Dry ice blasting spray foam removal in Telford
Clean, controlled foam removal for lofts, roofs and cavity walls
If spray foam is blocking a mortgage, trapping damp in your loft or pushing your energy bills up, dry ice blasting spray foam removal in Telford clears it without wrecking the timbers underneath. We handle open cell foam, closed cell foam and cavity wall insulation across Telford and Shropshire, using dry ice pellets instead of harsh chemicals. Most lofts are stripped and vacuumed clean in a single day.
What dry ice blasting spray foam removal in Telford involves
Dry ice blasting spray foam removal in Telford uses compressed dry ice pellets fired at roughly -78.5C to freeze and shatter polyurethane foam on contact. The foam turns brittle, lifts off the timber, and gets pulled away by an industrial vacuum before it settles. Because the process is dry, there is no water soaking into your joists and no chemical residue left behind. It works on open cell foam, closed cell foam and the older two-part isocyanate and polyol mixes we still find in Telford lofts.
Most Telford customers call us for one of three reasons: a mortgage lender has refused a property because of spray foam, condensation has started rotting roof timbers, or the foam was fitted badly and has shrunk away from the rafters. Older terraces around Telford Town Centre and Wellington often have cavity wall insulation that has failed in the same way. If you have been searching for dry ice spray foam removal Telford near me, we cover the whole town and surrounding villages, and we can usually survey within a few days of your call.
Why Telford homeowners choose dry ice blasting
Spray foam removal is not a job to rush with a scraper and a hammer. Dry ice blasting gets the foam off cleanly, protects the timber, and leaves a loft you can actually insulate properly afterwards.
No damage to timbers
A scraper or chisel gouges roof timbers and can split rafters. Dry ice blasting freezes the foam so it releases from the wood with far less force. On a typical Telford semi, we strip a full loft without a single split joist, which matters when a surveyor checks the roof structure before a sale.
Mortgage-ready clearance
Lenders often refuse a mortgage until spray foam is gone and the roof has been inspected. Our dry ice blasting foam removal Telford service clears the foam, vacuums the dust, and leaves the loft ready for a valuer to look at. We have helped buyers in Dawley and Madeley get offers back on track within a fortnight.
Dry, chemical-free process
There is no water and no solvent in dry ice blasting. That means no soggy loft insulation, no chemical smell through the house, and no risk of residue reacting with new insulation you fit later. It is the cleanest method we have found for spray foam extraction in occupied homes.
Lower bills after removal
Failed foam traps moisture and blocks ventilation, which pushes heating costs up. Once it is out, we can fit modern loft insulation that performs properly. Customers in Oakengates and Ketley have reported noticeably warmer rooms the following winter after replacing failed foam with mineral wool.
How our dry ice blasting process works
We keep the job simple and predictable. You get a clear plan, a fixed price and a loft handed back clean. Here is exactly what happens from the first phone call to the final vacuum pass.
Survey and quote
We visit your property in Telford, inspect the foam type and coverage, and check the timbers for rot or damp. You get a written price the same week. Surveys usually take 30 to 45 minutes, and we tell you straight away whether dry ice blasting is the right method or whether the foam is too far gone.
Set up and protect
On the day, we lay protective sheeting, seal doorways and set up extraction. Technicians wear respirators and protective clothing. We run a thermal imaging camera over the roof space first to map damp patches, so we know exactly where the foam has been holding moisture against the timbers.
Blast the foam
We feed dry ice pellets through the blasting machine and work across the rafters in controlled passes. The foam freezes, cracks and lifts. A two-person team clears a standard Telford loft in three to five hours, depending on foam thickness and how tightly it was applied.
Vacuum and inspect
An industrial vacuum collects the shattered foam and dust. We then inspect every rafter by hand and with the thermal camera, checking for missed patches, spray foam shrinkage and any soft timber. If we find rot, we tell you before we finish rather than after.
