14 Real Projects.
Real Outcomes.

First-time buyer's mortgage rejected by Halifax after surveyor identified open-cell spray foam throughout the loft space. Chain was at risk of collapse after a 4-month sale period.

Full extraction of open-cell spray foam using HEPA-filtered vacuum equipment. Complete timber treatment with industrial fungicide preservative. Full photographic documentation at every stage.

Halifax approved the mortgage within 2 weeks of receiving our insurance-backed guarantee certificate. Property purchase completed on schedule.

Property sale about to collapse. Buyer's Nationwide surveyor flagged closed-cell spray foam as a material defect. Mortgage offer withdrawn with 14 days left on the chain.

Emergency fast-track service mobilised in 48 hours. Closed-cell foam removed using specialist rotary extraction tools. Full timber assessment, treatment applied. Independent RICS reinspection arranged within 72 hours of completion.

Nationwide satisfied after reinspection. Buyer's mortgage reissued. Sale completed 5 weeks after our intervention. Seller avoided relisting.

Retired couple needed equity release for essential home adaptations. Provider Aviva declined after valuation identified open-cell spray foam throughout the bungalow's extensive loft.

Careful extraction working around complex bungalow roof structure. All timbers treated and inspected for early-stage decay. Full EBR-01 certification issued with timber report.

Aviva approved equity release within 3 weeks of submission. Couple able to proceed with stairlift installation and home adaptations for care planning.

Homeowner stuck on expensive SVR paying over £400/month more than necessary. Both existing lender Lloyds and new provider NatWest refused to remortgage due to spray foam found in recent valuation survey.

Quick turnaround on compact terrace property. Open-cell foam fully removed in two days. Timbers treated, certification issued same week. Documentation provided directly to both lenders.

Secured a competitive 5-year fixed-rate remortgage with NatWest, saving approximately £4,800 per year versus the SVR. Client describes it as transformational.

Homeowner planning to sell identified spray foam as a potential risk. Agent advised it would significantly restrict the buyer pool and likely require a price reduction of £50,000–£80,000.

Comprehensive removal of hybrid spray foam (partial open and closed cell) from large detached property. All 6 bays fully extracted and treated. Detailed certificate pack prepared for estate agent inclusion in marketing pack.

Property sold within 4 weeks of listing with zero survey issues. Buyer's lender accepted certification without query. Achieved full asking price with multiple competing offers.

Buyer of a recently completed new build discovered spray foam had been applied by the developer as a cost-saving insulation measure. First-time buyer's mortgage lender flagged as non-compliant and issued retention.

Full removal and developer notification documentation prepared. Lender-approved mineral wool replacement recommendation provided. Developer warranty claim supported with our survey documentation.

Mortgage retention lifted. Developer contribution secured towards removal costs. Property fully compliant with all lender requirements.

Estate agent called directly after a sale chain of four properties was about to collapse when the bottom of the chain had spray foam flagged. All four transactions were at risk.

Same-day assessment call. Team on-site 24 hours later. Accelerated removal with extended working day to complete in 3 days rather than the standard 4-5. Expedited certification.

Chain preserved. All four sales completed. Our rapid response saved the entire chain — four families were able to move as planned.

Solicitor contacted us on behalf of divorcing clients needing to sell the matrimonial home. Spray foam had been flagged by two separate valuers. Sale was being blocked with family court proceedings depending on the proceeds.

Coordinated with both parties' solicitors for access. Removal completed efficiently with minimal disruption. Full documentation provided to both legal teams simultaneously.

Property sold within 6 weeks of removal. Proceeds distributed as part of court-approved financial settlement. Both parties satisfied with the outcome.

Landlord with a portfolio of 6 properties discovered spray foam on one property during a scheduled refinancing of the portfolio. Lender refused to proceed on any of the six until the affected property was remediated.

Rapid assessment and 2-day removal. Landlord documentation pack structured specifically for BTL lender requirements. Coordination with portfolio lender's technical team.

Full portfolio refinancing approved. Landlord secured improved rates across all 6 properties. Net saving over the mortgage term exceeded £18,000.

Help to Buy purchaser's valuation was paused after the surveyor identified spray foam applied by the original developer. Help to Buy scheme deadline was imminent — 6 weeks remaining.

Priority scheduling due to Help to Buy deadline. Removal completed in 2 days. Expedited certification provided with additional documentation specifically structured for Help to Buy requirements.

Valuation restarted and completed within 7 days. Mortgage issued with 3 weeks to spare. Help to Buy purchase completed on schedule.

RICS surveyor commissioned post-spray-foam removal report discovered underlying timber decay in three rafters. Lender required full documentation of extent and treatment before proceeding.

Closed-cell foam removed over 5 days. Three affected rafters identified with stage-1 fungal decay. Full fungicide treatment applied and documented. Written structural commentary provided in completion report.

Lender satisfied with remediation documentation. Mortgage approved without further queries. Homeowner has full transparency on the condition of every roof component.

Executor of an estate needed to sell a probate property. Spray foam was discovered during the estate agent's initial assessment. Target price had already been set in probate proceedings.

Coordinated with estate's solicitor. Work arranged around probate property access constraints. Removal and documentation completed. Certificate provided for marketing materials.

Property sold at probate valuation with no survey-related reductions. Estate administration completed. All beneficiaries received their full expected distribution.

Developer converting a former commercial building to residential apartments discovered closed-cell spray foam throughout the roof void. Planning and mortgage funding dependent on resolution.

Phased removal across multiple roof sections. Co-ordination with development contractor. Structural timber assessment completed for building warranty purposes. Comprehensive report prepared for mortgage lender.

Development mortgage drawdown approved. Building warranty issued. Residential conversion completed and all units sold with full mortgage eligibility.

Homeowner inherited a property and wanted to remortgage to release funds for a deposit on a second home. Two lenders declined after identifying spray foam in the roof space.

Full open-cell extraction from a traditional Victorian roof structure requiring careful access management. Complete timber inspection documented. EBR-01 certificate issued.

Remortgage approved by NatWest within 3 weeks. Client raised the deposit needed for a second property purchase and is now proceeding with both transactions.