Is there a spray foam removal certificate?

No official or government-issued one exists, and SprayFoamCheck doesn't issue one. What removal firms hand over is their own paperwork. This inspection is independent evidence: a photographed, measured record of the roof space after removal, by someone who wasn't involved in the removal and has nothing further to sell you.

Does having the foam removed fix the mortgage problem?

Not always. The government's October 2026 paper says removal will not always mean a lender will still lend, and that improper removal can cause further problems. This inspection records what the removal left behind: residue, timbers, ventilation and moisture, from someone who had nothing to do with the work. It isn't a report for a lender, and no one can promise what a lender will do.

The removal firm gave me their own paperwork. Why isn't that enough?

Their paperwork records their own work. An independent record is made by someone with no connection to the firm, and that independence is what self-issued paperwork can't provide. In one published ombudsman decision there were no photographs, readings or report from the removal firm, and the ombudsman said he would need photographs or expert evidence.

Whether foam or residue remains in the eaves, around the tank, behind cables and at the ridge; the condition of the rafters, purlins and felt or membrane now that they can be seen; whether the eaves and vents are clear; timber moisture readings at accessible points and an air reading at the apex; and anything the removal left behind.

How quickly can you come out?

Usually within 3–7 days of booking. If you have an exchange date or another deadline, say so when you book and Jan gives you the earliest date he can.

Can I add a check of the new insulation?

Yes. If replacement insulation has already been fitted, the Post-Removal & Insulation Check (£375) covers both in one visit and costs less than two separate inspections.

Independent inspection

Post-removal verification inspection

The foam has come out. This is an independent, dated record of what is in the roof now: any foam or residue left behind, the timbers and felt, whether the loft can ventilate again, and the moisture readings. From someone who had nothing to do with the removal.

Independent
£295
Travel included within ~3 hrs of the North West
Report in 48–72 hours

Book an inspection · £295 Call or WhatsApp 07349 718935

Travel included within about three hours of the North West; a fixed supplement further away, shown with your total before you book.

Independent: SprayFoamCheck doesn't install or remove insulation and takes no referral fees.

Who it's for

Book this one if

The removal firm has finished and you want an independent check before the final payment
A buyer, solicitor or lender has asked what evidence you have that the foam is gone
You're making a Section 75, ombudsman or warranty claim and need a record of the roof after removal
The loft still feels damp, or the eaves look blocked, and you want to know why

What you get

What's included for £295

Included

A check for any remaining foam or residue at every accessible point
Timber condition assessment after removal
Photo-referenced written report that is yours to share as you choose

What it isn't

Check of replacement insulation (see Post-Removal + Insulation Check)
Removal or remediation work
Valuation or legal opinion

No official spray foam "removal certificate" exists in the UK and SprayFoamCheck doesn't issue one. This is a record of what can be seen and measured on the day; it can't say what the roof was like before the foam came out. It isn't a report for a lender, and no one can promise what a lender will do.

Travel is included within about three hours' drive of the North West base. Further away, a fixed travel supplement is added (£50 South & East England, £75 Greater London, £100 far Cornwall) and shown with your total as soon as you enter your postcode, before you book. Express delivery (+£50) is 24 hours from the visit. Questions after the report are free.

How it works

Four steps from booking to report

1
Tell us where and why
Name, postcode and your situation, on the booking page. No payment is taken at this stage.
2
Jan calls to confirm
Usually the same working day, to check the inspection is the right one for you and fix a date. The visit is usually within 3–7 days.
3
The inspection, 60–90 minutes
Jan comes to the house, looks, measures and photographs. You're welcome to be there and ask anything.
4
The report, within 48–72 hours
Photographs, readings, what they mean, and what to do next. Yours to share with whoever you choose. Questions afterwards are free.

How this compares with a free survey, a RICS survey and a PCA-trained inspector

Real inspection findings

Case files like yours

See all case files

Buying a house with spray foam

Buying a house where the foam was already removed: eaves open and no work identified

Torbay · Recent inspection · Post-Removal Verification

A buyer's solicitor asked four questions about a loft where foam had already been removed. The removal was substantially complete, daylight showed through the soffits at four points, all 13 timber readings were under 20%, and no work was identified as necessary.

Read case file Foam removed: was it done properly?

Spray foam removed, but the loft still couldn't breathe

Walsall · Recent inspection · Post-Removal Verification

Open-cell foam from 2021, removed about five years later. The removal had been done, but no vents were seen in any of the three roof spaces, the eaves were 60–80% blocked, and 13 of 15 timber readings sat at or above 20%.

