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Inspector examining spray foam under a roof in Rainhill
Spray Foam Inspections · Rainhill (L35)

Spray foam in your St Helens roof? Get the facts before the sale stalls.

We inspect the foam and the timbers, take moisture readings and put it all in writing. Assessments from £195; removal quoted only if needed.

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£195 fixed — no call-out fee Written report within 24 hours
Written report, 24 hours
Written report, 24 hoursPhotos and readings straight to your inbox.
Local roofs, local homes
Local roofs, local homesFrom Victorian terraces to 1960s estates.
You keep the report
You keep the reportShow it to any buyer, lender or contractor.
Straight answer

Stripping a roof is a big job. Check it needs doing first.

Some foamed roofs are fine, some are not. We show you which you have with photos, readings and a plain report, then leave the decision with you.

Before you list or remortgage

What guessing about foam can cost

Four ways to deal with spray foam in a roof, ranked by cost. The cheapest one is the one you choose.

Assess first, then remove only what has to goSome foam can stay. You find out which before you spend.
£195
Stripping the whole roof 'just in case'Paying to remove foam that would have passed.
£1,000s
Sale or remortgage falls throughA lender or buyer's surveyor refuses, and the buyer walks.
Weeks lost
Leaving damp timber hiddenRot spreads behind the foam until the roof needs rebuilding.
£££££
A typical St Helens house assessment is a fixed £195, agreed before we turn up. If removal is needed you get a separate written quote.
£195 · One visit, one price Quoted before we attend

✓ What that buys

Everything below is included. There is nothing else to pay.

  • An inspection of the whole roof space, wherever it can be reached
  • Foam type, thickness and coverage recorded, with moisture readings on visible timber
  • A written report with photos and locations, ready for a lender, buyer or solicitor
  • A clear condition rating for what we could see. The report is yours to keep
  • A straight answer on what, if anything, actually needs to come off

— What you never get

Not on the day, not on the invoice, not afterwards.

  • A call-out fee or a charge for the report
  • A price that moves once we have seen the loft
  • A removal quote you did not ask for
  • Any obligation to use us for the removal
  • A report we hold back or make you chase

The report records what we could see and what we could not, so nobody is guessing later. Take it to any contractor you like.

Semi-detached houses on a street in Rainhill
Rainhill's housing

A town of old roofs and new problems.

Rainhill has Victorian villas and inter-war semis on tree-lined streets. Foam under slate roofs on these houses can leave owners stuck if they want to sell or extend. We inspect the roof space, photograph what we find and explain the options in plain English.

Tiles, slates, battens and felt. We look at what the foam sits on and what it is doing.

Also covering the rest of St Helens — same price, same service.

In St Helens roofs

What an inspection typically shows

Foam over slate battens in a Rainhill villa.
Foam over slate battens in a Rainhill villa.
Foam stuck to tile battens in a St Helens roof space.
Foam stuck to tile battens in a St Helens roof space.
Rafter staining that moisture readings help explain.
Rafter staining that moisture readings help explain.

Been told all the foam must come off?

Quoted for full removal and unsure? Ring for a free second opinion. If nobody checked the timbers, you may not need to strip it all.

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St Helens and the surrounding towns

St Helens areas we cover

L35

Rainhill

WA9

Thatto Heath

WA10

Eccleston

WA11

Rainford· Haydock

WA12

Newton-le-Willows

St Helens (WA9, WA10, WA11) plus Newton-le-Willows (WA12), Rainhill (L35) and nearby villages. Most visits booked within a few working days.

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Questions we get asked

Can foam be removed from a slate roof without damaging it?
Careful hand work usually can. We record slate and batten condition once it is clear.
Why is spray foam under a roof a problem?
Spray foam is applied to the underside of the roof covering. It bonds to tiles, slates, felt and timber, which can hide damp and decay and makes repairs difficult. Many lenders and surveyors treat it with caution, especially where it covers the roof timbers.
Will it stop me selling or getting a mortgage?
It can. Some lenders decline or ask for evidence, and buyers' surveyors often flag it. A written assessment of what is there and what condition it is in is usually what they ask for. What a particular lender will accept varies, so check with your broker.
What does an assessment involve?
An inspector goes into the roof space, records the foam type, thickness and coverage, takes moisture readings on visible timber, photographs what can be seen and notes what cannot be checked. You get a written report afterwards.
How long does it take?
Usually one to two hours in a typical St Helens roof space, with the report following within a day.
Do I have to remove it?
Not always. It depends on the foam type, how well it was fitted, the state of the timbers and what your lender or buyer accepts. The inspection gives you the evidence.
Can you tell if the timbers are damaged?
Where timbers can be seen or reached we take moisture readings and record staining, softness and mould. Timber fully covered by foam cannot be checked without removing some of it, and the report says so.
What is the difference between open-cell and closed-cell foam?
Open-cell foam is soft and spongy and lets moisture pass through. Closed-cell foam is dense and sets hard. Both are used in roofs, and the type affects how it can be removed and how risky it is.

Find out what is under the foam.

£195 fixed. Written report. Yours to keep.

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