Handover and advice
We walk you through the finished loft, show you photos of the timbers before and after, and explain what insulation to fit next. You get a written summary of the work and our recommendations for ventilation. Most customers book the follow-up insulation job the same week.
Four years of spray foam removal in Shropshire
AeroSpace Spray Foam Team has been removing spray foam since 2022, and in that time we have stripped foam from hundreds of lofts, roofs and cavity walls across Telford and Shropshire. Our technicians hold NVQ in insulation removal and CITB certification, and we work to BPCA certification standards for containment and safe disposal. We keep current with CHAS accreditation and Constructionline registration, so our paperwork stands up when a lender or surveyor asks. We also hold SafeContractor approval, which means our health and safety processes are audited every year.
- Founded in 2022, with four years of dedicated spray foam removal experience across Shropshire.
- NVQ in insulation removal and CITB certification held by every lead technician on site.
- BPCA certification standards followed for containment, extraction and waste disposal.
- CHAS accreditation and Constructionline registration for commercial and lender work.
- SafeContractor approved, with annual health and safety audits on our removal methods.
Why our dry ice blasting spray foam removal in Telford works
Plenty of firms will scrape foam out of a loft. Fewer will do it without damaging the roof, and fewer still will leave you with paperwork a lender accepts. We built our process around those two things.
Fixed prices, no surprises
You get a written price after the survey and that is what you pay. No day-rate creep, no extra charges for vacuuming or disposal. A standard Telford loft removal runs between 1,200 and 2,800 depending on foam type and coverage, and we confirm the figure before we start.
Lender-friendly reporting
We photograph the timbers before, during and after removal, and provide a written summary you can send to your mortgage lender or surveyor. Buyers in Wellington and Hadley have used our reports to get valuations unblocked without a second survey.
Dry ice blasting insulation removal Telford wide
We cover every Telford neighbourhood, from Telford Town Centre out to Muxton, Shawbirch and Lightmoor. Because we are local, we can usually survey within a few days and schedule removal inside a fortnight. No waiting weeks for a firm from Birmingham or Manchester.
Clean handover, every time
We do not leave foam crumbs in your loft or dust through the house. Every job ends with a full vacuum pass, a visual inspection and photos. If you have been looking for dry ice blasting spray foam removal specialists Telford based, that level of finish is what you are paying for.
What our dry ice blasting spray foam removal includes
Every Telford removal job includes the survey, the blasting, the vacuuming and the photographic report. We do not charge extra for containment, disposal or the thermal imaging check. Cavity wall removal and new insulation are quoted separately because they are different jobs on a different day.
Full loft survey
We inspect the foam type, coverage and timber condition before quoting. The survey includes a thermal imaging camera check for damp patches, so we know where the foam has been trapping moisture. Takes 30 to 45 minutes and costs nothing.
Dry ice blasting removal
We blast the foam from rafters, purlins and wall plates using dry ice pellets at roughly -78.5C. The process is dry and chemical-free. A standard Telford loft takes three to five hours of blasting with a two-person team.
Industrial vacuum and clean
Every crumb and dust particle gets vacuumed up before we leave. We do a full pass of the loft floor, joists and surrounding areas. You get the space back clean, not covered in foam debris you have to clear yourself.
Photographic report
We photograph the timbers before, during and after removal and give you a written summary. This is the documentation lenders and surveyors ask for. Buyers in Telford have used our reports to get valuations approved without a second inspection.
Waste disposal
Removed foam is bagged and taken away by licensed carriers. You do not need to hire a skip or arrange disposal. We handle the paperwork and confirm the waste was disposed of correctly.
Spray foam problems we solve in Telford
Spray foam goes wrong in predictable ways. It shrinks, it traps moisture, it blocks ventilation and it scares lenders. Here are the problems we see most often in Telford lofts and how we fix them.
Mortgage refusal due to spray foam
A lender will not release funds until the foam is gone and the roof has been inspected. Sales fall through, chains collapse and buyers lose money on surveys.
We remove the foam with dry ice blasting, inspect the timbers and provide a photographic report your lender can act on. Most Telford buyers get their valuation unblocked within two to three weeks of the first call.