Read case file Claim, complaint or Section 75

Foam already removed, Section 75 claim open: the evidence was still behind the felt

near Worcester · Recent inspection · Post-Removal Verification

Open-cell foam from 2022, since removed, with a Section 75 claim open. Cured foam on the tiles behind the felt showed the felt was holed there when sprayed. Timber read 11.6% to 16.4%; the foam had stopped short of the eaves.

Read case file

Google Reviews

What people say on Google

5.0 from 9 Google reviews

Posted on Google

Promptness, professionalism, affordability, and detailed, easy-to-understand reports. I will recommend him anytime, any day.

Tunde Adeolu Adewole

August 2026

Posted on Google

WOW, What top notch service.... We have had no idea where to turn since the absolute mess provided by The spray foam installation. I found Sprayfoamcheck online and contacted Jan who has been professional and helpful from day one. His report and guidance has helped us start the ball rolling toward getting past the last two years of the mess we were left with physically and monetarily... 110% recommend this company and once we have established closure with this, i will provide a further update. THANK YOU !!!

Paul Barnett

August 2026

Posted on Google

If you are looking to get your Spray foam insulation independently checked then I can highly recommend Jan. The inspection report he provided was comprehensive, well-structured, and easy to understand. He carried out a thorough assessment, clearly identifying the condition of the spray foam insulation and explaining the findings with supporting photographs and detailed observations. The recommendations were practical, unbiased and extremely helpful, giving me confidence in the report's accuracy. Even after his inspection and report, I was able to contact him with any queries which he was more than happy to help with. He is worth every penny!

Jason Di Mascio

July 2026

Posted on Google

I cannot recommend Jan at Spray Foam Check highly enough. From start to finish, his professionalism, expertise, and dedication have been outstanding. The report he produced for me was incredibly thorough and detailed—far beyond anything I expected. Every aspect was carefully evidenced, clearly explained, and presented with a level of precision and care that has given me real confidence in moving forward with my claim. It's clear that Jan puts a huge amount of time and effort into his work, and it truly shows. What stood out most was not just the quality of the report, but the genuine commitment behind it. I felt fully supported throughout the process, and the final report is an invaluable document that I know will make a significant difference in resolving my situation. If you are looking for someone knowledgeable, diligent, and genuinely invested in achieving the best outcome for you, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jan. Thank you again—your work has made a huge difference to us.

Lel Brady

June 2026

Posted on Google

After Jan had surveyed the work done in my loft by , he produced a damning report (30 pages) of all the terrible work had done and, thanks to Jan, I was able to get a full refund from , which I can now use to get the work done by a reputable company. Jan was extremely thorough throughout & I am extremely grateful to him – he is a superstar!

Kim Adamson

June 2026

See all our reviews on Google →

Questions

Before you book

Tap a question to open the answer.

Is there a spray foam removal certificate?: No official or government-issued one exists, and SprayFoamCheck doesn't issue one. What removal firms hand over is their own paperwork. This inspection is independent evidence: a photographed, measured record of the roof space after removal, by someone who wasn't involved in the removal and has nothing further to sell you.
Does having the foam removed fix the mortgage problem?: Not always. The government's October 2026 paper says removal will not always mean a lender will still lend, and that improper removal can cause further problems. This inspection records what the removal left behind: residue, timbers, ventilation and moisture, from someone who had nothing to do with the work. It isn't a report for a lender, and no one can promise what a lender will do.
The removal firm gave me their own paperwork. Why isn't that enough?: Their paperwork records their own work. An independent record is made by someone with no connection to the firm, and that independence is what self-issued paperwork can't provide. In one published ombudsman decision there were no photographs, readings or report from the removal firm, and the ombudsman said he would need photographs or expert evidence.
What do you check?: Whether foam or residue remains in the eaves, around the tank, behind cables and at the ridge; the condition of the rafters, purlins and felt or membrane now that they can be seen; whether the eaves and vents are clear; timber moisture readings at accessible points and an air reading at the apex; and anything the removal left behind.
How quickly can you come out?: Usually within 3–7 days of booking. If you have an exchange date or another deadline, say so when you book and Jan gives you the earliest date he can.
Can I add a check of the new insulation?: Yes. If replacement insulation has already been fitted, the Post-Removal & Insulation Check (£375) covers both in one visit and costs less than two separate inspections.

The UK Spray Foam Guide

The background, with sources

The whole guide

After removal: what to keep and check

What to get from the removal firm and what to check in the loft afterwards.

Read the guide

The foam has just been removed

Start here if the removal has just happened.

Read the guide

Section 75 and the ombudsman

How claims work and what evidence they need.

Read the guide

Does spray foam rot roof timbers?

What a reading can and can't tell you.

Read the guide

Other inspections

Book