Spray foam removal FAQs

Not necessarily. Government guidance (October 2026) says many lenders are open to lending on homes with spray foam, subject to their own requirements, and that you should get advice from a specialist surveyor before deciding. Removal does not always guarantee a lender will lend.

In October 2026 the government listed Nationwide, Lloyds, Santander, Barclays, NatWest, Coventry Building Society, the Co-operative Bank and HSBC as open to lending, subject to their own requirements. Policies change, so check with your lender or a broker.

Published UK guides put removal at roughly £20–£80 per m² of sprayed roof, with one guide putting London and the South East at £28–£44 per m² for open-cell and £45–£72 per m² for closed-cell. Typical whole-house totals in published guides range from about £2,000 to £7,500, and more where roof repairs are needed.

Open-cell foam is soft and spongy and generally easier and cheaper to remove. Closed-cell foam is rigid, bonds hard to timbers and felt, and generally costs more to remove.

Industry guidance says a complete handover pack should include a pre-installation roof evaluation, a hygrothermal (moisture risk) evaluation, the BBA or Kiwa certificate, and the installer's details and guarantees. If you don't have it, the installer or manufacturer may be able to supply it.

An independent specialist surveyor who is familiar with the March 2023 Sprayed Foam Insulation Inspection Protocol, belongs to a body such as the PCA, RPSA, RICS or CABE, has professional indemnity insurance and declares any commercial interest. The PCA has a find-a-specialist tool.

It depends on the size and access of your roof and the foam type. Ask each specialist for a timescale in writing, and tell them about any sale or remortgage deadline.

It's not something we recommend. Industry and government guidance warn that improper removal can cause further problems, and lenders and buyers usually want documentation from a competent contractor.

Published cost guides say there is no government funding for removal. If the foam was installed under a government scheme since 2020 by a TrustMark-registered installer, TrustMark's dispute process or an insurance-backed guarantee may help.

It's free for homeowners. East London Spray Foam Removal is an introduction service and may receive a fee from the specialists we introduce. That doesn't change what you pay, and you don't have to use anyone we introduce.

No. East London Spray Foam Removal doesn't do removal work. We connect you with independent local specialists, who quote and contract with you directly.

No – we never cold call. Government guidance says you can report unsolicited spray foam offers to trading standards, and to the ICO if you think an installer shared your details.