Professional spray foam insulation removal across Newcastle. 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 Newcastle, 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.
Newcastle is a growing South Dublin village on the N7 corridor between Rathcoole and Saggart, with a mix of older village properties and large new build estates developed from the 2000s onwards. Properties in Newcastle are predominantly Older village cottages and terraces, 2000s and 2010s new build semi-detached estates and townhouses. Common roof issues we address here include new build roof defects on 2000s developments including valley failures and poor flashing installation, concrete tile deterioration on older stock, flat roof failures on extensions, spray foam insulation is an increasing issue in Newcastle properties. Our roofers understand the construction methods and typical materials used in Newcastle — every inspection is free and every job begins with a written quote.
Areas we cover in Newcastle: Citybrook, Newcastle Wood, The Belfry, Hazelhatch Road area, Main Street village properties
We're available 24/7 for emergency callouts across Newcastle and the surrounding area. Based just 12km 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.