Spray Foam Removal
Greystones

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 Greystones, 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.

We carry out spray foam removal across Greystones, including estates from the 1970s, 1980s and earlier where spray foam insulation is most commonly found. Many homeowners in Greystones only discover there is spray foam in their roof when they try to sell or remortgage — at that point, the surveyor's report flags it and the lender's offer is withdrawn or conditional on removal. Removal requires specialist equipment and a methodical approach. Critically, after the foam is removed, the exposed roof timbers must be assessed: some will be in good condition, others may show signs of rot or deterioration that require repair or partial replacement. We provide a full written report with photographic evidence after every removal job, suitable for submission to your solicitor or mortgage lender. We would also caution homeowners about a small number of companies in this sector who use high-pressure sales tactics — alarming homeowners and pushing them into rushed decisions. Our process is always the same: free inspection first, full written quote before any work is agreed, and honest advice even if that advice is that your particular installation is lower risk than feared.

Areas we cover in Greystones: Church Road, Trafalgar Road, Rathdown Road, La Touche Road, Mill Road, Delgany Road, Blacklion estate and The Burnaby