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The spray foam insulation crisis in the UK has created a second, uglier problem: a wave of rogue spray foam removal companies preying on worried homeowners. Cold calls, fake urgency, inflated quotes, and half-finished jobs are leaving people thousands of pounds poorer and often with roofs in worse condition than before. In February 2026, the HomeOwners Alliance and Property Care Association wrote a joint letter to ministers calling on the government to "stamp out the rogue s

Riva Surveyors Ltd has been ordered to pay £48,891 in fines and compensation after a Suffolk Trading Standards investigation exposed a deliberate, sustained campaign of deception targeting elderly homeowners across four English counties. The company, which originally traded under the name Riba Surveyors Ltd before being forced to change its name by the Royal Institute of British Architects , cold-called and doorstepped vulnerable pensioners, fabricated roof defects, and pres

If you've been told your spray foam insulation needs to come out, one of the first questions you'll hear from removal companies is: "Do you know if it's open-cell or closed-cell?" And if you're like most homeowners, your response is probably: "I have absolutely no idea." Don't worry, you're not alone. Most people who have spray foam in their loft didn't install it themselves, and the previous owner (or cowboy installer) didn't leave a manual. But understanding the difference

Spray foam removal remains one of the most critical issues in the UK housing market this year. For homeowners looking to sell, remortgage, or release equity , addressing spray foam insulation has become an unavoidable step. Below is a fully updated guide for 2026 covering spray foam removal : what it is, why lenders continue to flag it, the removal process, current UK costs, and how to choose a reputable specialist. What is Spray Foam and Why Is It Still a Problem? Spray foam