Spray foam insulation can make a Leicester property harder to sell, remortgage or survey when it prevents roof timbers, membranes and other structural components from being inspected.
Next Generation Insulation provides spray foam removal across Leicester and Leicestershire for homeowners dealing with mortgage concerns, remortgages, property sales, inherited homes and roof-condition issues.
Our team removes open-cell and closed-cell spray foam, exposes the affected roof structure, records visible defects and provides completion documentation for further review by your surveyor, solicitor or lender.
Spray foam applied to the underside of a roof can cover rafters, purlins, battens, felt and breathable membranes.
When these materials remain concealed, a surveyor may be unable to confirm whether the roof structure is dry, adequately ventilated or free from decay.
A lender, valuer or solicitor may then request further inspection, removal evidence or roofing information before deciding whether to proceed.
Some lenders may delay, question or decline an application when spray foam prevents a clear inspection of the roof structure.
Removing the foam can expose the affected areas for inspection. It does not guarantee mortgage approval, property value or acceptance by a particular lender. The lender, valuer or surveyor makes the final decision.
Open-cell spray foam is generally softer and less dense than closed-cell foam, but it can still adhere firmly to timbers, felt, membrane and roof-deck surfaces.
Our technicians remove open-cell foam using mechanical scrapers, oscillating multi-tools and soft-bristle cleaning equipment.
The team adjusts the method according to the foam thickness, adhesion, access and condition of the underlying roofing materials.
Closed-cell spray foam is denser and often bonds more firmly to the roof structure.
Depending on the property, we use controlled manual extraction, low-impact power tools or specialist ice-blasting equipment.
We confirm the proposed removal method after inspecting the loft and completing any necessary test patches.
Where required, we carry out small test patches before full removal.
A test patch helps the team assess:
The test result helps us reduce unnecessary disturbance to the roof structure.
We inspect the loft, identify the foam type and thickness, assess visible timber condition, examine the felt or membrane and look for signs of damp, rot or damage.
We also check access, ventilation and the areas requiring test patches.
We will come out and carry out our free survey with 2 working days of receiving the enquiry
After the inspection, we provide a written quotation describing the proposed removal method, areas included and any visible risks identified during the survey.
The price may depend on:
Written quotes are sent within 2 working days of our survey
Before removal begins, our team prepares the loft and surrounding work area.
We use containment measures to reduce the movement of foam particles and dust into occupied parts of the property.
Customers should remove stored belongings from the loft before the agreed start date unless the team confirms another arrangement.
Our technicians remove foam from rafters, purlins, battens, roof-deck surfaces and surrounding areas using the agreed method.
The objective is to expose the areas requiring inspection while limiting unnecessary damage to the underlying materials.
The removal method may change if the team uncovers fragile membranes, concealed defects or unexpected bonding conditions.
Once the foam has been removed, our team inspects the exposed roof structure.
We record visible signs of:
If we identify additional work, we explain the defect, photograph the area and discuss the available repair options before carrying out work outside the agreed scope.
Next Generation Insulation combines spray foam removal with roofing capability.
If removal exposes damaged purlins, rafters, battens, membranes or roof coverings, our team can assess the required roofing work.
We do not add structural, timber or roofing work without the homeowner’s approval.
Where specialist structural design or engineering input is required, the homeowner may need a suitably qualified structural professional.
Our team removes the extracted foam and associated waste from the property.
Next Generation Insulation holds an Environment Agency waste-carrier registration for transporting removed insulation materials.
Once the waste is removed we provide customers with a waste-transfer note.
After removal and any agreed roofing work, we inspect the exposed areas and record the work completed.
The team photographs the roof structure, ventilation routes and repaired areas where applicable.
We provide a digital completion pack through Google Drive, email or WhatsApp.
The documentation can support further review by a surveyor, solicitor, valuer or lender.
It does not guarantee a particular mortgage, remortgage, valuation or property-sale outcome.
The completion pack can include:
All our customer receive a Spray Foam Removal Certificate issued by Next Generation Insulation Ltd and signed by our Director Dean Simpson.
Mortgage and remortgage concerns are common reasons homeowners request spray foam removal.
The process may begin when a surveyor inspects the loft and identifies foam on the underside of the roof.
If the foam prevents inspection of the timbers, the surveyor may report that limitation. The lender, valuer or solicitor may then ask for further evidence.
Removal can expose the roof structure and provide supporting records for a further inspection.
After the work, the lender or surveyor decides whether the available evidence meets the requirements of the application.
Next Generation Insulation does not guarantee lender acceptance. We provide removal, inspection records and completion evidence for professional review.
Real experiences from real people – featuring our expert team
Next Generation Insulation has completed more than 227 spray foam removal projects since the company was formed in January 2023. However, the team brings over 20 years of experience in spray foam removal, roofing and property renovation work.
This total includes 66 projects combining spray foam removal with structural roofing work.
These projects have involved customers dealing with property sales, remortgages, equity-release applications, inherited properties and survey concerns.
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Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire
A homeowner instructed Next Generation Insulation to remove spray foam from the roof of a 1970s house after receiving a recommendation from a previous customer. They were concerned about the damage it could be causing to the roof structure after reading a newspaper article about spray foam insulation.
