean up afterwards, which suits occupied homes and commercial units where dust is a problem.View details →
Cavity Wall Spray Foam RemovalCavity wall foam is less common in Sticklepath than loft foam, but we see it in a few older properties where a retrofit scheme went wrong. Foam in a cavity can bridge the gap and let damp cross to the inner leaf. We remove it through drilled access points, clear the cavity, and leave it ready for a proper breathable insulation system.View details →
Sand Blasting Spray Foam Insulation RemovalFor stubborn foam on brick or stone, sand blasting equipment still has its place. We use it on Sticklepath properties where foam has cured hard onto a masonry wall and hand tools will not shift it. It is a controlled method, with sheeting and extraction, and we only use it where the surface can take it without damage.View details →
Thermal Spray Foam RemovalThermal removal uses heat to soften the bond between foam and substrate before we cut it away. It is useful on Sticklepath roofs where the foam has gone brittle and is cracking off in sheets. We combine it with thermal imaging so we can see exactly where the foam has separated and where it is still stuck fast, which keeps the job quick.View details →
Environmentally Friendly Insulation RemovalWe remove foam from Sticklepath homes with as little waste to landfill as we can manage. Foam is bagged and sent for appropriate disposal, timber is left clean and reusable, and we use dust extraction rather than sweeping. If you want the loft left ready for mineral wool or a breathable board, we will tell you what the timbers need first.View details →
Warehouse Spray Foam RemovalThe larger units around Barnstaple and the edge of Sticklepath sometimes have foam sprayed across a warehouse roof to stop condensation dripping onto stock. We remove it in phases so the building stays in use, working at height with the right access equipment. Most warehouse roofs are cleared in sections over a few nights to avoid disrupting the working day.View details →
Every Sticklepath job starts with a look at the foam itself. We identify whether it is open cell or closed cell, check the depth and coverage, and take moisture readings on the timbers with a moisture meter. Then we set
Older terraces along Sticklepath Terrace have very little headroom in the loft, which makes foam removal slow and awkward. Technicians cannot stand upright, so the work is done kneeling or lying on boards, and the vacuum hose has to be routed carefully to avoid blocking the hatch.
How we help: We use compact removal tools and a short-bodied vacuum head for low voids, and we board out the loft before we start so nobody is kneeling on joists. On the tightest Sticklepath roofs we send two technicians rather than one, which keeps the job to a single day.
A lot of the foam in Sticklepath was applied to stop a leak, and the felt underneath has often failed since. Removing the foam exposes that felt, and if it is torn the roof will need attention before the loft can be re-insulated. This changes the scope of the job mid-way through.
How we help: We inspect the felt as the foam comes off and photograph anything that has failed. If the felt is sound we carry on. If it is not, we tell you the same day with pictures and a price for the repair, so you are not surprised at the end of the job.
Several properties on Sticklepath Hill and around Rumsam have no rear vehicle access, which means equipment has to be carried through the house. That adds time and means we need to protect floors and doorways properly before anything goes in.
How we help: We carry the removal kit in protective cases, lay floor runners from the front door to the loft hatch, and keep the vacuum outside on the drive with a long hose. It adds maybe 30 minutes to a Sticklepath job, and we do not charge extra for it.
Damp or dark patches on the ceiling below the loft
A surveyor or lender has flagged the foam
Foam is cracking or pulling away from the rafters
The loft smells musty or damp
Timbers look dark, soft or stained
Sticklepath is a compact village and we know it well, but landmarks still help when we are routing vans and scheduling jobs. Sticklepath Primary School is the easiest reference point for the residential streets around it, and the Tarka Trail access point tells us which side of the village a job is on. Barnstaple Rugby Club and Sticklepath Park are useful markers for the Rumsam and Gorwell Road side. If you give us a landmark when you book, we will usually know the street before you finish the sentence.
A useful reference point for the residential streets in the centre of the village. Jobs near the school are usually booked outside drop-off and pick-up times so our van is not adding to the traffic on the narrow approach roads.
Sits on the Barnstaple side of Sticklepath and helps us place jobs on the Rumsam and Gorwell Road side of the village. If you are near the rugby club, we know which route to take and where to park the van.
A handy marker for the residential streets that back onto the park. Jobs here often have rear access through a garden gate, which changes how we run the vacuum hose. Knowing the park location saves us a phone call on arrival.
The Tarka Trail access point tells us which edge of Sticklepath a property sits on and whether the approach is from the Barnstaple side or the village side. It is a quick way to confirm a postcode before we set off.
These are our most frequently served ZIP codes. Nearby areas may also qualify—call if you do not see yours.
Sticklepath Hill · Oakleigh Road · Rumsam · Gorwell Road
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Call 0127 159 4024 →Most Sticklepath jobs run from 900 pounds for a small open cell loft to 2,500 pounds or more for a large closed cell removal with contaminated mineral wool underneath. A typical semi lands between 1,200 and 1,800 pounds. We assess for free and give you a fixed price that includes disposal and a written report.
We would say us, but the honest answer is the company that shows you the method, checks the timbers with a moisture meter and gives you a fixed price in writing. We have been removing foam in Sticklepath since 2022 and most of our work comes from repeat customers and referrals from local surveyors.
Yes. We cover all Sticklepath postcodes including EX31 2, EX31 3 and EX32 8, and we are based in Barnstaple so a callout is genuinely local. Same day spray foam extraction in Sticklepath is usually possible if you ring before midday, and we keep a 24 hour line open for leaks and urgent lender deadlines.
A standard open cell loft in a Sticklepath semi takes one day. Closed cell foam on a larger roof, or a job where the mineral wool underneath is contaminated, usually takes two days. We tell you the expected duration when we quote and we do not leave a loft half-finished.
Removing the foam usually unblocks a mortgage, provided the timbers underneath are sound. We supply before and after photographs, moisture readings and a written method statement that goes to your lender's surveyor. If the timbers are damaged, we tell you before you commit to anything.
Call Union Trust Spray Foam on 0127 159 4024 for a free loft assessment and a fixed written price. We cover Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe and the whole of North Devon, and we can often be on site the same day.
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