Loft condensation and timber rot
Foam sprayed directly onto roof felt blocks ventilation. Moisture builds up, timbers stay wet and rot sets in. Left alone, it can mean replacing rafters and purlins.
We blast the foam off, use a thermal imaging camera to find damp patches, and check every timber by hand. If rot has started, we tell you before we finish so you can get a roofer in early rather than after the damage spreads.
Spray foam shrinkage and gaps
Foam that has shrunk away from the rafters leaves gaps where warm air escapes. Energy bills go up and the insulation stops doing its job, even though it looks fine from the loft hatch.
Dry ice blasting removes shrunken foam completely, including the thin residue left on the timber. Once the rafters are clean, we advise on modern loft insulation that will not shrink or trap moisture the same way.
Cavity wall damp from failed foam
Foam injected into a cavity can bridge the gap and let damp cross to the inner wall. You get cold patches, damp plaster and mould in the corners of rooms.
We survey the cavity first, then remove the foam carefully to avoid disturbing wall ties. After removal we advise on whether the cavity should be refilled or left clear, depending on the property and its exposure.
When Telford customers call us
A buyer in Madeley has a mortgage offer held up because the surveyor flagged spray foam in the loft.
We survey within days, confirm the foam type, and book dry ice blasting for the following week. The team clears the loft in a single day, vacuums it clean and photographs every rafter.
The buyer sends our report to the lender, the valuation is approved, and the sale completes without a second survey.
A landlord in Dawley has two terraces with closed cell foam that has shrunk and started holding damp against the rafters.
We use dry ice blasting to remove the dense foam in two passes, then run a thermal imaging camera over the roof space to map any damp. One soft purlin is identified and reported.
Both lofts are re-insulated with mineral wool within a month, and the landlord avoids a much larger roof repair bill.
A homeowner in Oakengates has noticed condensation dripping from the loft hatch every winter since the foam was installed.
We survey the loft, confirm the foam is blocking ventilation at the eaves, and remove it with dry ice blasting. We clear the eaves vents and check the timbers for early rot.
The condensation stops the following winter, and the homeowner fits modern breathable insulation with proper ventilation gaps.
A commercial unit in Donnington has failed foam across a large warehouse roof and needs it cleared without shutting down operations.
We schedule the work out of hours and use dry ice blasting to clear the roof in sections. The dry process means no water damage to stock or racking below.
The warehouse is back to normal each morning, and the full roof is cleared within a week without a single lost shift.
Tools and methods we use
Tools & Equipment
Dry ice blasting machine
Fires dry ice pellets at roughly -78.5C to freeze and shatter spray foam. It is the core tool for every removal job we do in Telford.
Thermal imaging camera
Maps damp patches and cold spots in the roof space before and after removal. It shows us where foam has been trapping moisture against timbers.
Industrial vacuum
Collects shattered foam, dust and debris as we work. Keeps the loft clean and stops foam particles spreading through the house.
Respirator and protective clothing
Every technician wears a respirator, coveralls and gloves. Spray foam dust is not something you want to breathe in, and we take containment seriously.
Oscillating multi-tool and scraper
Used for edge work where the blaster cannot reach, such as around nails, pipework and tight rafter joints. Always used gently to protect the timber.
Spray foam removal saw
Cuts through thick closed cell foam in sections where blasting alone would take too long. Used carefully to avoid marking the rafters underneath.
Methods
Dry ice blasting at -78.5C
The pellets freeze the foam until it turns brittle and releases from the timber. Because the process is dry, there is no water soaking into joists and no chemical residue. It is our default method for Telford lofts and roofs.
Thermal imaging survey
We run a thermal imaging camera over the roof space before and after removal. It reveals damp patches, cold bridging and areas where foam has been holding moisture. This shapes where we focus the blasting and what we report back to you.
Containment and extraction
We seal doorways and lay protective sheeting before we start. An industrial vacuum runs throughout the job, capturing foam and dust at source. This keeps the rest of your Telford home clean while we work.
