Spray Foam Removal

The PCA and the Residential Property Surveyors' Association (RSPA) sparked controversy among valuers, spray foam installers and surveyors in 2021 after issuing guidance to recommend the removal of spray foam insulation at every property they visit. 

It has been found that in around 80% residential properties that the spray foam insulation applied correctly and no pre-insulation reports were provided to the home owners.

Without these reports a large number of mortgage lenders will not lend on any house that has spray foam insulation installed. Even getting equity release on the property is proving difficult with some lenders.

The main problems are that it can put stress on supporting roof timbers, can restrict air circulation in the roof and cause condensation, which in turn causes roof timbers to rot.

And this will eventually lead to a expensive roof replacement.