Homeowners are often told that spray foam must be removed immediately. Current consumer guidance is more nuanced: installations, roof condition and lender policies vary, and removal does not guarantee a mortgage outcome.
AGM’s initial survey is designed to establish practical facts for a quotation. It is not a structural survey, valuation or lender approval, and we will identify when independent professional advice is appropriate.
Is this service relevant to your property?
- A home survey, valuation or mortgage application has raised a query.
- You do not know whether the foam is open-cell or closed-cell.
- Documentation from the original installation is missing or incomplete.
- You want a written scope and quote before deciding what to do next.
What the process involves
- 01
Discuss the concern
We ask what has prompted the enquiry and what information a surveyor or lender has already provided.
- 02
Inspect accessible areas
The visible foam, roof build-up, access, services and obvious condition indicators are recorded.
- 03
Explain the options
We outline practical next steps, limitations and any matters that need independent professional input.
- 04
Provide a proposal
Where AGM work is appropriate, you receive a clear scope and no-obligation quotation.
What you receive
Frequently asked questions
Is the AGM survey a structural survey or valuation?
No. It supports our remediation quotation and records visible, accessible conditions. Structural advice, valuations and mortgage decisions must come from appropriately qualified independent professionals.
What should I prepare before the visit?
If available, gather the installation contract, product details, guarantees, design calculations, photographs and any comments from your surveyor or lender.
Will I be pressured to book removal?
No. The survey and quotation are provided without obligation, and you should take independent advice where needed before deciding.
Authoritative homeowner guidance
These independent resources explain the wider property, inspection and safety considerations surrounding spray foam insulation.
- RICS consumer guide: Spray foam insulation
- Building Safety Regulator: Spray foam roof insulation research
- Trading Standards: Spray foam advice for homeowners
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