We carry out spray foam removal across Wavertree in L15. Most of the homes here are Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs and shallow lofts, so the work is slow, close-quarters hand removal rather than anything quick. Once the foam is off we check the rafters, look for damp and give you a written report with photographs.
Small lofts, steep learning curve
Walk around the streets off Smithdown Road, Picton Road or the roads near Wavertree Village and you see row after row of terraces. Their lofts are often low, with a hatch barely big enough to climb through and a ridge you cannot stand under. Party walls separate each loft from next door, though in some older terraces those walls were never built right up to the roof.
In a space like that, spray foam is hard to inspect and hard to remove. There is little room to work, the slates are close above your head, and the ceiling below is often original lath and plaster. Doing this safely means kneeling on boards, working in short sections and taking care not to put weight on the ceiling. It is one of the clearest examples of why foam removal is not a DIY job.
Rented homes and landlords
A lot of Wavertree housing is privately let, including shared houses used by students and young professionals. If you are a landlord who has found spray foam during a remortgage valuation, we can work around tenants: we agree access times, keep the work contained to the loft and the route to the hatch, and clear up at the end of each day. If you are refinancing several properties, tell us, because it helps to plan the visits together.
Party walls and the house next door
Sometimes foam has been sprayed across the top of a party wall or has crept into a neighbour’s loft through gaps. We only remove foam from your side, and we note anything that appears to continue next door so you can raise it with the neighbour. Where the party wall is incomplete, the photographs in our report make that clear.
What removal looks like in a Wavertree terrace
- Phone call. We ask about the house, what you know about the foam, and whether a lender or buyer has raised it.
- Visit. We check access, headroom, the type of foam and whether it is bonded to slates, battens or felt.
- Written quote. Including an expected duration; typically a couple of days for a terrace, depending on the foam.
- Removal. Cutting and scraping by hand, bagging as we go, then carrying everything out.
- Inspection and report. Moisture readings, photos of rafters and roof covering, notes on any repairs.
For a detailed look at the loft work itself, see our loft spray foam removal page. If the old insulation on the ceiling joists also needs to come out, we explain how we handle it on our loft insulation removal page, including why suspected vermiculite or asbestos must be tested first.
Shallow lofts and re-insulation
Low lofts limit how much insulation you can lay without crushing it under boards. After removal we can insulate between and over the ceiling joists with mineral wool and leave the eaves clear so air can move. Our re-insulation page explains the options when headroom is tight.
We also regularly work in Childwall to the east and Mossley Hill to the south. The main page on Liverpool spray foam removal explains how we work across the city, and our spray foam specialists in Merseyside also cover the Wirral, Sefton and Knowsley.
Wavertree loft with spray foam?
Call 07777 659786 and tell us whether it is a terrace or semi, whether it is let, and if a remortgage or sale is waiting. We will call back and arrange to see the loft.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover the whole of L15?
Yes, we work right across L15, from the streets near Smithdown Road and Picton Road to the roads around Wavertree Village. We also cover the surrounding districts, so if you are on the edge of Wavertree, call with your postcode and we will confirm.
My terrace loft is tiny. Can you still remove the foam?
In most cases, yes. We work on boards laid across the joists and remove the foam in short sections. Very low or awkward lofts take longer, and we will tell you after the visit if access needs improving, such as enlarging a small hatch.
I am a landlord with tenants in. How disruptive is the work?
The work is confined to the loft and the route to the hatch. We agree access times with you and the tenants, protect the landing and clear away waste each day. Tenants can usually carry on living in the house while we work.
The foam seems to go into next door’s loft. What happens then?
We remove foam from your property only and photograph anything that appears to continue into the neighbouring loft. That gives you clear evidence to discuss with your neighbour, who may want their own side dealt with too.
Can I get a report for my remortgage valuer?
Yes. After removal we provide a written report with photographs and moisture readings that you can pass on. We cannot say what your lender will decide, as each sets its own rules, but the report shows clearly what the roof looks like with the foam gone.