How to Choose the Right Spray Foam Removal Company in 2026

So, you’ve decided to remove the spray foam insulation from your roof. Maybe you are selling your home, maybe you are remortgaging, or maybe you are just worried about the long-term health of your timbers.

Whatever the reason, you have made the right decision. But now comes a critical second choice: Who is going to remove it?

Since banks and mortgage lenders began clamping down on spray foam, a new industry has popped up overnight. Unfortunately, not everyone offering "foam removal" knows what they are doing. We have seen horror stories of general builders attacking roofs with crowbars, damaging tiles, tearing felt, and leaving homeowners with a leaking roof and no paperwork to show for it.

To help you navigate this, here is your checklist for choosing a professional spray foam removal company and how Remove Spray Foam meets every standard.

1. Beware of the "General Builder"

Removal is a restoration job, not a demolition job.

Spray foam bonds tightly to timbers and felt. If a builder tries to simply rip it out with brute force or high-pressure blasting, they will almost certainly damage the delicate breathable felt underneath or crack your roof tiles.

The Right Way: Look for a company that specialises exclusively in spray foam removal. They should use specialist tools and manual scrapers to carefully separate the foam from the structure without compromising the roof's integrity.

How We Do It: At Remove Spray Foam, this is all we do. Our teams are trained specifically in delicate extraction techniques that protect your underlying tiles and felt.

2. Timber Treatment is Not Optional

Removing the foam is only half the job. The main reason lenders hate spray foam is the risk of "interstitial condensation", moisture trapped against the wood causing rot.

A cheap removal quote often covers just "scraping the foam off." But what if the wood underneath is damp? If you simply remove the foam and walk away, that timber remains vulnerable.

The Right Way: A professional company will clean the timbers down to the grain and apply a professional-grade wood preservative or treatment to stop any rot in its tracks and prevent future infestations (like woodworm).

How We Do It: Every job includes cleaning and treating the exposed timbers to ensure they are healthy, breathable, and durable for the future.

3. The Paperwork: Your Golden Ticket

If you are removing foam to satisfy a mortgage lender or equity release provider, the physical removal isn't enough. The bank doesn't just need to know it's gone, they need proof it was done properly.

Many "man with a van" services cannot provide the certification lenders require. If you spend thousands removing foam but can't produce a warranty or completion certificate, the bank may still refuse to lend.

The Right Way: Ensure your chosen company provides a full Completion Pack. This should include photos, certification and a guarantee of the work.

How We Do It: We specialise in helping "mortgage prisoners." Our completion documentation is designed specifically to tick the boxes for surveyors and solicitors, giving you the best chance of getting your sale or remortgage approved.

The Right Spray Foam Removal Company: Why Choose Remove Spray Foam?

We are industry specialists. We understand that you aren't just paying for removal, you are paying for peace of mind and mortgageability too.

We provide:

• ✅ Nationwide Coverage (England, Scotland, Wales)

• ✅ Specialist Restoration Teams (Not general labourers)

• ✅ Lender-Friendly Documentation

Don't swap your insulation problem for a structural one. Choose the experts and get it done right, the first time. Contact us today for a free, professional survey of your roof.