Post-removal timber inspection
After blasting and vacuuming, we inspect every rafter, purlin and wall plate by hand. We check for rot, spray foam shrinkage and soft timber. Anything we find is photographed and reported before we leave.
How dry ice blasting spray foam removal runs in Telford
Telford's housing stock shapes how we work. The town has a lot of post-war semis and terraces with shallow lofts and tightly spaced rafters, plus older properties around Wellington and Telford Town Centre where cavity wall insulation has also failed. Shropshire's damp winters mean foam that blocks ventilation causes condensation and timber rot faster here than in drier parts of the country. We see a spike in calls from October through March, when condensation starts dripping from loft hatches and damp patches appear on ceilings. Dry ice blasting spray foam removal in Telford Shropshire is usually a one-day job for a standard semi, but dense closed cell foam on a larger roof can run into a second day. We schedule surveys within a few days and removal inside a fortnight, and we work around occupied homes, schools and commercial units. If you need dry ice blasting spray foam removal Telford Town Centre or out in the villages, we cover the whole borough.
Service Areas
A mix of older terraces and post-war semis. Many lofts here have shallow rafters, so we use the oscillating multi-tool for edge work where the blaster cannot reach.
Several streets of terraced housing with cavity wall foam as well as loft foam. We often survey both in one visit and quote them as separate jobs.
Flats and newer homes with tight loft access. We use smaller containment setups and schedule work around building management where needed.
Industrial and commercial units with large roof areas. Dry ice blasting lets us clear foam out of hours without shutting the building down.
Larger detached homes with deeper roof spaces. Closed cell foam is common here, and removal often needs a second blasting pass.
Local Considerations
Damp Shropshire winters and blocked loft ventilation
Foam sprayed onto roof felt traps moisture through the coldest months. We see condensation and early timber rot from October onwards, so we check ventilation gaps as part of every removal.
Post-war semis with shallow, tightly spaced rafters
Access is tighter than in modern lofts, so we use smaller blasting nozzles and hand tools for edge work. It adds time but protects the timbers.
Older terraces with cavity wall foam as well as loft foam
Many Telford terraces have both problems. We survey the cavity and the loft together, then quote them as separate jobs so you can plan the cost.
Mortgage valuations flagging spray foam
Lenders in the Telford area routinely refuse mortgages where foam is present. Our photographic reports are written to give surveyors and valuers what they need to move things forward.
Mortgage blocked loft in Madeley
A buyer's mortgage was refused after a surveyor found closed cell foam across the entire roof deck. The foam had been in place for years and had shrunk away from the rafters in places, leaving gaps and visible damp staining on two purlins.
We blasted the foam off in a single day, vacuumed the loft clean and photographed every rafter. The timbers were sound apart from one stained purlin, which we reported. The lender accepted our report and the sale completed two weeks later.
Maintenance & Follow-up
We recommended breathable loft insulation with a 50mm ventilation gap at the eaves. The buyer checks the loft each autumn for any sign of condensation.
A homeowner had condensation dripping from the loft hatch every winter since foam was installed. The foam was blocking ventilation at the eaves, and the thermal camera showed cold bridging across three rafters with early signs of surface mould.
Dry ice blasting removed the foam in four hours. We cleared the eaves vents, treated the affected timbers and left the loft dry and ventilated. The following winter there was no condensation at all.
Maintenance & Follow-up
The homeowner fitted mineral wool insulation with proper ventilation gaps and checks the eaves vents twice a year.
A landlord had two terraces with dense closed cell foam that had shrunk and was holding damp against the rafters. One purlin was soft to the touch, and the loft smelled musty. Both properties needed clearing before new tenants moved in.
We removed the foam in two passes per loft, using the thermal camera to map damp and hand-checking every timber. The soft purlin was reported and replaced by a roofer. Both lofts were re-insulated within a month.
