Professional spray foam insulation removal across Enniskerry. Free inspection, written quote, no pressure tactics.
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 Enniskerry, 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.
Enniskerry is a picturesque estate village in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains near Powerscourt, with a mix of older stone cottages, period houses, quality detached properties on elevated plots, and a small number of modern developments on the village fringe. Properties in Enniskerry are predominantly Older stone cottages and period houses near the village square, quality detached properties on elevated wooded plots, some Victorian and Edwardian semi-detached houses, and a small number of modern new-build houses on the outer roads. Common roof issues we address here include moss and lichen accumulation on shaded roofs in this high-rainfall mountain environment, natural slate wear on older period properties, chimney deterioration on stone cottages, storm damage from Wicklow Mountain exposure, and valley failures on older complex rooflines, spray foam insulation is an increasing issue in Enniskerry properties. Our roofers understand the construction methods and typical materials used in Enniskerry — every inspection is free and every job begins with a written quote.
Areas we cover in Enniskerry: Enniskerry Village Square, Cookstown Road, Glencree Road, Kilgarron Hill, The Old Rectory area and Powerscourt Estate roads
We're available 24/7 for emergency callouts across Enniskerry 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.