We strip failed open cell foam and hand your roof space back
Open Cell Spray Foam Removal in Taunton, done clean and done right
Open Cell Spray Foam Removal in Taunton is the job we do most weeks: cutting out failed open cell foam, cleaning the timbers underneath and leaving a loft you can actually use, sell or insure. If a surveyor has flagged the foam in your roof, or your lender has put a hold on the mortgage, we can be on site this week. We cover Taunton, Somerset and the villages around it, with a fixed price before we start.
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What's included
What is included in open cell foam removal
Every open cell foam removal we carry out in Taunton includes the survey, the strip-out, the timber cleaning and the documentation pack. There are no hidden extras for containment, disposal or photographs. If your roof needs additional timber treatment or new insulation, we price that separately and tell you before we start.
Free survey and fixed quote
A full loft inspection with moisture meter and thermal imaging camera, plus a written fixed price issued the same day. No charge, no obligation, and no pressure to book on the spot. We tell you honestly if the foam does not need to come out.
Full containment and dust control
Floor sheeting, sealed doorways, an air scrubber and dust extraction unit running for the duration of the job. Our technicians wear PPE respirators throughout. You can stay in the property while we work, which matters when a move is already stressful.
Complete foam strip-out
Cutting, blasting and vacuuming every rafter, purlin and truss until the timber is clean. We use dry ice blasting or sand blasting equipment where the foam has bonded hard, so the wood is not gouged or damaged in the process.
Moisture testing and rot report
Timber moisture readings taken across the roof space, with a written note on any rot or damp found. If treatment is needed, we tell you what it involves and what it costs before we proceed. No surprises added to the final invoice.
Removal documentation pack
A dated removal certificate, bay-by-bay photographs, moisture readings and disposal records, emailed within 24 hours of completion. This is the pack mortgage valuers, buyers and insurers ask for, and it is included as standard on every job.
Service overview
What Open Cell Spray Foam Removal in Taunton actually involves
Open Cell Spray Foam Removal in Taunton means physically cutting out the soft, sponge-like polyurethane foam that was sprayed between rafters and across roof timbers, then cleaning the residue off the wood so the roof can breathe again. Open cell foam is the lighter, fluffier of the two spray foams. It holds moisture against timber rather than sealing it out, which is why surveyors and lenders treat it so harshly. We remove it with reciprocating saws, oscillating multi-tools and dry ice blasting, then vacuum every surface with an industrial vacuum extractor and dust extraction unit.
Most Taunton calls come from three places: a mortgage lender refusal due to spray foam, a surveyor's report flagging damp and condensation from trapped moisture, or a homeowner who has been told the foam is making the house harder to sell. Older Somerset properties with slate or tile roofs and no vapour barrier are the worst affected, because the foam traps warm moist air right against the rafters. If you have been searching open cell foam insulation removal in Taunton Somerset, the fix is the same every time: get it out, dry the timbers, and reinstate proper ventilation.
How we workWe verify the cause, compare realistic options, and confirm the repair before we leave.
The service timeline
How our open cell foam removal process runs
The process flexes to the condition, but these checkpoints keep decisions clear.
Survey and quote
We attend, measure the roof space, check foam depth and coverage, and test timber moisture with a moisture meter and thermal imaging camera. You get a fixed written price the same day, usually within two hours of the visit. No charge for the survey across Taunton and the surrounding villages.
Protect and contain
On day one we sheet the floors, seal doorways and set up an air scrubber and dust extraction unit so foam dust does not migrate into the rest of the house. Our technicians work in PPE respirators throughout. If you are living in the property, you can stay in it while we work.
Cut out the foam
We cut the open cell foam out in sections using reciprocating saws and oscillating multi-tools, working rafter by rafter. Stubborn residue bonded to the timber is blasted off with a dry ice blasting machine, which freezes the foam so it releases without gouging the wood. A typical three-bed semi takes two to three days.
Clean and inspect
Every rafter, purlin and truss is vacuumed with an industrial vacuum extractor, then inspected under a thermal imaging camera to confirm no damp pockets remain. We record timber moisture readings and photograph each bay so you have a full removal record for your lender or buyer.
Reinstate and hand over
We refit insulation where it is needed, restore the vapour barrier and ventilation path, and leave the loft swept and clear. You get the removal certificate, the moisture readings and the photographs in one pack, usually emailed the same evening we finish.
Tools & methods
Tools and methods we use on every job
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians, so the job is done accurately the first time.
Dry ice blasting machine
Freezes bonded foam so it releases from timber without gouging the surface. Used on most open cell jobs where the foam has cured hard against the rafters.
Sand blasting equipment
Reserved for dense residues that dry ice will not shift, particularly on closed cell foam and older timbers where the foam has penetrated deep into the grain.
