Case Studies
Real spray foam removal projects completed by our teams across the UK — including the challenges we faced and how we solved them.
Before & After Results
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Closed-Cell Foam Direct on Tiles — Remortgage Blocked
The Challenge
A homeowner in Brighton was blocked from remortgaging after a lender's surveyor flagged closed-cell spray foam applied directly onto the roof tiles. The foam had begun trapping moisture, causing early signs of timber rot in two rafters.
Our Solution
Our team completed a full loft survey, removed all closed-cell foam using specialist equipment, treated the affected timbers, and installed Superfoil insulation — leaving the loft RICS-compliant and fully mortgageable.
- Property made mortgageable within 5 working days
- Affected rafters treated and stabilised
- Superfoil replacement insulation installed
- Customer successfully remortgaged 3 weeks later
Open-Cell Foam Removal Pre-Sale — Avoiding a Collapsed Chain
The Challenge
A family selling their 4-bed detached home had their buyer's solicitor flag open-cell spray foam during conveyancing, threatening to collapse the sale. The buyer's mortgage offer was withdrawn — the family had already committed to a new property purchase.
Our Solution
We responded within 48 hours for an emergency survey, completed the full open-cell foam removal over 2 days, and issued a completion certificate accepted by the buyer's lender.
- Emergency survey completed within 48 hours
- Full open-cell foam removal in 2 days
- Completion certificate issued for buyer's lender
- Property sale completed — chain saved
Foam-Coated Felt — Hidden Structural Damage Uncovered
The Challenge
A 1930s semi-detached had closed-cell foam applied over degraded felt. During our survey we found the foam was masking failed felt and multiple cracked rafters — serious structural issues that would have been catastrophic if left unresolved.
Our Solution
We removed all spray foam, replaced the failed roofing felt, repaired the cracked rafters with sister joists, and installed breathable insulation — returning the roof to a safe, mortgageable standard.
- Failed felt and cracked rafters uncovered and repaired
- Sister joists fitted for structural integrity
- Breathable membrane and insulation installed
- Full warranty certificate issued post-completion
Portfolio Landlord — 6 Properties Cleared for Refinancing
The Challenge
A London-based portfolio landlord was blocked from refinancing 6 properties across multiple boroughs due to spray foam flagged on all lender surveys. Each property had a mix of open and closed-cell foam in varying states of deterioration.
Our Solution
We coordinated a phased programme across all 6 properties over 3 weeks, deploying multiple teams simultaneously to minimise disruption to tenants. Each property received a completion certificate accepted by the refinancing lender.
- All 6 properties cleared within 3 weeks
- Multiple teams deployed — minimal tenant disruption
- Lender-accepted completion certificates issued for all
- Portfolio refinanced — landlord saved an estimated £40,000 in delayed costs
Inherited Property — Survey Revealed Dangerous Foam & Asbestos
The Challenge
A family inherited a 1960s bungalow to sell as probate. Our survey revealed open-cell foam covering asbestos-containing roofing felt — a dangerous combination requiring specialist handling and licensed asbestos contractors before foam removal could begin.
Our Solution
We coordinated licensed asbestos removal first, then completed full foam removal once the area was cleared and certified safe. We managed the full project from start to completion certificate.
- Licensed asbestos removal coordinated safely
- Full foam removal completed post-asbestos clearance
- Probate property made saleable
- Complete project management — single point of contact for the family
First-Time Buyer's Survey Shock — Foam Flagged After Offer Accepted
The Challenge
A first-time buyer's mortgage offer was withdrawn after a surveyor flagged closed-cell foam in the loft. The seller had no idea foam had been installed by a previous owner and both parties were at risk of losing the sale.
Our Solution
We completed a joint survey with both parties present, provided a transparent written report, and completed the foam removal within 3 days — allowing the buyer's lender to reissue the mortgage offer.
- Joint survey report provided for full transparency
- Foam removal completed in 3 days
- Buyer's mortgage offer successfully reissued
- First-time buyer purchased their home — sale completed
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