Maintenance & Follow-up
The landlord now books an annual loft check before each winter tenancy, and keeps the eaves vents clear of insulation.
How much does dry ice blasting spray foam removal cost in Telford?
Most Telford loft removals cost between 1,200 and 2,800 in 2026, with the average semi-detached job landing around 1,800. Price depends on foam type, how much of the roof is covered, and access. Closed cell foam is denser and takes longer than open cell. Cavity wall removal is priced separately. We give you a fixed written price after a free survey, so there is no hourly rate and no surprise extras.
Can you remove spray foam using dry ice blasting in Telford Shropshire?
Yes. Dry ice blasting is our main method for spray foam removal across Telford and Shropshire. The pellets freeze the foam to roughly -78.5C, which makes it brittle enough to lift off timber without gouging the wood. We use it on open cell foam, closed cell foam and older two-part polyurethane mixes. It is dry, so there is no water damage and no chemical residue left in the loft.
Is dry ice blasting spray foam removal covered by insurance in Telford?
It depends on your policy and why the foam is being removed. Some buildings insurance policies cover removal when the foam has caused rot or damp damage. Others treat it as maintenance and do not pay. We provide photos and a written report after the survey that you can send to your insurer. We do not handle claims ourselves, but we give you the documentation they usually ask for.
How long does dry ice blasting spray foam removal take in Telford?
A standard Telford loft takes one day, usually three to five hours of blasting plus vacuuming and inspection. Larger roofs, dense closed cell foam or heavy coverage can run into a second day. Cavity wall removal is a separate visit. We confirm the expected duration at survey so you can plan around it, and we do not leave a job half finished overnight.
Certifications and reviews
Certifications
Reviews
Surveyed our loft in Wellington within three days and blasted the foam out the following week. Fixed price, no extras, and the photographic report got our mortgage unblocked. Loft was spotless when they finished.
Two rental terraces in Dawley with closed cell foam. They found a soft purlin we did not know about and told us before finishing. Honest, tidy and priced as quoted. Both lofts re-insulated within a month.
Foam in the loft and cavity wall at our Telford Town Centre home. Loft done in a day with dry ice blasting, cavity done on a second visit. No mess, no chemical smell, and they explained what insulation to fit next.
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Foam sprayed directly onto roof tiles or felt traps moisture and causes timber rot. We remove roof spray foam carefully, checking the roof structure as we go, and report anything that needs a roofer's attention.
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Attic spray foam removal follows the same process as loft work. We use dry ice blasting to lift foam from attic timbers, then vacuum and inspect. Ideal for older Telford properties where access is tight.
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Full spray foam insulation removal means taking out every trace, not just the visible foam. We clear rafters, purlins and wall plates, then provide photos proving the timbers are clean for your lender or surveyor.
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Open cell foam is softer and generally quicker to remove. Dry ice blasting lifts it cleanly from timber, and our industrial vacuum captures the crumbs. Most open cell lofts in Telford take three to four hours.
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Closed cell foam is denser and bonds harder to timber. It takes longer to blast and may need a second pass. We price closed cell removal separately after survey so you know the real cost before we start.
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When a lender refuses a mortgage because of spray foam, we provide the removal and the photographic evidence they ask for. We have helped buyers across Telford and Shropshire get valuations approved after our dry ice blasting work.
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Before any removal, we assess your insulation and roof space. We check foam type, coverage, timber condition and ventilation using a thermal imaging camera, then explain your options in plain English with a fixed price.
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Thermal spray foam removal refers to foam applied hot and bonded tightly to the substrate. We use thermal imaging to map it, then dry ice blasting to lift it without harming the timbers underneath.
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Dry ice blasting is our most environmentally friendly insulation removal method. The pellets sublimate back to gas, leaving no chemical residue and no water. Waste foam is bagged and disposed of through licensed carriers.
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We survey, quote and remove spray foam across Telford and Shropshire, with fixed prices and lender-ready photos. Four years of local experience, NVQ-qualified technicians and a clean handover every time. Call us today and get your loft sorted.