Professional spray foam insulation removal across Rathgar. 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 Rathgar, 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.
Properties in Rathgar are predominantly Victorian and Edwardian large detached and semi-detached red-brick houses, some 1930s detached residences, period conversions. Common roof issues we address here include natural slate replacement and repair, lead valley and hip flashing failure, chimney stack repointing and rebuild, moss and lichen growth on older pitches, failing valley gutters on large period properties. Our roofers understand the construction methods and typical materials used in Rathgar — every inspection is free and every job begins with a written quote.
Areas we cover in Rathgar: Rathgar Road, Zion Road, Orwell Road, Brighton Road, Kenilworth Road, Temple Road
We're available 24/7 for emergency callouts across Rathgar and the surrounding area. Based just 7km 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.