Open Cell Spray Foam Removal in Carlisle is what we do when foam has to come out of a loft, roof or cavity. We extract open cell spray foam extraction in Carlisle Cumbria from homes in City Centre, Botcherby, Currock and beyond, so you can sell, remortgage or repair a roof. Same-day surveys are available, and we work to BBA and PASMA guidance on every job.
Open Cell Spray Foam Removal in Carlisle is the controlled extraction of soft, low-density polyurethane foam from lofts, rafters, roof decks and cavity walls. Unlike closed cell spray foam, open cell foam stays spongy and breathable, so it can be cut, pulled and vacuumed out rather than chiselled away. We use a spray foam removal saw, oscillating multi-tool and industrial vacuum to lift the foam without tearing into roof timbers, cables or felt. Every load is bagged and removed from site the same day.
Most Carlisle customers call us because a mortgage lender has flagged spray foam on a survey, or because loft condensation has started to rot the roof timbers. Foam sprayed between rafters traps moisture against the underside of the roof, and in a wet Cumbrian climate that shows up fast. If you need open cell insulation removal in Carlisle, we survey the loft, map the foam depth and give you a fixed price before any cutting starts.
Every open cell spray foam removal in Carlisle includes the survey, the extraction, the clean-up and the paperwork. Here is what is covered as standard, so you can compare our quote against anyone else's on a like-for-like basis.
Foam depth, roof build-up, cable runs and moisture readings, all recorded before we quote. You get a written fixed price the same day, with photographs of anything that affects the cost.
Floor sheeting, sealed hatch, negative air machine and air scrubber. Foam is cut with a spray foam removal saw and multi-tool, then vacuumed out with an industrial vacuum. Dust stays in the loft, not in your kitchen.
We isolate the supply, free foam from cables by hand and check insulation for heat damage. Timbers are inspected as they are exposed, and anything soft or split is reported with a photograph before we finish.
Every bag of foam leaves the property the same day and goes to a licensed waste facility. You receive a waste transfer note and a completion summary you can pass to a lender, surveyor or buyer.
We check rafter moisture after extraction and advise on vents or breathable membranes where the roof needs help. Most Carlisle lofts need at least two extra vents once the foam is out.
We visit, measure the foam depth with a thermal imaging camera and check the roof build-up. You get a fixed price the same day, not an hourly rate. Surveys take 30 to 45 minutes and cover loft, rafters, cables and any cavity wall foam.
On removal day we sheet the floor, seal the hatch and set up a negative air machine with an air scrubber. That keeps foam dust out of your living space. Our technicians wear a PPE respirator and full coveralls for the whole shift.
We slice the foam with a spray foam removal saw and oscillating multi-tool, then pull it free by hand where it is loose. An industrial vacuum takes the crumbs. A typical 60 square metre loft takes six to ten hours of cutting and extraction.
Every rafter, cable and felt run gets brushed and vacuumed. We photograph the exposed structure for your records and check rafter moisture with a meter. If we find rot or overspray on cables, you hear about it before we pack up.
Foam is bagged, weighed and taken away for licensed disposal the same day. You get a waste transfer note and a completion summary for your lender or surveyor. Nothing is left in the loft, and nothing is stored on your drive.
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Cuts through open cell foam in straight, controlled passes so rafters and felt are not scored. The blade depth is set to the foam thickness before cutting starts.
Frees foam from cables, pipework and awkward corners where a saw will not fit. Used by hand with the power isolated, so nothing gets nicked.
Lifts foam crumbs and dust from rafters, felt and the loft floor. HEPA filtration keeps fine particles out of the living space below.
Creates a pressure difference across the loft so dust travels away from the house. The scrubber filters the exhaust air before it reaches any room.
Maps foam depth and finds cold spots where foam is thin or missing. It also shows damp patches in rafters before we start cutting.
Lifts thin foam residue from timber and brick without abrasive damage. Used as a finishing pass after the bulk of the foam has been removed.
Every technician wears a fitted respirator, coveralls, gloves and eye protection. Isocyanate residues and foam dust are not something to breathe in.
A three-bed semi in Stanwix had 120mm of open cell foam across the whole roof deck. The buyer's lender refused to lend until it was removed and the roof inspected. The sale had already stalled once.
We stripped the foam in two days, photographed every rafter and issued a completion pack. Rafter moisture dropped from 21 percent to 15 percent. The lender released funds and the sale completed three weeks later.
Foam had been sprayed between rafters in a mid-terrace, and black mould was spreading across the roof felt. Rafter moisture readings were over 22 percent and one rafter had started to soften at the base.