Thermal imaging camera
Reveals damp pockets and cold bridges behind the foam before we start, and confirms the roof is dry after removal. Every survey and handover includes thermal images.
Moisture meter
Gives us a timber moisture reading in each bay. We record before and after figures so you can see the roof drying out, and so your lender has hard numbers to work from.
Industrial vacuum extractor and dust extraction unit
Captures foam dust and debris at source throughout the strip-out. Combined with an air scrubber, it keeps the rest of the house clean while we work.
Reciprocating saw and oscillating multi-tool
The cutting tools for slicing foam out in sections between rafters without damaging the timber. Precise enough for period roofs, fast enough for a full detached strip-out.
PPE respirator and full containment kit
Protects our technicians from isocyanate and polyurethane dust, and protects your home from the same. Sealed doorways and floor sheeting go up before any cutting starts.
Use cases
When Taunton homeowners call us out
These examples show how the service framework adapts rather than forcing every call through one repair.
Period cottage in Bishops Hull with rotted rafters
Foam had been sprayed directly onto historic rafters with no ventilation gap, and two rafters were showing soft timber and a musty smell. The owner had been quoted for a full roof replacement by another contractor. → We removed the foam with a combination of cutting and dry ice blasting, treated the two affected rafters and replaced one section of timber. Total cost came in well under the roof replacement quote. Moisture readings dropped from 31% to 15% over four weeks.
Two rental terraces in Taunton Town Centre
A landlord was selling a portfolio and the buyer's survey flagged open cell foam in both lofts. The buyer applied a 40,000 discount across the two properties. Both lofts had foam packed tight against the sarking boards with no airflow. → We phased the removal over two weeks, working around tenants and finishing each property in two to three days. Both lofts were documented as foam-free with photographs and disposal records. The discount was renegotiated down to a fraction of the original figure.
Problems we solve
Problems open cell foam removal in Taunton solves
Open cell foam causes a predictable set of problems in Somerset roofs. Here are the ones we are called out to most, and what happens if they are left alone.
Mortgage lender refuses to lend on a foam-insulated roof
We strip the foam, clean the timbers and issue the removal certificate and photographs your lender needs. Most Taunton chains we deal with are moving again within two to three weeks of the work finishing.
Damp and condensation trapped against the rafters
We remove the foam, dry the roof space and reinstate the ventilation path at the eaves. Timber moisture readings are taken before and after, and we report on any rot that needs treating.
Reduced property value and difficulty selling
Our removal pack gives your estate agent the evidence to price the house normally again. Photographs of clean timbers and moisture readings do the arguing for you at the negotiating table.
Health concerns from off-gassing and poor air quality
Once the foam is out and the roof is breathing again, the smell clears within days. We run an air scrubber during the strip-out so nothing migrates into the living space while we work.
Pricing process
What open cell foam removal costs in Taunton
1,800 - 4,500 depending on roof size, foam coverage and timber condition
Roof size and span
A three-bed semi typically takes two to three days; a large detached property with a wide roof span can take four to five. Labour is the biggest single line in the quote, so roof size drives the price more than anything else.
Foam depth and coverage
Partial coverage between rafters is quicker to remove than foam sprayed across the whole roof deck. Where foam fills every bay and wraps around purlins and trusses, expect the upper end of the range.
How hard the foam has bonded
Foam that still cuts cleanly comes out fast. Foam that has cured hard against the timber needs dry ice blasting or sand blasting, which adds time and equipment to the job but protects the rafters from damage.
How much does open cell spray foam removal cost in Taunton?
Typical 2026 pricing in Taunton runs from 1,800 for a small loft to 4,500 for a full detached roof, with most three-bed semis landing around 2,600 to 3,200. Cost is driven by roof size, foam depth, how much timber cleaning is needed and whether the foam has to be blasted off rather than cut. The survey is free and the quote is fixed.
Who does open cell foam insulation removal in Taunton Somerset?
We do. British Spray Foam Co has been removing spray foam from Somerset roofs since 2021, working from Taunton across Galmington, Comeytrowe, Bishops Hull, Norton Fitzwarren and the surrounding villages. Our technicians hold City & Guilds insulation qualifications and we are TrustMark registered, so the removal and the paperwork both stand up to lender checks.
Can open cell spray foam removal be done same day in Taunton?
Same-day removal is possible for small lofts and single-bay jobs if you call before midday and access is clear. A typical three-bed semi takes two to three days, and larger detached roofs run four to five. We will tell you honestly on the phone which category your property falls into, and we can work evenings or weekends if a deadline is tight.
Is open cell foam removal covered by insurance in Taunton?
Sometimes. If the foam was installed by a contractor who mis-sold it, or if the damage stems from a specific insured event such as a leak, some policies will contribute. Most Taunton claims we see are refused because the foam was a deliberate installation rather than sudden damage. We provide the removal report and photographs you need to support a claim either way.
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