We remove spray foam from lofts throughout Wallasey, including New Brighton, Liscard, Egremont and Seacombe, in the CH44 and CH45 postcodes. The foam is cut and scraped off by hand, all waste is taken away, and we inspect and photograph the roof structure. Our written report shows exactly what condition the timbers and covering are in.
What does our Wallasey report actually show?
Homeowners often ask what they receive at the end of the job, so we will start there. The report is written for you, but laid out so that a surveyor, valuer or roofer can follow it.
| Section | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Before photos | The foam as we found it, its type and how much of the roof it covered |
| After photos | Each roof slope cleaned back, with rafters and battens visible |
| Moisture readings | Spot checks on rafters and battens, highlighting anything damp |
| Covering | State of the felt, membrane or the undersides of tiles and slates |
| Ventilation | Whether the eaves are clear and air can move through the loft |
| Recommendations | Repairs for a roofer or joiner to consider, and next steps for insulation |
The report is a record of what we saw. It is not a mortgage approval: each lender makes its own decision, so check with your broker what they need. Our spray foam and mortgages page explains the common routes.
Weather on the Wallasey peninsula
Wallasey sits at the north-east tip of the Wirral, exposed on two sides to the Mersey estuary and Liverpool Bay. Salt-laden wind and heavy rain hit homes along the promenade hardest, but properties further back feel them too. Over time, that weather finds weak spots: ridge tiles, flashings around chimneys and the edges of the roof. Normally you would notice a drip or stain in the loft. When the underside of the roof is covered in foam, that early warning is lost.
That is why moisture readings are a key part of every Wallasey job we do, particularly on the slopes facing the sea.
The homes we work in here
Wallasey has a large number of Victorian and Edwardian houses, especially around New Brighton and Liscard, with tall roofs and often slate coverings. Between the wars and after, it filled out with semi-detached houses and bungalows under tiled roofs. Big older houses mean more roof area and more time, while tiled semis are usually quicker but often have eaves crammed with foam. Either way, if old insulation is also lying on the joists, we can remove it at the same visit with our loft insulation removal.
Before you call
It helps if you can tell us roughly when the foam went in, whether you have any paperwork from the installer, and if a sale, remortgage or equity release is depending on it. If you are not sure the foam needs to go at all, a spray foam inspection is a sensible first step.
Wallasey is covered along with Birkenhead on the Wirral side, and we also work across the water in Bootle. For the full picture, see our guide to spray foam insulation removal.
Talk to us about a Wallasey loft
Phone 07777 659786 or leave your details. Tell us a little about the house and the foam, and we will ring you back to arrange a visit. Our main page has more on spray foam removal for Wirral and Liverpool homes.
Frequently asked questions
Does sea air in New Brighton make spray foam deteriorate faster?
We would not claim that as a general rule. The bigger issue on exposed homes is that wind-driven rain is more likely to get past an ageing roof covering, and foam hides the evidence. Removing the foam lets us check whether any water has been getting in.
Can I share your report with my buyer’s surveyor?
Yes. The report is yours to pass on to a surveyor, valuer, estate agent, roofer or anyone else involved. It includes photos and notes laid out so a professional can follow them. The buyer’s lender will make its own decision on the property.
Which Wallasey areas do you visit?
We cover CH44 and CH45, including New Brighton, Liscard, Egremont, Seacombe, Poulton and Wallasey Village. We also cover Birkenhead and the rest of our Wirral area. Just mention your address when you get in touch.
I have no paperwork for the foam. Does that matter?
It does not stop us removing it. Paperwork can be useful to a buyer’s solicitor or surveyor, so keep anything you do have, but many homeowners have nothing at all, especially if the foam was installed by a previous owner.