We removed all the foam, treated the mould, fitted four extra vents and replaced the softened rafter section. Readings came back at 16 percent within a fortnight. No mould has returned through a full winter.
A family wanted to convert their loft but 90mm of open cell foam covered the rafters and left no clean fixing points. Two other firms had quoted to board straight over the foam, which would have trapped more moisture.
We cut and vacuumed the foam out over two days, cleaned the rafters and left the loft ready for the joiner. The conversion went ahead with full head height, and the new insulation sits on a dry, breathable roof.
Foam causes more trouble than most homeowners expect. These are the four problems we are called out to solve most often across Carlisle, and what happens if they are left alone.
Ask a pro →We strip the open cell foam, photograph the exposed roof structure and issue a completion pack that lenders and surveyors accept. Most Carlisle sales we unblock complete within four to six weeks of extraction.
Removal lets the roof breathe again. We extract the foam, check moisture readings on every rafter and fit ventilation where needed, usually bringing readings back under 18 percent.
We isolate the supply and free each cable with an oscillating multi-tool, then inspect the insulation for heat damage. Cables are clipped back clear of the timber so future work is simple.
A finishing pass with a dry ice blasting machine lifts thin residue from timber and brick without abrasion. We work to BBA guidance on ventilation so the cleaned surface stays dry.
Most Carlisle lofts cost between £1,800 and £4,500 in 2026, depending on foam depth, loft size and access. A small 40 square metre loft with 100mm of foam sits near the bottom of that range. Deep foam, cavity wall foam or a roof deck that needs scaffolding pushes the price up. We survey first and give you a fixed price, so you know the number before we start cutting.
Yes. We remove open cell spray foam across Carlisle and Cumbria, including lofts, roof decks, cavity walls and commercial units. Open cell foam is softer than closed cell, so it cuts and vacuums out cleanly. We isolate cables, protect timbers and bag every load for licensed disposal. Same-day removal is possible on smaller lofts if you ring before 10am.
It is more involved than most people expect, mainly because of Cumbria's wet climate. Foam sprayed under roof felt traps moisture, so by the time we arrive some rafters are already damp. Extraction itself takes six to ten hours for a typical loft, but we also check moisture, clear overspray from cables and flag rot. That extra work is why a proper survey matters.
No, you can stay in the house. We seal the loft hatch, run a negative air machine and use an air scrubber to keep dust out of your living space. The noisiest part is the cutting, which usually lasts a few hours. If you work from home, we can schedule the heavy cutting for a morning slot that suits you.
Spray Foam Removal near meIf you are searching for spray foam removal near me in Carlisle, we cover every neighbourhood from Stanwix to Harraby. Same kit, same fixed pricing, whether it is open cell or closed cell foam in your loft.Explore →
Same day Spray Foam RemovalSmall lofts and single-room jobs can often be stripped the same day you call. Ring before 10am and we will survey and start removal in one visit, with waste taken away before we leave.Explore →
24/7 Spray Foam RemovalEmergency call-outs for water-damaged foam, collapsed loft sections or foam that has been disturbed by a leak. We answer the phone around the clock and can make a loft safe the same night.Explore →
Residential Spray Foam RemovalTerraces, semis, bungalows and farmhouses across Carlisle. We work room by room, protect your floors and stairwell, and leave the house clean enough to sleep in the same night.Explore →
Commercial Spray Foam RemovalWarehouses, workshops and retail units in Kingstown and Willow Holme. We work out of hours to keep your operation running, with full method statements and waste transfer notes for your records.Explore →
Loft Spray Foam RemovalThe most common job we do. Foam between rafters or on the loft floor comes out with saw, multi-tool and vacuum, and we check rafter moisture before we finish.Explore →
Roof Spray Foam RemovalFoam sprayed directly to the underside of roof felt or slate. We remove it carefully so the roof covering stays intact, then advise on ventilation to stop condensation returning.Explore →
Attic Spray Foam RemovalAttics with limited head height need a different approach. We use compact cutting tools and long-reach vacuums so we can work in tight spaces without cutting extra access hatches.Explore →Ring 0122 891 5049 and we will survey your loft, give you a fixed price and book the removal. We are CHAS accredited, fully insured and we take the waste away the same day. Same-day slots are often available if you call before 10am.
Get A Fixed Quote 0122 891 5049 →Call 0122 891 5049 or email [email protected] and we will get back to you the same working day. We cover all CA postcodes and can usually survey your loft within 48 hours. For emergency spray foam removal Carlisle 24/7, call any time.