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# Spray Foam Removal vs Roof Replacement

Some roofers will tell you a spray-foamed roof needs replacing entirely. In our experience across thousands of UK properties, fewer than 5% genuinely do. Here's how to know.

## Cost comparison

Option

Typical cost

Outcome

Spray foam removal only

£1,500 – £12,000

Mortgageable, timber inspectable

Removal + timber treatment

£2,500 – £14,000

Mortgageable, treated timbers

Full roof replacement

£15,000 – £40,000+

New roof — only needed in extreme decay

## When replacement IS necessary

-   Multiple rafters with structural failure
-   Roof deck (sarking) is rotten through
-   Tiles or slates are also at end of life

## Always get a second opinion

If a contractor tells you the entire roof must come off, get an independent removal specialist to inspect first. The vast majority of UK spray foam roofs are recoverable with removal alone.

## Frequently Asked Questions

Will my insurance pay for replacement? 

Generally no — spray foam is considered installer-owned damage, not a covered peril.

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