Professional spray foam insulation removal across Clontarf. Free inspection, written quote, no pressure tactics.
Clontarf homeowners trust Peak Roofing for spray foam removal. Spray foam roof insulation was widely applied in Irish homes from the 1980s through to the 2000s, marketed as an energy-saving measure for the attic space. Peak Roofing and Building carries out professional spray foam removal across Clontarf, covering both open-cell and closed-cell foam systems. Two types were commonly used: open-cell foam, which is soft and slightly permeable, and closed-cell foam, which sets hard and is completely impermeable to water vapour. Closed-cell foam in particular is the more serious problem — it creates a sealed vapour barrier across the underside of the roof structure, trapping moisture inside the roof void. Over time, that trapped moisture condenses and causes rot in the roof timbers beneath. The critical issue is that the foam physically encases the rafters, making it impossible for surveyors or structural engineers to see the condition of the timber underneath — which is precisely why so many lenders in Ireland and the UK will now decline to mortgage or remortgage a property until the foam has been professionally removed and the underlying timber structure assessed and certified.
Clontarf is one of Dublin's most sought-after northside suburbs along the Bull Island promenade, with a fine stock of Edwardian and Victorian semi-detached and detached houses, prestige period properties near the seafront, and some well-maintained 1930s and 1940s estates. Properties in Clontarf are predominantly Edwardian and Victorian semi-detached properties on tree-lined roads, prestige detached houses near the seafront, 1930s and 1940s solid-brick semi-detached houses, and some high-end 2000s new builds. Common roof issues we address here include natural slate wear and ridge tile deterioration on older Edwardian and Victorian stock, chimney repointing on period properties, salt air mortar erosion on seafront-facing elevations, lead valley failures on complex period rooflines, and flat roof failures on rear extensions, spray foam insulation is an increasing issue in Clontarf properties. Our roofers understand the construction methods and typical materials used in Clontarf — every inspection is free and every job begins with a written quote.
Areas we cover in Clontarf: Clontarf Road, Castle Avenue, St Lawrence Road, Blackheath Park, Seafield Road, Dollymount and Vernon Avenue
We're available 24/7 for emergency callouts across Clontarf and the surrounding area. Based just 16km away in Sandyford.
Our drone surveys deliver high-resolution footage of every tile, ridge and chimney — no scaffold, no ladders, no disruption. Ideal for insurance claims, pre-purchase inspections and hard-to-access roof sections.