Selling an Exeter Home With Spray Foam in the Loft
You’ve accepted an offer, the buyer’s survey comes back, and there it is: spray foam in the roof, timbers not inspected, further investigation recommended. Or the buyer’s lender has refused to lend until it’s dealt with. Either way, you’ve got a chain waiting and a decision to make.
Your Options
Remove it before completion
The most common route when the buyer’s lender requires it. We quote, agree a date that fits the chain, remove the foam and give you photos to pass to the buyer’s solicitor.
Agree a price reduction
Some buyers prefer to deal with it themselves after they move in. A written removal quote helps both sides agree a fair reduction.
Provide more information
Sometimes the buyer just wants to know more — the type of foam, when it was installed, and whether the roof is sound. An inspection opening can answer that without full removal.
Selling Before You Market?
If you know there’s spray foam in your loft and you’re about to put the house on the market, it can be worth dealing with it first. Buyers’ surveyors are now likely to spot it, and having it removed — with photos — can save weeks later. Talk to your estate agent about what makes sense locally.
Working to a Chain
Tell us your target exchange and completion dates when you enquire. We’ll give you a quote and our earliest start date, and we’ll keep your agent updated if you want us to. Most removal jobs take one to three days on site.
Paperwork for Solicitors
After removal you’ll get dated photos and a written summary. These can go to the buyer’s solicitor and surveyor. If the buyer’s lender needs something specific, find out early so we can match it.
Removal doesn’t guarantee the buyer or their lender will proceed — check what they need in writing first.