Spray foam removal in Milton Keynes
Spray foam taken out of Milton Keynes lofts by hand, the roof checked and photographed, and insulation put back properly so your sale or remortgage can move.
Spray Foam Removal in Milton Keynes
Spray foam was sold to a lot of homeowners as a quick way to insulate a loft or hold a tired roof together. Many now find it gets in the way when they come to sell or remortgage. A buyer's surveyor cannot see the rafters through it, and many lenders will not lend until it is gone. We remove it properly, and we cover all of Milton Keynes from Bedford, about 20 miles away.
Why it causes problems
- It hides the condition of rafters, battens and the underside of the tiles
- It can trap moisture against timber, which can lead to rot out of sight
- Closed-cell foam sets rigid and bonds hard to felt and timber
- It makes future roof repairs harder, because tiles and battens are stuck in place
How we remove it
- Inspection. We look at the type of foam, how far it runs and whether cables, pipes or solar wiring are in the way.
- Written quote. Everything itemised, including any other trades needed.
- Removal. We cut and scrape the foam off the rafters and felt by hand, bag it and take it away.
- Check the roof. With the foam gone we can see the timbers and felt, and we photograph them for you and your surveyor.
- Clean up. The loft is left clean and ready for proper insulation.
Solar panels and other trades
If your panels are wired through the loft, we arrange an electrician to disconnect them safely and reconnect them afterwards. One customer whose sale was held up by spray foam told us the surveyor who came afterwards commented on the quality of the job. That is the standard we work to: a loft that passes a close look.
If someone has already had a go
We have been called in to finish removals that another firm left half done. If yours has been partly cleared, we look at what is left and quote to finish it.
Insulating afterwards
With the foam out, insulation goes back at ceiling level, topped up to 300mm or more, so the roof space is ventilated the way it was designed to be.
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How we work
Honest roofers: what the roof needs, not what pays best
Read our Google reviews and the same things come up: honest advice, the most detailed quote they received, and a team who arrive smart and leave the site tidy.
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A repair when a repair will do
A Bedford customer with a chimney leak got new lead and a metre of felt, not a new roof. "There was no need to start doing loads of unnecessary work," in her words.
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Itemised, line by line
Scaffold, skip, materials, even the portable toilet on a big job. You see exactly what you are paying for.
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Quick when it is leaking
Customers who called in the early evening with water coming in had us there the next day.
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Done the proper way
Dry ridge and verge systems, eaves support trays, welded lead, breathable membranes, and moss scraped off by hand. We never jet-wash a roof.
A 120-year-old roof, matched to the original
“The finished roof looks great, and is an excellent match to the original which is important in Letchworth.”
We noticed the felt in our loft was deteriorating quite badly, so decided it was time to get the roof replaced. We had three different companies out to quote, with Jude from Ultimate Roof Care being the last. Jude came across really well, very polite and well spoken, and took the time to explain everything properly. His quotation was by far the most detailed, with everything clearly itemised so we knew exactly what we were paying for. The team did exactly what was promised and we're really pleased with our new roof. We'd seen their vans working around Bedfordshire before, which was reassuring too. More than happy with the whole experience and would definitely recommend Ultimate Roof Care.
We had a bad leak coming into the roof and couldn't work out where it was coming from. We called Jude and he came out, had a proper look and identified the problem around the chimney. Our house was built in the 1980s and he showed us where the old felt had started collapsing around that area. One of his guys then came out and replaced the lead around the chimney as well as roughly a metre of felt around it. Jude explained that there was no need to start doing loads of unnecessary work and that a localised repair should sort the problem, which we really appreciated. The exact area where the water was coming in before has stayed completely dry. Really happy with the repair and thought the price was very fair. The guys were polite, turned up looking smart and were very professional. We're based in Bedford and would definitely recommend them.
We'd been having problems with a leak on our bungalow roof, despite previously having another roofing company out, so we decided it was time to have the whole roof replaced. Jude was brilliant from the start, and the detail in their quotation was on another level compared to the others we received. Everything was explained step by step, from the scaffolding and materials being delivered to the skip, even a portable toilet for the workers. Their price was very competitive too, but it was really the attention to detail and how professional they were that made us choose them. What a great company. We couldn't recommend Ultimate Roof Care enough!
I had spray foam insulation in my loft which was causing issues with selling my property. Jude explained the full process, gave me a clear written quote and even arranged for an electrician to safely disconnect and reconnect my solar panels. Once the foam was removed, they bagged and cleared every bit of waste and left the loft spotless. The surveyor who came afterwards commented on the quality of the job. True professionals, I'd highly recommend them.
I booked a roof MOT with Ultimate Roofcare because I wanted to be sure everything was in good condition before the winter. They showed me photos of a couple of cracked tiles and some minor pointing that needed attention, but reassured me the rest of the roof was in good shape. They fixed everything there and then at a very fair price. No pushy sales, just genuine advice and quality workmanship.
After the really heavy rain the other day we had quite a bad leak come through and called Jude at around 5 or 6 in the evening. He came out the very next day. Owen then came out shortly afterwards and got the repair sorted for us. They opened up roughly a metre along the bottom of the roof, renewed the felt in that area and fitted a new eaves support tray system. We've had more rain since and everything has stayed completely dry.
Jude and his efficient team of workers have done a complete roof replacement with slates on our 200 year old house. They have done an excellent job and the roof is now entirely watertight and looks very smart. Quality materials and experienced skills have resulted in a great job and peace of mind for us. Thankyou to all. Richard and Lorna
I found Ultimate Roofcare in the local Bedford Bulletin. Joe came along to check out the loft. Jude came along later in one of his branded vehicles (big reassurance) and explained that he could do the job in 4 days with 8-10 men. By Wednesday evening the roof tiles had been removed and replaced, a new roof lining installed, 3 layers of insulation placed between the joists, ventilated soffits and new gutters fitted and a good tidy-up completed. If you need any roofing or loft work done, you would struggle to find a better company.Read every review The full set, in their own words
Where we work
Spray foam removal nearby
Before you ring
Questions we get asked
Will removing spray foam damage my roof?
Done carefully, no. The bigger risk is what the foam may already be hiding. Once it is off we can see the timbers and felt, and if anything needs repairing we show you photos before doing it.
Is closed-cell foam harder to take out than open-cell?
Yes. Closed-cell foam sets hard and grips the timbers, so it takes longer than softer open-cell foam. We'll tell you which you have when we inspect, and the quote will reflect it.
Can you give me something to show my buyer or lender?
You get photos of the cleared roof space and our written company guarantee for the work, which you can pass to your buyer, surveyor or lender.
Get in touch
Tell us about the roof
- We call you back To hear what the roof is doing.
- We come and look And take photos of what we find, so you can see it too.
- You get a written, itemised quote What the roof needs and what it costs. No pressure.