Spray foam insulation removal blog
Is there an official UK standard or certificate for spray foam removal?
Removal websites quote standards, councils and lender logos. The official bodies say something simpler: there isn't one. Here's what RICS, the PCA and the HomeOwners Alliance actually publish, and how to judge any 'standard' you're shown.
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How to check a spray foam removal certificate is genuine
Some certificates are a single page with a logo and a promise. Here's how to tell lender-ready paperwork from paperwork that won't survive a surveyor's questions.
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What surveyors and industry bodies actually say about spray foam
Forget the sales pitches on both sides. Here's what the professional bodies have actually said about spray foam, verified, sourced, and translated into plain English.
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Equity release and spray foam insulation: what you need to know
Equity-release providers are among the strictest on spray foam. Here's why, what it means for your plans, and how removal gets your application moving.
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Does spray foam insulation affect your EPC rating?
Spray foam can nudge an EPC score up, but that's rarely the point. Here's how it interacts with your EPC, and why the mortgage issue usually matters more.
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Best spray foam removal companies UK: an honest comparison
The costly mistake isn't the foam, it's picking the wrong company to remove it. An honest comparison of the main UK options, the criteria that matter, and how to save up to 20%.
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Survey flagged spray foam mid-sale? Your options, and the week-by-week rescue plan
A spray foam flag mid-sale doesn't have to collapse the chain. Here are your real options, and the week-by-week rescue plan that reliably gets you to completion.
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My lender won't approve my mortgage because of spray foam: here's how to fix it
A mortgage refused over spray foam isn't the end of the road. Here's why lenders say no, the paperwork you actually need, and how to get things moving, saving up to 20%.
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Which UK mortgage lenders will lend on a home with spray foam?
Some lenders refuse spray-foam homes outright, others decide case by case. Here's a sourced summary of where UK lenders stand, and how removal reopens your options.
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What documentation do mortgage lenders need after spray foam removal?
Removal alone won't save your mortgage. You need certified removal plus the documentation lenders ask for. Here's who does that in the UK, and how to save up to 20%.
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Lender flagged spray foam in the survey? What 'certified safe to proceed' really means
The valuer has flagged spray foam and you've been told to find a company that can 'certify it's safe to proceed'. Here's what that phrase really means, who decides, and the week-by-week route back to a yes.
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Why do so many UK homes have spray foam? The story behind the problem
An estimated 250,000 UK homes have spray foam, much of it fitted during the energy-efficiency push. Here's how it happened, and why it became a problem.
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Open-cell vs closed-cell spray foam: what's the difference?
The two types of spray foam behave very differently, and the difference matters for damp, mortgages and how it's removed. Here's a plain comparison.
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Does spray foam insulation cause damp and condensation?
Spray foam can trap moisture against your roof timbers, and open-cell foam is the worst offender. Here's how damp develops, the signs to watch, and the fix.
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What is spray foam insulation? A plain-English guide
Sold as an energy-saving upgrade, now a reason mortgages get refused. Here's what spray foam insulation actually is, in plain English, and why it matters.
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How much does spray foam removal cost in the UK?
Anyone quoting a fixed price without seeing the job is guessing. Here is what actually drives spray foam removal cost, and what your quote should include.
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Is spray foam insulation bad? The honest pros and cons
It was sold as an energy-saving upgrade. So why is it now a reason mortgages get refused? An honest look at the pros, the cons and your options.
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