During the mechanical removal process, the technicians uncovered substantial deterioration within the roof structure that had been concealed by the foam. The team stopped the standard removal process, recorded the affected area and discussed the findings with the homeowner.
The project required temporary internal support, external scaffolding and weather protection.
The roofing team removed the affected sections of the roof, installed new purlin supports, fitted a breathable membrane and new battens, einstated the roof covering and added new insulation to the loft.
Before and after photos are underneath this description.
The project records include photographs of the concealed damage, temporary support, roofing work, membrane installation, battens, reinstated roof covering and added insulation to the roof.
Removal-only work may not resolve every roof problem.
Additional assessment or repair may be required when the team finds:
Where wider roofing work is required, we explain the findings and provide the available options before proceeding.
Some defects may require a structural engineer, independent surveyor, timber specialist or other qualified professional.
The company provides spray foam removal, loft-insulation and roofing services.
This allows the team to assess visible roof defects uncovered during removal and explain whether additional roofing work may be required.
Our technicians remove both open-cell and closed-cell polyurethane foam using material-specific tools and methods.
We record the condition of exposed areas and provide digital completion evidence after the agreed work.
We inspect the loft before confirming the removal method and written price.
Next Generation Insulation holds public-liability insurance with cover of £5 million.
Next Generation Insulation holds an Environment Agency waste-carrier registration for transporting removed insulation materials.
Dean Simpson founded Next Generation Insulation in January 2023 after more than 20 years in sales, business development, property renovation and HMO conversion projects.
Before starting the company, Dean spent years coordinating refurbishment work and managing trusted trades, including roofers, electricians, joiners and plasterers.
That hands-on property experience shaped the way Next Generation Insulation works today: clear surveys, careful planning, straightforward communication and properly documented work.
Dean leads the company’s approach to spray foam removal, roofing support and completion documentation, making sure homeowners understand what is happening at every stage.
He is supported by a team with more than 20 years of combined experience across insulation, roofing and property-related work.
“Spray foam can create uncertainty when it is identified during a survey, sale or remortgage.
Our role is to inspect the property, explain the removal options, expose the affected roof areas and record what we find.
If the foam has concealed a roofing defect, we show the homeowner the affected area and discuss the available next steps before additional work begins.
After completion, we provide photographic and video evidence that can support further review by the homeowner’s surveyor, solicitor or lender.”
Dean Simpson, Founder of Next Generation Insulation
Next Generation Insulation stands by the quality of its spray foam removal work.
Where included in your written project documents, your removal work is covered by a 10-year workmanship guarantee from the date of completion.
This means that if an issue arises because of the spray foam removal work carried out by our team, we will return to assess it and put it right at no additional cost, provided it falls within the original agreed scope.
Our workmanship guarantee covers the quality of the work we complete, including the professional removal of accessible spray foam insulation, agreed finishing work, and any areas addressed as part of the removal process.
After completion, we confirm that accessible spray foam insulation designated for removal has been professionally extracted, the work area has been left clean, safe and ready for the next stage, and any agreed areas affected by the removal process have been addressed.
The guarantee does not cover issues caused by other contractors, unrelated structural problems, later third-party installations, or work outside the original agreed scope.
The guarantee is transferable if the property is sold, giving future buyers extra reassurance about the work completed.
Yes. Next Generation Insulation provides spray foam removal across Leicester, Leicestershire and the wider Midlands.
Local areas we can cover include Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Wigston, Oadby, Blaby, Glenfield, Narborough, Syston, Birstall, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Shepshed and surrounding Leicestershire villages.
Yes. We always recommend a survey before quoting for spray foam removal.
This gives us time to check the loft access, foam type, roof condition, visible timbers, felt or membrane, and any obvious issues that may affect the work.
During the survey, we inspect the loft space, identify how the foam has been applied, check the visible roof structure and explain the likely removal approach.
We will also talk you through any access issues, visible damage, possible roofing concerns and the documentation that can be provided after the work is complete.
Yes. Many homeowners contact us after spray foam has been mentioned in a survey, valuation or sale process.
We can inspect the loft, explain the removal options and provide a written quote so you have clear information to share with your buyer, solicitor, surveyor or lender.
Spray foam can sometimes hide issues that were not visible before removal, such as damaged felt, restricted ventilation, damp areas or timber defects.
If we find a visible issue during the work, we will explain what we have found, record it clearly and talk you through the next steps before any extra work is agreed.
Stored items should be removed before the survey or removal work where possible.
This gives the team safer access, helps protect your belongings and allows us to inspect the spray foam and roof structure properly.
Yes. Once the agreed removal work is complete, we clear the removed foam waste and leave the work area tidy.
The aim is to leave the loft space clearer, more inspectable and ready for the next agreed stage, whether that is review, repair or replacement insulation.
Yes. We know spray foam removal can feel stressful, especially when it is linked to a sale, remortgage or survey.
Our team will explain what we find in straightforward language, so you understand the condition of the visible roof space and what may need to happen next.
Yes. Where your written project documents include the 10-year workmanship guarantee, the guarantee is transferable if the property is sold.
This can give future buyers extra reassurance about the spray foam removal work completed at the property.
Provide safe loft access and remove stored items where possible.
Tell the survey team about known roof leaks, previous roofing work, survey findings and any documents supplied by the original spray foam installer.
We will contact you to discuss the property and arrange the loft inspection.
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